Just a thought by coppi

In a sermon, Charles Spurgeon observed, “The sacred promises, though in themselves most sure and precious, are of no avail for the comfort and sustenance of the soul unless you grasp them by faith, plead them in prayer, expect them by hope, and receive them with gratitude.”

Our Father God, we come before You today to ask for Your protection over our families. Let no trouble fall on them today. Keep them away from accidents. O Lord, allow no evil to influence their hearts.

My brother Bodo Carl Wisian, was the second in line of ten children born to Bodo and Ada Wisian. We called him Peaches.  Why?  He was born with reddish color of hair with dots of freckles across his nose.  I guess my mother and father thought he looked like a peach.  Peaches was a wonderful, kind, dear soul and brother.  When he reached the age of being drafted in the USA army during World War 11, he was snatched from our lives to serve in a horrible war.  My mother’s prayers rung through our home day in and day out for God to protect Peaches and all the young men fighting for our country.  There were times she did not hear from him for days that turned into months.  My mother kept her faith that he would return;  He did!Peaches did not stay at home very long because he  went to work in New York as a race-horse manager for a farm to maintain its facilities and grounds and care for horses. They are responsible for cleaning stalls, ordering supplies, feeding the horses and assisting with their medical treatments when needed.  He worked himself up to be a trainer in the world of racing.  During this time, he earned enough money to be able to have electricity wired into our home for the first time. He bought my mother an electric store, electric refrigerator, and whatever else she needed to make her and our lives better.  He would come home every year to see us and bless our lives with goodies.  My best memory of him was sitting with my mother and between them was a large basket full of pecans; they were-shelling, talking and enjoy their time together.  Peaches, as with most of my family siblings, are gone to be with Jesus and our mother; but he left beautiful memories for me that I treasure in my heart.  I love you Peaches for ever and ever. 🍊🍊🍊