Parker Inspirations

Sometimes in life we think we understand or know what someone else is going through. Dr. Hyles would say, “Be kind to everyone, everyone is having a hard time.” You see what we see on the outside is not always what in on the inside. The best way to illustrate this is to tell you a little bit about me.

I grew up very angry. I would fight with anyone who would make fun me. I felt like life was unfair. I wrote letters to my Sister-in-law Johnnie, begging them to let me live with them.  I have heard my brothers and my sister talk about some of the things that they went through. The one thing that they had more than me was each other.

The oldest got married when I was two and a half. The second oldest brother joined the Marines to get out of the house. My loving sister got married when I was six. My two youngest brothers were ten and  seven years older than me. As soon as they could they were gone. Although my parents where loving parents there were things that happened that made me think very little of myself.  I could go into details of things but that is not the point of this story. Bad things happen to everyone.

The only protection I had was God. Because God was watching over me, things in the home changed. My parents changed as I got older. Through God I started seeing how he saw me not how others saw me. I still struggle sometimes when I feel like I am being attacked or judged. It is really hard to let go of the anger. I was talking to a friend, and I told them I am like the Hulk. I have learned to control the angry with God’s help.

I am writing this today to share that we all struggle with things in our life. Only through the Lord can we become better. I am very thankful for what God has done in my life. Through his protection I went to Bible College and meet my Husband. We have been married soon to be 35 years. We have three amazing children who are serving the Lord and leading Happy lives. We have a beautiful Daughter-in-Law who is an amazing Mom. Of course, that would mean we have grandchildren. Our granddaughter will soon be two and the other one will be born in March (2023).

When you look out at others, know that everyone is going through different struggles. Be kind and just pray. Sometimes the best way to help someone is to just share a smile or simply let them know you are praying for them. God already knows the details. Lift others up in Prayer.