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The Power of Touch

5/8/2021

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The tension tumbles from her tiny, boney shoulders.  My mother, struggling from afflictions too many to count, still gives a beautiful smile of welcome and voices her concern for my well-being—not hers—whenever I come to visit.  Practical matters handled and conversation exhausted, I then gently massage her scalp with my fingers and watch her body go limp with delight.
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Before they moved to assisted living, our family cycled through a series of helpers to care for my mother and, on a basic level, for my father with Alzheimer’s. One day, I came over and found Crystal kneeling in front of my dad, her hands working a pumice stone vigorously to smooth his shockingly neglected feet—reminiscent of a Galilean who had once humbled Himself to tend the feet of His friends. 

I am fortunate to work with my husband, where we spend most of our day independently busy, even emailing from the next office to ask a quick question. From time to time, he’ll pause what he’s doing to come up behind me and massage my shoulders for a moment and I melt. Sometimes it is I who visits, dropping a kiss on the top of his head and sliding my hand gently along his arm in silent affection.
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When other languages of love come up short, never underestimate the power of touch.  A simple, caring touch can transcend words to speak love that goes straight to the heart.  
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Bec
5/8/2021 07:07:20 pm

It is evening time and what a day! Reading about the power of touch relaxes me...even just the reading. Thank you for this blessing.

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Christina Crute link
5/10/2021 12:30:51 pm

This is so sweet and special. I may have found a new favorite blog:)

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Linda R Johnson link
5/11/2021 04:04:52 pm

After my father stepped into eternity with his God, my mother's health issues landed her in a Board & Care facility, where she is the most needy among them.
It is not an easy decision to make, but sometimes a much needed one for everyone involved.
The power of 'touch' does amazing things when words don't suffice.

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