Last Sunday, I received an unexpected phone call from an old friend and work associate. I had not talked to this person in more than eight years. I was saddened to hear that he was recovering from a stroke, although he talked very coherently, without any slurring, and he demonstrated good memory.

It was a very nice conversation, as he shared what was happening with his medical challenges. Despite it being a bad stroke, he can now walk and move all limbs of his body well. The only physical shortcoming that remains is a loss of peripheral vision.

In sharing about his medical challenges and how therapy has remarkably helped bring him back to a high level of functioning, he did share a remaining challenge in using revolving doors to enter or exit a building. His timing is off, making use of such doors difficult.

His occupational therapist is working on this issue with him. The therapist believes, with further therapy, he will be able to master this skill again eventually. The therapist directs him to focus on the center of the door, and then to enter quickly after the last door segment passes.

This reminded me of how quickly the days and seasons of our lives pass. Like a revolving door, it seems June went by in a flash and now we are in July. Time passes so quickly. Before we know it, all our time will pass.

This reminds us that we need to focus on what centers us in life, our loving Jesus. When we do so, we can handle the revolving seasons and passing of time, knowing that our loving Lord is there to help us.

I never thought a door could teach me anything. 



By: Deacon Tom Gryzbek