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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: GENEROUS (10/31/19)
Who do you think of when you hear of someone giving unconditionally? Many would metion a parent or grandparent. Maybe an aunt or uncle. I believe God is the frontrunner.


John 3:16 is of course the most widley known verse that shows of His unconditional giving. Giving His only son up to pay the price for our sins is the greatest act of giving and love there is. It still takes me aback when I think how He did that for a wretch like me.

Another person I tend to think of when the topic of giving comes up is my mother. She gave all she was able to give to me and my sister as kids as she could condering the circumstances. Being a mother to two kids with a husband constantly on the road was a large task. It had it's share of dark moments but light prevailed throughout. I can see that now.

Mom passed on 7 years ago. My son was born almost 6 years ago. The two seem to me now to go together. At the time of her passing I did not see a plan in it. All I saw was hatred and anger.

Our son was born 3 months early at 2lbs 6oz and spent the first 2 months of his life in the hospital. Again the only emotions I could muster up were hate and anger. I didn't see how this was any sort of love.

Through God's grace my son is a happy and healthy almost 6 year old. My wife and I had asked for a son and He gave him to us. I guess now we had to give her up to get him? I don't rightly know. Only God does. But I know she is watching over him every step of the way.

James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
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Barbara Culler 
11/08/19
God is definitely the best example of generosity and we can never compete with what He did for us.
Laurie Glass 
11/08/19
I agree God is our best example of generosity. It would have been nice to hear a little more about your mother, perhaps a couple of specific examples of her generosity. Typos are easy to miss. One thing I've noticed that helps me catch typos is reading a piece out loud. Just a suggestion.
Chris Goglin
11/09/19
Thank you for your submission! It is amazing how God works through our circumstances with your Mom. You may enjoy having a writing partner to read your work before you submit it. I do, and have gained so much from her input. Also, try using www.grammark.org. It is a free open source program that also checks for grammar and much more. Good job!
Debra Brand 
11/09/19
So sad that you had to go through those times. Only God knows the reason and I pray He will make that evident to you. Praise God for your son.
Janet Richey 
11/09/19
Family pain and disappointment are great resources for writing material. You made some good connections there between being a child and being a good parent, and God's love for us.
Allison Egley 
11/10/19
You're right. We don't know the reasons. But I don't think God works in the "you have to give up A to get B," at least not in a situation like yours. I think sometimes, God just wants us to trust Him, without trying to figure Him out, because we really can't. I like the story you told here. I also feel like you could have expanded on this. Give us more!