The Ultimate Chearleader

Marsha used to say that the only skill she had was to clap for everyone else. Yeh Dana and Yeh Merrie and Yeh Little D. Each of us had our chances to receive the gift of Marsha's pride. She loved us and supported us with every once of her being. Most of the time I don't think she realized how talented she was because she was so focused on everyone else. At church today the scripture brought to mind the contrast between living with the spotlight on yourself and seeking to get more than you give, as compared with a life that shines the spotlight on others while giving to others even before yourself. It is the nature of God who created everything for us and doesn't need a thing from us in return. I mean if my kids can't think of what to get me for Christmas what do we think we have that God would need. God instead wants to give and give and give, and he wants us to live his kind of giving, serving life as well. That was my Marsha always wanting the best for everyone else, while making personal sacrifices in her own life. Every time I hear new news about one of our family members or friends I can here Marsha clapping again. Forrest gets his license Yeh, Laura's play goes well Yeh, Merrie's kids make it to states Yeh. Again and again she is just our private cheerleader, well Yeh Marsha God's good and faithful servant.