When he had washed their feet, and taken his garments, and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.” – John 13:12-15
God blessed me with many things when I married into the Williamson family. Besides my sweet husband and beautiful kids. He blessed me with the most amazing, loving, generous mother-in-law.
It truly is awesome and inspiring when you see the love of God at work in another person who helps make a difference in our world. I know this rings true in the hearts of many, but it definitely is imbedded in the heart of my mother-in-law. She has a servant’s heart and serves her church and church family through every means possible – time, charity, monetary gifts, etc. Her grace, forgiveness, and humility make everyone aspire to be better.
One year ago, a few weeks before Christmas, she got the worst news of her life. Cancer. Still, in the midst of surgeries, chemotherapy, sickness, and her brother passing away – she still had the love of God in heart. She continued to think of others in their time of need.
Through her darkest days and sickest nights – she never wavered. She loved and served God wholeheartedly. A year after her diagnosis, she is in remission – and for that we are so thankful. I am amazed that through it all she hasn’t skipped a beat. She is back to doing anything she can to serve others.
I am so thankful for the example my mother-in-law is to my family and myself. She reminds me that even in those difficult moments in our lives, we can still make a difference in other’s lives. Watching her over this last year has reminded me that worry, fear, and pain are not as strong as love, mercy, and generosity. When we choose to love and serve others as God has loved and served us – we bless life.
During this season of Lent, I want to encourage you to find a way to be a blessing to others. You may see your current circumstances as keeping you from making a difference, but blessing others is always a possibility.
Jamie Williamson, Edmond Campus Director of Administration
