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The Family of . . .

2/25/2023

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For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another (Romans 12:4-5).

I kind of know what my brother did and my sister does for work . . . well . . . kind of.

My brother worked for a government agency, first as an electrical engineer and then in charge of the computer operations for the Western US (if not more. As you see, my knowledge is already sketchy.) I heard the words “Data Center” a lot and “pulling wires” (maybe . . . might have that one wrong) and a host of other computer terms that I had no clue about.

My sister works for a national company with international clients. She is the Art Director and their head graphic designer. She uses terms like Pantone and 3-D printers and a plethora of other art and computer terms.

Both she and my brother are Project Managers and can talk to each other. My eyes glaze over after one sentence.

I was an English teacher. Pretty straight forward. But I did feel a bit empowered when my sister asked my mom if I used words like “verisimilitude.” When she found out I did, I felt I had earned a bit of street cred.

I say this because until we had to move my mother, I really hadn’t fully appreciated the talents and abilities my siblings brought to the table.  They immediately put their Project Management Skills to work, their ability to sell things on various social media platforms, and their past experience.

Having been a school administrator, I, too, had organizational skills, but was extremely thankful for what they were able to do.

I was also very grateful for my other sibling, my sister, Jamie, who has Downs. Though she was not able to assist in the move at all, she provided a much needed buffer and respite. When you spend time with Jamie, you realize that the simple things in life are indeed the most important and that while you sometimes have to deal with the chaos life throws at you, God also provides a place of rest.

This has been a very good reminder to me to appreciate those others in the body of Christ whom I might not fully understand their gifts or contributions. It also convicted me of not thinking some aren’t contributing in a meaningful way just because I don’t see them doing anything. Perhaps they, like Jamie, are providing a place of peace.

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Poco Castillo
2/25/2023 06:52:29 am

Beautifully said, Cuz!

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Jody
2/25/2023 09:43:35 am

Thanks, Poco.

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DP
2/25/2023 07:50:44 am

Great reminder-your part was most important on logistics keeping the mother in the right place at right time.

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Jody
2/25/2023 09:41:57 am

That did have its challenges. :)

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Genevieve Healey
2/26/2023 12:42:57 pm

haha!

Raelene
2/25/2023 09:18:47 am

What a great picture and story about your family! I also appreciated my brother's diverse skills as an IT manager when my parents needed assistance with technology-related issues.

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Jody
2/25/2023 09:42:54 am

Yes, same with my brother. When we had to transport Dad from Missouri home, he had it lined up while I would probably still trying to figure out search terms.

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Jim
2/25/2023 09:55:48 pm

Great message Jody! very well said.

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Pamela
2/25/2023 10:25:04 pm

Jody,
Wonderful blog! I too appreciate ALL of my family. You amaze me with your writing skills, organizational skills, good humor, and especially how you keep mom in order. Thanks for the reminder that it’s the little things in life that make us the most happy!

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    Jody Eileen Solinski spent her career teaching in the California public school system where she enjoyed helping young adults take their place in society. A native Californian, she enjoys the outdoors and so loves living in Northern California where she can enjoy the beauty of God’s creation up close.

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