GOD’S PROMISE …. A MOTHER’S LOVE
Told by my uncle (Joseph) … And my father (Anthony)
Family was seated around the table on Thanksgiving Day when my uncle related why he and his brother returned home safely from the war.
Unbeknownst to my uncle aboard the carrier transporting him across the Atlantic, his ship was targeted by an underwater submarine. There were flashes in the distance that he later learned was the submarine being destroyed.
While stationed in Europe, his base was targeted by enemy fire. He awoke to the sound of the thundering of bombs exploding and saw the dark sky turn bright as the noonday sun. Men were scrambling for safety, but he remained seated with a peace that passeth all understanding. When the carnage was over, he looked down. There was a piece of shrapnel lodged just above his heart, but had not penetrated through his clothing.
Similarly, unbeknownst to my father aboard the carrier transporting him across the Pacific, his ship was targeted by an underwater submarine. There were flashes in the distance that he later learned was the submarine being destroyed.
My father loved to be amongst nature whenever and wherever. One day he was comfortably seated below a tree in the jungles of Australia. He laid his helmet beside him and was enjoying the peace of the moment. When it was time to leave, he reached for his helmet but was guided to look within before placing it upon his head. There sat a poisonous spider which would have surely been his demise. He dislodged the spider and returned to camp.
One day while on her knees communing with the Creator, my grandmother prayed for her sons to return home safely. She arose from prayer knowing God’s hand was upon her sons and they would return unharmed.
And so it was, many close encounters, but my uncle and my father each made it safely home. It was there the two brothers learned of God’s Promise and their Mother’s Love.
This post honors my Father (Anthony Prantner). He began his Earth Walk 3/9/1919 -and- passed into the light 10/14/2000.
to anyone who has had a service man or woman the hardest thing is the waiting
for them to return to their loved ones. these men and women give the ultimate
sacrifices and leave their families to protect us under the blanket of protection
that so many people don’t even give them the credit they deserve. God Bless
them and keep them safe until they can return home once again.
Hello! I’ve been reading your weblog for a long
time now and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out from Austin Texas!
Just wanted to tell you keep up the good work!
Thank you for your kind words.
Just wondering why your post is titled “joke”. Seems the sentiment and the title are in opposition with each other,
I echo “JOKE’S” compliment. Odd name/title, but I’m in favor of admiring a pretty pebble without looking under it!
Love the parallel stories and photo’s!
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