Pulling A Nana

… though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Isaiah 1:18

Laughing, my son-in-law Bill told me that he had just “pulled a Nana.” Knowing the next words out Bill’s mouth were not going to be very flattering, I plastered a smile on my face and said, “Oh really. What did you do?”

Bill, who is in the Air National Guard and currently serving at Pope Air Force Base, went on to say that he was driving a bright blue rental car while his car was being repaired.

“When I stepped out of my room on base and walked to the space in the parking lot where I knew I’d parked my car, it was no where to be found. I was really starting to panic and almost called the police to report that my car had been stolen. That’s when I noticed a Security Forces beret on the dashboard – of a bright blue car. I’d forgotten I was driving a rental car.”

I have to admit that I do have quite a few moments like that.

It seems I’m gaining quite a reputation as my family has now coined the phrase “pulling a Nana.” But that’s okay; I find my Nana moments to be quite entertaining and they allow me to play some of the same games I remember playing as a child.

Like hide-and-seek.

Only now I can play that

one all by myself.

The game goes like this; I put something away and when I go back for it, it has hidden. And then I get to seek it. Sometimes for a very long time. And sometimes I even try to help myself out by thinking; I’m going to put this right here so I won’t forget where it is. Later on, I remember the thought but still have no idea where the item is hidden.

Then there’s the McDonald’s incident.

My sister, Gina, called one night to tell me that earlier in the evening she had gone to McDonald’s drive-thru. Gina said she placed her order, drove to the next window and paid – and then drove away – without her food.

“Which McDonald’s?” I asked.

That same evening, I too had gone to a McDonald’s drive-thru. I placed my order, drove to the next window and paid – and then just sat there looking around

- waiting for my food. I saw movement out of the corner of my eye and turned to see the girl at the window frantically motioning for me to pull forward – on to the window where you’re actually given your food. Seems I was holding up the line. Thankfully, Gina and I visited different McDonald’s locations that evening. I could just see our pictures mounted on the

wall at McDonald’s drive-thru with the warning to “Beware, these two may require extra attention.”

Yes, my Nana moments are amusing and I’m glad I can laugh about my antics. I’m happy that my state of forgetfulness brings so much joy to others.

Actually, forgetfulness is something we should all celebrate each day. God chooses to be forgetful when we confess our sins to Him. We are told, “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sin no more.” Because of Jesus’ blood shed on Calvary, God is able to look at us and “forget” the sin in our lives. That forgetfulness should bring much joy to all of our lives.

Father, thank you for forgiving and forgetting our sins. In Jesus name, Amen.

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Susan Dollyhigh

Susan Shelton Dollyhigh was born and raised in the small, quaint town of Mount Airy, North Carolina. Mount Airy (better known as Mayberry), is Andy Griffith’s hometown and the place that inspired The Andy Griffith Show. Susan resides there still today and has two grown children and two grandchildren.Susan is a free-lance writer and columnist. She is a contributing author in Spirit and Heart: A Devotional Journey, Faith and Finances: In God We Trust and The Ultimate Christian Living. Susan’s articles and devotionals have appeared in Connection Magazine, Exemplify Magazine, Mustard Seed Ministry, The Upper Room and The Secret Place. She is also a contributing online writer for ChristianDevotions.us, and TheChristianPulse.Susan uses her inspirational stories as teaching tools at The Shepherd’s House, a homeless shelter for women and children. Susan has a passion for the homeless and has taught a Bible study at the shelter for six years .Susan never intended to become a writer. She never intended to write even one story. But God intended for her to share her life and personal experiences as He restored beauty from the ashes of her life. She is very humbled that God would chose to use her to share the message that His power is indeed made perfect in weakness.Please visit Susan at her website: www.Tabletsofthe Heart.com. (under construction)