answering the call

"Happy 56th birthday to my brother Ronnie! We finally connected today - long story - and did brunch at IHOP. We also went to see "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" and loved it! And in between, we were at Memorial Hospital, where he was found to have an Acromioclavicular Joint Separation on his left shoulder - but he's in a sling and on meds, so he should be okay in a few weeks. Thanks, Terri Tatum and Tony E Smith for helping us connect!"

I had posted the above message on facebook yesterday evening, after taking my middle brother back to the Dairy Queen, per his request.
Once he realized yesterday how hot my house was, he did not want to stay with me.
I totally get that.
This is my choice and I don't expect others to choose the same.
Going back to his life on the streets is his choice.
I accept that.
I am relieved that he now has a telephone and hope he will keep it for a while.
I am relieved to have finally found him, after six months of not even seeing him.
I am blessed to have been called to his aid, not by phone, but by God.
This time, I am sure it was Grandmama and Grandpa that were urging me to seek Ronnie.
I had a very clear image of Grandmama while I was searching yesterday.
How wonderful that God can take any form, but especially that of a loved one now gone from this world and living on as a spirit.
My apologies for taking so long to respond, but I had not recognized the message.
I will try harder to be listening henceforth.

i thank You, God, for calling me to my brother's side.