I'm surrounded by stories of life's scariest moments...
"They just moved there- now he may no longer have a job." "Her son is waiting for a heart cathertization- again." "I don't know how I'll pay the rent." "Her father is seriously ill- it's just a matter of time." "She lost the baby." "Her neighbor has leukemia." "Her mom is in the hospital." "They had to move her to a new floor- the one for Alzeheimer's patients."
News, usually not good. I'm reminded of the scene in Bruce Almighty, where Jim Carey is bombarded with the prayers of everyone in the tri-state area. These thoughts cram into my mind, as I dwell on, and pray for the well-being of those around me, whom I know, and love. Carrying their burdens in my heart, sometimes, as if they were my own. I just keep thinking that life was so much simpler when we were kids- so oblivious. Meanwhile, our parents were watching those they knew and loved around THEM, unravel with the beatings of day to day life on this earth.
Thank God that our hope is in the Lord. He knows the plans He has for all of us- plans to prosper us, not harm us. And I am just so thankful. Everytime I hear another prayer request, I thank God for what he's done for me.
Life is scary and we are so much more aware of our blessings, the older we get!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog. You have such a gift for writing and are so real with your feelings and comments. I think you are such a good mom, just from reading this.
I'm glad you are settling in to Texas, but we really miss you at CTK. Ross may be attending the University of Texas in Austin next year, so maybe I'll get to see you after all!
Love and peace to you and your family...Also, thanks for the Care Calendar - we are really struggling right now, and we have a meeting this Sunday, so that is very helpful and timely :)
Jenny