Saturday, November 18, 2006

Life Happens

Since I last posted, we've lost two family members. My sweetheart's brother Maynard died on October 29th and today we got word that his father has just passed away. In addition, my mother is looking at some very serious back surgery next month or she'll most like end up paralyzed in the near future, though I am sure surgery poses it's own set of risks. She sees the specialist on the 29th to determine her course of action. My son Isaac, my youngest child (20 yrs old) and only son, injured his arm a couple weeks ago and has restricted use of it. Since he works on a farm, that makes his life a challenge. I've been hoping and praying that all six of my children and all seven of my grandchildren would be able to be here on Thanksgiving Day for our family gathering around the dinner table. As our family grows, it gets harder and harder to get all of us together at one time because of different work schedules and commitments. Now we will need to decide how to handle my father-in-law's funeral which will be a 900+ mile trip away in Pennsylvania. Our vehicle needs maintenance before it goes on the road that far; we realized that after returning from my brother-in-law's funeral in Augusta, Georgia two weeks ago. Money is tight in our budget, as usual. At this point, I don't know what we'll decide.

But I do know Who holds tomorrow and I know Who holds my hand. None of this catches God by surprise. He is STILL in control. There is NOTHING too hard for Him. And He still works all things together for good to those who love Him, who are the called according to His name. I know I can rest in His steadfast love and His unending faithfulness. Right now, that's enough.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Cindy,

After having received both of your emails as of late, I haven't known the exact words to say. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Continue to look to Him who gives more grace when the burdens grow greater. Shalom. jenny

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