January 5
What a whirlwind! My daughter is sick, possibly mono, and I’m helping with the grands, ages 8 and 4, fun ages. For the most part they are really good, but they are kids, creative, busy and sometimes overwhelming. I miss Norm especially at these times because he could match their energy and creative leaps. My mom used to say Norm was the biggest kid of all when he took all the nieces and nephews to the movies over the holidays.
Aimee is going through testing, and waiting for results. It takes me back to Norm’s struggle as he got tested, waited for results, only to find out he needed more testing…
It’s another reminder…so much we cannot control, but God is in total control. He has a plan. My job, pray for Aimee, for healing, for wisdom for the doctors, for Aimee and Steve to have peace in the situation, whatever the result.
Where’s the joy?
I am thankful that I have the time and strength to help with the grandkids. It gives me extra time with them.
I pray for Aimee and Steve as they walk an unknown path back to health.
I rejoice that God continues to have all things under his control. Though He does not promise to keep us out of all painful situations, He does promise to be with us through all of it.
Though the fig tree should not blossom
And there be no fruit on the vines,
Though the yield of the olive should fail
And the fields produce no food,
Though the flock should be cut off from the fold
And there be no cattle in the stalls,
Yet I will exult in the Lord,
I will rejoice in the God of my salvation.
The Lord God is my strength,
And He has made my feet like hinds’ feet,
And makes me walk on my high places.
Habakkuk 3:17-19
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