May 26
Things seem to be going along fine, then, BAM! I’m in tears. A lot of my thoughts have dealt with what Norm and I used to do, and I have to admit, not anymore.
Yesterday I watched the Indy 500, Norm used to laugh, because I’m not a car person, and that is the only race I watch. I would keep him up on all the crashes, then he would join me in watching the last few laps. Not anymore.
For Memorial Day, we would sometimes ride on the Foothills Parkway, stopping for a picnic at one of the overlooks. Today, I decided to go to the Christmas Store in Pigeon Forge, but as I headed over, the sky looked ominous, so I decided to return home via the Foothill Parkway.
I got onto the Tail of the Dragon from the Foothills Parkway. Norm loved to drive the Tail of the Dragon in his mustang. Eleven miles of hairpin turns, lots of motorcycles and sports cars take the road. It’s so popular that they have photographers set up at some of the more popular turns. When Norm would get back from the ride, we’d check out the web site for the photographs. Not anymore.
But as hard as this is, I’m glad that Norm is not the one having to deal with the loss.
Today, I looked at some scripture dealing with hope. The focus of the scripture was the hope we have because of the unending love of God.
May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in Your Word. I know, oh Lord, that Your laws and righteous, and in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
May Your unfailing love be my comfort, according to Your promise to Your servant.
Psalm 119:74-76
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His Word I have put my hope.
O Israel, put Your hope on the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with Him is full redemption.
Psalm 130: 5, 7
The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11
Where’s the joy?
I am thankful for family and friends who support me as I walk this path.
I pray for wisdom and courage to walk faithfully with the Lord, especially in the rough times.
I rejoice that God loves us with an unfailing love. And that the Lord showed that love when He sent Jesus to earth to die on the cross for us, creating a bridge for us to have a good relationship with God, the Father.
Where’s the joy? it’s in the unfailing love of God, that never goes away.
TRICIA LATHROP 