I am truly amazed by the blessing that are in my life every day. I am so grateful that I have the grace to see these blessings and recognize them as they are...even in the midst of tough times.
It really goes back to my father's passing and the many comforts I found. Mom's illness confirmed my dad's passing was a blessing that he didn't have to see her suffer, especially in his condition, and that we didn't have to be caring for both of them...and most likely mourning his passing while Mom was trying to fight for her life. Mom's illness also confirmed the blessing of us having moved a year earlier than expected. I can't imagine how we would've been able to do so last summer.
Friday was another time. Robert was violently ill, and it was awful. But it happened on a day when Andrew had no classes, so he was able to make arrangements to have Robert take his exams immediately instead of waiting until the designated times, and then was able to bring him home instead of waiting on me to get there. He was able to meet me at urgent care and help get Robert home while I ran to pick up the medicine...such huge blessings!
Yesterday was another affirmation of my faith that we are where we need to be and that life is full of blessings. We met with our pastor yesterday with Robert, and while it is by no means the end of the process, it is a very good start. I was grateful that we attend a church where I feel comfortable, and it that it isn't just Andrew attending each week with the kids. I was grateful that our church is a rather small congregation. While that may mean it doesn't necessarily offer everything that we may hope for, it does mean that Pastor knows Robert and who he is. He didn't preach at Robert, but when he spoke about who Robert is and who he could be, he was speaking from personal knowledge about Robert's hopes and dreams. As we sat there yesterday, I had absolutely no doubt that God is with us in this process, and I know He is there in everything we do! I am so very grateful!
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