If you are a long time reader of my blog, you know that I am not a fan of the month of August. I've experienced much sadness and stress over the years in the month of August. This date in particular has had stresses. Twenty-six years ago today a dear high school friend was diagnosed with leukemia. I will never forget that day as long as I live. Twenty-three years ago my dad was informed he needed to undergo testing for lung cancer. I am so incredibly grateful that ended up not being the case, although Dad did suffer for so many years. Twenty years ago a very dear friend was married. However, some quack thought it would be funny to threaten the wedding since it was "Friday the 13th". Definitely a memorable wedding! Fifteen years ago my dad was in the hospital suffering from shingles, and I had poison ivy so badly my eyes were nearly swollen shut. Other sad, stressful, and dramatic things have happened in August as well.
Today though, we received fabulous news. I can't go into details, but I have a friend whose daughter was the victim of a crime. Today's resolution was even better than we dared even dream it might be. I am so grateful, and hopeful that this can be the beginning of her mental and emotional healing. Along with a resolution yesterday to a stressful church situation, I'm beginning to feel much better and less stressed about current situations!
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