When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul...
Words from one of my favorite hymns. For some reason, our family seems to be surrounded with difficulty right now. It started when my mom got the news about her kidneys & it has continued to snowball. She wrecked her car last week & is now facing a lot of financial strain on top of her health burden. My heart also aches for my step-mom who just found out she likely has breast cancer. For those of you who don't know my step-mom, she is a remarkable woman and I know she is understandably very anxious right now. She means the world to me, and I can't imagine life without her. Please pray for her - her name is Louise. To add to it, yesterday I got a call from my dad that my uncle (who we are very close to) while in surgery for his shoulder went into cardiac arrest on the table. They had to bring him back twice. Unbeknownst to him, he has a heart condition and we're not sure yet how serious it is. Also yesterday, my dad witnessed an absolutely horrific automobile accident scene in the early morning hours before work. A young man was on his way to work when his truck missed a curve, went over a bridge & landed on top of him. He was 21, had a wife and a baby. He did not survive. I can't imagine what his wife is going through right now, but I am praying for her & that little baby. And lastly, today I got word that my dear Sunday school teacher, Mrs. Emma, who I've known practically all my life went to be with Jesus this morning. My heart grieves for her and her family.
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul...
Words from one of my favorite hymns. For some reason, our family seems to be surrounded with difficulty right now. It started when my mom got the news about her kidneys & it has continued to snowball. She wrecked her car last week & is now facing a lot of financial strain on top of her health burden. My heart also aches for my step-mom who just found out she likely has breast cancer. For those of you who don't know my step-mom, she is a remarkable woman and I know she is understandably very anxious right now. She means the world to me, and I can't imagine life without her. Please pray for her - her name is Louise. To add to it, yesterday I got a call from my dad that my uncle (who we are very close to) while in surgery for his shoulder went into cardiac arrest on the table. They had to bring him back twice. Unbeknownst to him, he has a heart condition and we're not sure yet how serious it is. Also yesterday, my dad witnessed an absolutely horrific automobile accident scene in the early morning hours before work. A young man was on his way to work when his truck missed a curve, went over a bridge & landed on top of him. He was 21, had a wife and a baby. He did not survive. I can't imagine what his wife is going through right now, but I am praying for her & that little baby. And lastly, today I got word that my dear Sunday school teacher, Mrs. Emma, who I've known practically all my life went to be with Jesus this morning. My heart grieves for her and her family.
I write all this to say - mainly for my own benefit - that even in difficult times, I know that God is faithful. His hand is over time...money...health...sorrow and grief. He knows the good & the bad. He is our source of comfort and strength. I praise Him for who he is. I don't tell people enough about His goodness - for that I ask forgiveness. Jeff and I have been incredibly blessed in so many ways that it would take pages to tell them all. So I just want to say what an awesome God we serve.
2 comments:
I completely agree. God is in control, even when we don't understand it. I'll be praying for your family.
Wow Chrissa. Your words brought tears to my eyes. I had a little pity party for myself today for no reason other than a little rain and being cooped up in the house, and I totally ignored all the blessings from God in my life. Thanks for the reminder. I will be praying for you and your family. Love you guys.
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