Jul. 16, 2009
SummerTime
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Well, it's been 9 months since my granddaughter arrived. She is trying to walk now. She stands and walks along the furniture. It truly is a joy to watch her grow, and to watch MY children with her. They are precious. What a blessing to have children AND grandchildren growing up at the same time. They interact with one another each in their own unique ways. It is such a joy to see their different personalities come out. The girls are doing fabulous. Buddy is in transition. He is at a point in his life where he is examining his options in life. What direction will the Lord take him. I pray often for wisdom and discernment for him. I see gifts and talents in him that he denies. Others confirm these gifts. In time, God will make all things good. It is a difficult time of life. I remember it well. I came home from the first semester of my sophomore year in college... wondering... what is this all about. Why am I doing this? What do I want out of life? Is there really something out there for me? Is God really there, and is He directing my steps? I spent the month of December of that year, 1982, praying, sitting, and thinking mostly. I crocheted while I thought. I ended up with an afghan big enough for the entire row at the football game to cuddle under. We named it "Big Blue". Anyway.... the thinking was good for me. It gave me time to clear my mind of so many clouds that had rolled in during the years. My vision was blurred. I couldn't see the path God had laid out for me. I am trying to give Buddy the thinking time he needs. Time to clear his head... It is hard for him to sit for too long so ... the sitting and thinking becomes easy to avoid by staying busy. Michael is finding his work rewarding. We are so thankful for this opportunity at the Chaplain school for many reasons. He is such a good teacher and is finally in a position to teach, and others are required to listen. He isn't their pastor... so it falls into another dimension than preaching. Many opportunities come his way. It is such an incredible outlet for missions. He trains the chaplains, and then they go out and minister. HIs influence will be much broader in the sense that he is preparing disciples to go out into the far corners of the earth with the gospel. Michael seems to be much happier when he has this type of work. The traveling is hard. One hour there and back and then sometimes a meeting or get together in Augusta at church. It has however, given the church a financial break and enables them to catch up on some repairs. All in all, it is all good. We are rejoicing that we can work towards our debt free goal and hopefully achieve it by the end of his two year term at the Chaplain School. My life has been a challenge. I seemed to have inherited from both parents all their ills. Whether it be thyroid, gall bladder, vitamin deficiency, reflux,... you name it... I got it. It wears me down and I feel tired all the time. It is rare that I feel energy. I just sorta force myself to keep up. I don't enjoy some of the same activities because quite frankly.... I don't have the energy for it. Taking lots of meds in the hopes that it will all level out some day and that second wind of life will blow my way. At 47, you'd think I'd be living it up... but, I am quietly enduring and at the same time, enjoying the season of life... the children, the grandchildren and the friendship with my best friend and husband, Michael. May God continue to guide and bless us with the simplest things. May we see Him in the simplest things. May we bring Him joy and blessing in our response to His simple gifts. |
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