Jul. 15, 2008 - under a cloud
I'll say it again.......I do not know how people live in this world without Jesus! It seems that everyone I know has been under a black cloud lately. I personally feel like every day there is some new traumatic thing to process. I want to cry out, "UNCLE!" I have been dealing with a lot lately, most of which I cannot share. I am sad. I am grieving. Yet I realize that my suffering is dwarfed by the suffering of many others. For the first time in my life I can honestly say that I am longing for heaven. I-am-ready-to-be- done-here-thank-you-very-much!
The saddest thing today was watching my friend bury her (22 weeks old) premature baby. The tiny white coffin was almost too much to take. So sweet, so sad, so unbelievable. I truly do believe that that precious baby is in heaven, but those words are only slightly comforting for a first time momma whose arms are empty. There really aren't any words. Time and prayer will eventually dull their pain. Please lift up a prayer for Stephanie and Chris as they grieve the loss of their dear little Brody.
The Bible tells us that in the days ahead we will have trouble. But, thankfully, God promises to not allow more than we can bear. I'm clinging to that.
