I have really been struggling with sadness lately.  Two different adoptive families have lost a spouse recently.  It is just so sad and distrurbing when someone young dies unexpectedly.  I know God is in control of all things, but sometimes it does not make sense.

My heart aches for these people who have lost the loves of their lives.  My heart cries for their children. I pray that their faith remains, and God helps them to carry on.

It is just another reminder that we can be here one day and gone tomorrow.  We must not waste our life and dwell on things of this earth.  We have to live for eternity, and make a difference while we are here.  We need to think of others, help the poor.  We need to look at our checkbooks, where is our money going?  Are we helping others and giving back to  God?

We need to look at our calendars, what are we doing with our time?  Are we using our time to glorify God?  Are we loving our children?  Are we training in the ways of the Lord?  Or are we running them around to unnecessary activities?

Please remember these dear families in your prayers.  Here are their family blogs, if you would like to read:

Amber:

 http://www.cold-water-news.blogspot.com/

Eric:

http://lazydranch8.blogspot.com/