It has been some time since I have blogged.  Mainly because of time restraints, and also because I do not want to write just anything that comes to my mind.  I started this blog with the intention that it would be the Lord’s, not mine and that I would use it when He directed me.  This post is for Him…to praise Him for His faithfulness to me and to those who trust in Him.

The past two weeks have been, unusual…for lack of a better word.  My grandmother had shown signs of a stroke and she was the primary care giver to my grandfather who really couldn’t even stand up without help.  My mom lives with them, but works full time.  So, I gathered up the kids and left to help.  I spent a week there helping my grandmother and mother.  We worked on arrangements for a long term facility and spoke with an attorney about those arrangements. 

There were so many unanswered questions, but, through this, I was able to pray with my grandmother.  We stood in the hallway and prayed to the Lord for answers and guidence.  Something I had never done with her before. My children witnessed the Lord’s provision when the long term care facility let us know that the “home” closest to my grandmother which never has room available, just happened to have a bed for my grandfather.  And not only that, but that they would waive fees usually required to place a patient.  At that point, it was time to get back home to my husband…

When I arrived home, I was contacted by my stepmother.  My father had been put into the hospital with an intestinal blockage and a possible heart problem.  He had emergency surgery. 

That same week, my husband was notified that a close family friend…actually, his godfather (he was raised Catholic), had passed away.  He had cancer that had spread through his body very quickly. 

As I have shared this with friends, they ask me how I am keeping it together, and I just have one answer.  I trust so I won’t crumble!  I have such peace about it all.  My life is God’s.  What He does with it, is His choice.  I know that He will work all things out for the good of anyone who trusts in Him.  And, I trust Him!  Everyday, I see the Lord working  and I know that He is real.  He is alive.  He is working in my life and in others lives around me.  And, if you don’t know this already…He wants to be a part of yours.  God is good to provide, He is faithful to provide, and He is worthy of our praise!  God bless you.