Sunday we had my Mom's birthday lunch at the Stone House. There were 19 of us, gifts, and a delicious layer cake for dessert. A nice day and a special time for my Mom. Happy Birthday Mom!
Hubby and I both had some health issues this week. Nothing serious, just there. It's getting better but everyone is worn down. Hubby called last night and needed to work late, so he got home after four this morning.
Sam is starting his AIT tomorrow. He was texting me prayer requests Saturday evening, he was worried his group would have to wait to get started but at 2:38 a.m. on Sunday he texted that all the rangers were going and he was again in with a great group of guys. YAY!
The days surrounding Sunday have not been easy here. Our friends, Len and Sheila lost their son in a farming accident last week. Nick had a loving wife and three sweet daughters. He was 30 years old. It is difficult to understand why this had to happen to Nick, to Kylie, to Taryn, Taylor and baby Lauren and their families. God has the answers and we are looking to Him for comfort. Ours is not to wonder why...
Max is friends with Jon, Nick's brother, and has been at the farm with Jesse E. helping with chores. Please pray for Jesse and Max too. They are tired. It's amazing how our emotions and tears can zap us.
Please pray for everyone involved, this family is hurting. Kylie's Mom asked me today to pray for their evenings as it is so hard for the girls. It made me so sad to think about how when my kids were little they couldn't wait for Daddy to come home. Usually Mommy can't wait either! Nick is at home with his Heavenly Father tonight. Kylie is at home with those sweet twins and baby girl. They need our prayers and love.
This was the passage the family chose for the funeral today-
Romans 5:3-5 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.
Amen!
Last night I got an email from my friend Ad and I emailed right back to keep her in the loop. She is a prayer warrior and we needed her this week. Big things and little things, God is listening. Thanks Ad.
Now I am going to remove what mascara I have left and go to bed. Oh, and wait for Max to come home. And then - sleep.
4 comments:
Hard stuff!! Prayer is our comfort - and God is Sovereign. Seems trivial - but your table for your mom's birthday dinner was beautiful!!
such a sad time, my heart and prayers go out to all of them. Max, you're my hero! Way to step up and help out a friend. Jon will never forget this.
Praying for all of you. It's so hard to find joy in the suffering, but we know that God works for good and someday he will reveal his plan and reasoning. Makes the days so long though.
Praying for the family..
Erika
This verse is a good one to write down... I'll have to try to remember that one to write in my journal... maybe send it on over to my blog if you wouldn't mind.
I pray for this sweet families loss too...along with Natasha and Reese's. These days are hard.
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