Mother has done well the past couple of days. She has remained calm - no anxiety attacks. She's sleeping a lot, but still is very tired. My prayer continues to be that she can be comfortable throughout the remainder of her life. I know that comfort comes from God and can see His work and His blessings every day! I am thankful that we have our faith and know that He is in control!
We received news last night of a death in our extended family. It was a young man and, at this time, we're not sure what caused his death. It's so hard to understand when a young person dies. He was just on the brink of adulthood and his Mother will never see him marry or have children or know the man he would have become. My heart hurts for his family! They are a close, loving family with a strong faith in God. I know, through God's grace, they will get through this tragic time, but of course they will experience sorrow and grief. Death of a loved one, for any reason, is difficult to experience. I can't imagine what it's like to lose a child! The natural progression of life is that parents die before their children! My thoughts and my prayers will be with this family that they feel the touch of God and that they are comforted by His touch.
Michael, Elizabeth and Addyson came for dinner last night. They are looking in this area for a house to possibly move back out here. I, of course, will be thrilled to have them close by again. I miss seeing them as often as I did before they moved. I love having all the kids and grandkids close. They're actively looking, so hopefully they will be able to find a place soon, sell their current house and make a smooth transition.
Jody has started work on what will become our "master suite" and is coming along on the project. It will be nice to have it finished and be able to move into the new room. I'm truly blessed to have a husband good with carpentry. He can do just about anything related to building and remodeling!
I know that God hears our prayers and provides comfort and relief as we need it. My prayer this week is for continued calmness for my Mom and comfort to this family in the loss of their loved one.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds. --Philippians 4:6-7
So great to hear things are going better in your home. I will pray for continued calmness.
ReplyDeleteI am so sad for the loss of Brenda's son. I'm praying for them as well.
The walker we were trying to have approved... we ended up just buying it when it was denied again. We don't use it right now because it isn't the course the australians want us to use and it just doesn't give her any trunk support. The walker at school is a lot different and takes two people to manuever.
Camilla is great and is a believer both in God and Izzy.
Sounds like good things are happening in your life and I rejoice with you and for you!
love,
Annie