It's late and before going to bed I just thought I'd write a quick post. Several things hit me today that made me step back and take a look at myself. It seems I do that alot lately which must not be good.
First, I read a post about this family. I have told my hubby several times that we should just sell it all and move to Africa. He kind of laughs and shrugs it off, but I may not be kidding. This family is making the ultimate sacrifice to save their son. Of course, I would be WAY out of my comfort zone. I have lived in the same county my entire life- only miles from my parents and sister. What would I do without them? My brother and his family don't live terribly far and they have a new baby- I wouldn't be able to see my nieces and nephews growing like weeds in their early years?!! But....aside from all my anxieties, and wants, and fears God has a plan for me. And P.S.- He'll probably be taking me way out of my comfort zone!
Then I found out about my dear sister-in-law. Her lymphoma is stage 3, and she now faces many more rounds of chemo than originally planned. But I know Markana and I know our God and I know they are both strong. And she'll beat this thing! The challenges she faces are more than anything I've ever personally had to deal with, so why do I complain?!
After basketball practice tonight, we stopped by Chic-fil-A to pick up our oldest and spend some time with friends. As we sat there, I saw it. The look our middle daughter gets when bad things are about to happen. You know what I mean....and off to the bathroom she went. Poor thing- we left Chic-fil-A and brought her home. To our warm, cozy home so she could rest and heal.
Which brings me to my next observation- it's cold outside! A bone chilling 30 when we arrived home. I went out for a bit to help hubby unload something from my car and was shivering. Shivering in my leather jacket....while there are those without jackets. Shivering under bridges, in dark alleys at the same moment I walk back into my warm, cozy home to our family room with a fire burning in the fireplace.
Just before typing this post, I was looking at all these faces. Faces of little ones, REAL children, who don't have families. No Mom or Dad to snuggle with or tuck them in tonight. It strikes me to the core- I can't imagine one of my biological children alone, scared and with noone to love. It's cold there and many don't have proper nutrition.
It makes me sad. I get so wrapped up in me and my life that I don't take enough moments to be thankful. Not only be thankful, but do something. I know that God is calling me.....but calling me to what? My prayer tonight is for an answer- just write it down and stick it in the mail, God, because I can't figure it out! I need it spelled out to me, obviously!!
I am so very blessed and thank the Lord tonight for my husband and kids, our families, our health and my warm home. I challenge each of you (and me) to do something. Anything to help someone who may need it and step out of your comfort zone.
In Him,
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