Today, for the first time since Hurricane Ike, I drove through Galveston Island. As i drove past some of the devastation I was reminded of something. I've been angry at God lately for what He has been doing to our family. I mean, how much tragedy can one family handle? Today, I saw some homes that were completely destroyed, and obviously abandoned. In the midst of these homes were homes that were being rebuilt, and homes that had obviously been totally redone. Most of the roofs have been replaced.
I was reminded that this is so much like many of our personal lives. I imagined the totally devastated homes as those who have gone before us. Those who have passed, and are now enjoying that wonderful place called Heaven. Maybe the people who lived in these homes now have something newer. Nicer. better.
All around those who have gone are those who are being built back up. Restoring. Renewing, and going on with life. When they walk out of their house each day, they are constantly reminded of those no longer there, Just as we always think of those no longer with us.
I was reminded that even though life may seem like a hurricane right now, it will pass, and God will restore us. He's done it before, and will do it again. We may not know what God is doing, but He's got a plan. I have to just remember that.
I actually even smiled a little. :-)
I'd love to expound on this even more, but I'm right where I want and need to be right now, and don't want to spend too much time in front of this computer.
I'm with my mom and my grandmother and my husband, and I'm much better than I was this morning.
I will try to post some updates as the surgery takes place, and you can keep up with Troy's updates by reading Katie's (sister) blog. (Find her on my sidebar "Randomness of a Wannabe Mommy".
My heart is completely broken for her, knowing that she is experiencing what I had to experience 6 years ago.
Troy is now the same age as Jeremy was. *sigh*
Continue to pray. Totsie's surgery is Thursday morning at 9 am at John Sealy Hospital here in Galveston.
until then...signing off.
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2 comments:
thanks for the update melissa....seriously, let me know anything you might need...would love to post some prayer needs for you on my blog for people to pray for....we love all of your family very dearly!
I am praying for your entire family during this time. I cannot fathom what this storm is like but Jesus can. He's been through everything and walks along side us, even carries us, as we also go though the storms of life. Please keep us updated as you can and know we are praying wtih everything we have.
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