The past two+ months have been a challenge. After a lot of hard work in September, I was ready to flip the calendar and start a new chapter. Well, October’s theme was “Relying on His Strength” and I thought how appropriate. I also thought uh oh, things aren’t going to get any easier!
But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength… Isaiah 40:31
I wasn’t being pessimistic; just trying to mentally prepare myself. Pushing myself physically is easy, but the emotional challenge of what I’ve been doing for my parents is not. The way I look at it though is apparently, this is part of God’s plan for me. If I didn’t work for myself, I wouldn’t be able to be there for them most days or any time needed. It’s hard to see Mom and Daddy not really enjoying life and just going through the motions every day and then going to bed before 8:00. At least when I’m there they’ll talk, smile and they always enjoy seeing Anna. Nothing like a sweet, smart dog who’s happy to see them, too! Mom calls me their angel. I’m glad she thinks of me that way 🙂
It goes without saying that I am no angel but I am blessed to have such gracious, loving parents. I always thank my Heavenly Father for giving me to them, for coming to know Jesus as my Savior because of how I was raised, for giving me strength and wisdom to do all I have to do and especially, for my family. Bobby, Talia and Donnie are my rocks!
The blessings I see don’t end there. An old friend of mine used to remind me that God won’t give us more than we can handle. We might find that hard to believe sometimes but it’s true. There’s always hope through prayer and it’s not just by chance when we find true friends. We live in a small neighborhood and have really good neighbors. May, who lives across the street, has become more than a friend to me. I call her Mama because she treats me like I’m her little girl. She’s so loving, smart, funny, comforting, and faithful and knows the Bible way better than I do! She does so much for her family that helps me realize I shouldn’t complain about anything. She always makes me feel better.
There are many people I appreciate but can’t name them all. I do most of that on Facebook. I do however want to share one more example of a blessing I couldn’t have found if hadn’t needed help. Jessika, who leads my marketing team, has become one of those few, true friends. We don’t talk often but she always reminds me that she’s there if I need her. Our regular phone conversations are so much more than business and she has helped me tremendously! So as I write, it’s clear that I have way more blessings than troubles.
Here’s to a new month of Thanksgiving!
You are an angel to them, Mama. Even with the physical and emotional tolls, you’re always there. Not just for Nana and Papa but for me and our family, always! We love you so much for it and are so thankful for all you are and all you do 💗