First of all, I want to THANK each and every one of YOU who have visited, commented, liked and reacted to my website! It makes me so happy! In an effort to get traffic to my site, I have a marketing manager who is posting on my Facebook and Twitter accounts. She places excerpts from my website on both and so far, it’s been really helpful getting people to BellaMiya.com. I’ve really missed writing and hope you haven’t lost interest or given up on me!
The past two weeks have been very difficult as Mom has not been well. Just yesterday, we got her back home from a long stay in the hospital. I am so thankful for the excellent care, devoted professionals and especially, for some healing in our family as a result.
I have to admit that although my faith is strong, it’s hard for me to see my parents having to endure so much. Why would God let that happen to them? Mom doesn’t deserve to have the health problems she has and Daddy doesn’t deserve to be tormented with worry and struggling with how and what to do. The truth is, sometimes we have multi-faceted challenges that God allows as part of life or in order for us to learn. Sometimes the learning that’s needed isn’t on the part of the ones suffering but the others impacted by it. That’s clearly easier to say than to accept but, nonetheless true. Either way, it doesn’t mean He’s not there. Read “Footprints in the Sand.” Not only in the poem but in several books of the Bible, we read that God has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
I’m not going to share details about family differences but in this case, the hard feelings took a back seat to love that’s always been there. It’s been a long time and there’s still a key difference – a moral one – but maybe we can concentrate more on being there for each other in good and bad times. That doesn’t mean going along with something offensive; it means respecting each other and not expecting anything. We are responsible for our own character and we all know what is right and wrong from God’s word.
I have to say that one of the sweetest blessings through this has been my niece, Rebekah. She literally took the midnight train from Georgia to be here with Grandmother and Papa. She is their first grandchild, so unique, talented, and beautiful and has such a sweet, adventurous spirit! She brought love, comfort, support and light that Mom, Daddy and I really needed. The time I had with her and phone conversations since then have given me a reboot!! I hope to spend more time with her soon!
I am especially thankful for Bobby, too. Sometimes you know how much you love someone but don’t know how much you need them until something traumatic happens. He has been so strong, loving, comforting and considerate. It’s going to be a challenging road ahead but I have my Bobby and Anna to come home to. Later on I’ll tell you about our sweet puppy, Anna!
For now, thoughts and prayers will be appreciated. I’d love to see more comments on my website, too! I truly want to better understand how I can make a positive difference in anyone’s life through faith and hope.
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
I’m glad you’re back writing I’ve missed reading your posts. Keep up the good word!