Out Of The Mouth Of A Child!
I was sitting here in my study/room this evening when my grandson Jordan, age 6, came in, climbed up on the daybed to visit with grandpa and talk.
He was really excited about moving back to Texas, to see his great-grandma Shelley and especially Grandma Jodie. We began to talk about going to Texas and about seeing grandma, and he wanted to know if I was moving too.
I told him, no, I would be staying here in Georgia but that I would write and e-mail and call them often.
And then out of the blue, he looked at me and very seriously asked me if I still loved Grandma and it took me by surprise, but I said, yes Jordan, I still love grandma, but we are no longer together anymore.
I reminded him how much Grandma loved them and that she was really excited to have them coming home. He had such a big smile on his face and a glimmer in his eyes and even now, as he is sleeping, there is a peace and rest, that reflects from him and that makes me glad.
I am going to miss my grandkid’s. They have been such a part of my life over the last couple of years here in Georgia and they will be missed. They will be heading back to Texas next month.
Would you all pray for me, that over the next few weeks, that the Lord will give me the strength, as May 31st, would have been our 30th anniversary and on June 14th, will be the second year of the divorce.
I know that, even, in the midst of tears, that God’s plans for my family, for our children are good plans.
It is amazing how the Father will use a child, such as Jordan to touch my heart and to remind me of His love for my whole family.
To remind me that He watches over us. He watches over you, over me, as we go through the battles of life.
He is walking with us, His arm around us, embracing us and whispering to our heart, it will be alright, I am here!
May 30th, 2006 at 14:54
Dear brother,
As I have said before from the Psalmist, “Weeping endures but for the night - joy comes in the morning!”
God’s morning is coming for you brother - lift up your head!
Your family in Christ here in Georgia love you.
Hope to see you Friday night!
GWL
May 30th, 2006 at 18:09
Will remember you to the Father during these difficult anniversaries, Paul! You know, if your little grandson asks you such questions, stands to reason that he and maybe the other children will be asking Grandma Jodie the same ones too…”a little child shall lead them”…this just might be all part of God’s plan and one can always hope, Paul…hang onto that as long as you can! Blessings on you all!
May 31st, 2006 at 12:30
Paul, I’m praying for you during this time, my brother. For some reason, the artwork of Mary Englebreit comes to mind at this occasion. In one print of hers, she paints a person standing with bags at a crossroads, studying the sign posts that point in two directions. One points to the road of the future, and the other one reads “no longer an option.” Keep your face to the Son, Paul, and don’t look back. He is taking you down new roads, and He will give you new grace.
Keep writing for the King!
Love and hugs to my brother in Christ,
Vicki
May 31st, 2006 at 15:31
Thinking of your during this difficult time. It saddens me to think of what you’re experiencing. I will keep you in my prayers.
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