Heartbreak and Hope...


There is so much going on.
Good and sad and happy and heartbreaking.
Sometimes things are so big in your heart and mind that there just are not words good enough to write.
Or maybe there is just so much to say that trying to say it is too hard. Not sure.
I really want this blog to say something and to mean something and to speak to hearts and minds about God- not to be just some trivial comments here and there and nice pictures.
Don't get me wrong- all that is OK,
but to speak of HIM is the most important thing.

After hearing last night that one of our CBH campers passed away yesterday- our hearts are breaking.
All I can do is turn to God and His word and His promises and hope.
There is no other comfort. This world gives none.
We love you Dusty.
I am wondering if we loved you right or good enough
or if we could have been in your life more in some way.
This unbelievable tragedy calls my heart to be more aware of where people are in their minds and hearts.
We must do better.
We MUST look for the hurting and lonely.
I am thankful that we serve and love a merciful, grace filled, loving God.
I believe that we will see you again Dusty-and hug you and worship with you in Glory.
These verses came to mind this morning...

 Deut. 30:19-20
19 Today I ask heaven and earth to be witnesses. I am offering you life or death, blessings or curses. Now, choose life! Then you and your children may live. 20 To choose life is to love the Lord your God, obey him, and stay close to him. He is your life...

 Choose life. Even when everything seems dark.
Choose to seek El Shaddai- God Almighty.
If you are feeling like there is no reason to go on...seek His face. 
He will not fail you. 

 Psalm 105
1 Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;
    make known among the nations what he has done.
2 Sing to him, sing praise to him;
    tell of all his wonderful acts.
3 Glory in his holy name;
    let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
4 Look to the Lord and his strength;
    seek his face always.

Blessings on this day.
All we have is this one.
Let's make it count- for the Kingdom.
Let's look for people that are hurting and help.
Let's show our hope and love and be Jesus with skin on.
Even in the midst of heartache. 
Even when we have lost someone we love.
We hope.
We love.
We know the end of the story.
See you in Glory Dusty.
Amen!

Comments

Wa Wa Waughs said…
I know what you are saying. Anyone who has to deal with death or serious illness, especially in December, just makes me really sad for them. A classmate of my daughter's took his life last week and it's just so difficult. I like your words WE MUST take the time to see them.
December 12, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Mom's Apricot Cobbler...

Image
It is melt in your mouth good! Ok, I know that yesterday I wrote about not eating any more sugar and I'm not. This is for YOU. I just had to give you Mom's recipe. It is so easy and so incredibly yummy. Hope that you enjoy it. It smells heavenly while cooking too. Easy Apricot Cobbler Jan McCoy 1 cup flour 1 cup sugar 2 Tbs. Baking Powder (Mix well in mixing bowl) Add 1 cup Milk and about a third cup of oil Mix well. Pour in oblong Pyrex cake pan. Heat at least 1 quart of sweetened fruit (apricots) to boiling. Pour on top of the batter. Add dollop (don't you love the word dollop?) of butter and sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes until brown. Enjoy. Blessings on your day! Amy
Read more

Red Velvet Trifle...

Image
So easy it's embarrassing! Here it is: One box of Betty Crocker Red Velvet Cake mix. 1 semi sweet choc. chips 1 small Half and Half- (use half a cup) 1small carton of whipping cream 1 package of cream cheese Half cup sugar Bake cake (follow box directions), let cool and crumble. Stir together cream cheese, sugar and whipping cream with blender until smooth. Melt chocolate chips in bowl and then add half and half. Stir until smooth. Layer in trifle dish. Enjoy.  Alaska memories. Love this fat Santa above. Thrilled with how this little wreath turned out. Happy Christmas decorating! Remember: Your family probably does not care if your house looks like something out of Southern Living. They love the traditions and old ornaments and chipped Christmas mugs and plates. Our kids sure do. It is hard when we compare what we have to other people's "things" or decorations. We are all so richly blessed. I say, just don't do it. I...
Read more

Enchanted Wedding. Rachel and Colt

Image
Mr. and Mrs. Colt McCoy It was an wonderful weekend of wedding fun. From the rehearsal to wedding day luncheon to reception. I am thankful we were able to be there and share in the fun and memories. Table at Rehearsal dinner. Sweet. Bridal luncheon. Lots of smiles and laughter. Beautiful girls. Mothers, Grandmothers, Rachel and Aunts. Lots of them! Debra and her sweet sisters and sisters in law's Austin My goofy boys. They make me smile. They were waiting for two hours for the wedding. More goofy, sweet boys. Brad and Dick and Tammy. Love you guys so much. Isn't the flower girl precious? They put pictures of the bride and groom's parents and grandparent's wedding cake pictures beside the cake. Such a sweet setting and idea. Gorgeous outdoor setting for the reception. My sweetheart. Yes, that is who you think it is. So fun to meet him and his wife. My wonderful Daddy Gorgeous tables of food. ...
Read more