Changes of Life

It's been a long time since I've blogged. 

So many things have changed over the past 6 months.

We go through seasons of life, 

some easier and some harder.

The details change from person to person of course,

but we all go through them. 

Seasons...they can bring love, hope, joy and trust,

but they also bring pain, fear, sadness and betrayal.

If we could choose, we'd never choose the latter would we? 

For those of you that have wondered about Jordan,

I'll share a little story that will warm your heart.

He was here with his family last weekend. One of the many changes 

in my life is that my mom's health has been failing. 

Jordan wanted to spend some time with her. 

He wheeled himself to her bedroom door, and though for weeks she

had barely been speaking, she said clearly,

"I don't think your wheelchair will fit through the door."

As I stood there next to her, I heard him quietly and humbly reply,

"It's okay Grandma, I'll crawl."

And so he did.

He hopped down from his chair and crawled to her side :) 

He whispered quietly to her that he loved her and wanted her to get better.

I love this young man. His tenderness with her was precious to watch.

This is the best medicine we could ask for :)

That's him with my mom and his son.

My father's love for the bride of his youth has shown through too.

He hardly leaves her side and his gentleness with her is so touching.

They're 65th anniversary is next month. 

They have truly lived their vows to each other.

This season has brought many changes to my life. 

I know there are more to come.

When we feel like we can't take a step forward,

sometimes we need to be reminded that it's okay to "crawl". 

 Thank you Jordan, for that gentle reminder.

The words to this song remind me 

"Who" to crawl to when heartaches come.

If you have a couple of minutes to listen to it,

you'll be blessed :)

Need You Now

Well, everybody's got a story to tell

And everybody's got a wound to be healed

I want to believe there's beauty here

'Cause oh I get so tired of holding on

I can't let go, I can't move on

I want to believe there's meaning here

How many times have you heard me cry out

"God please take this?"

How many times have you given me strength to

Just keep breathing?

Oh I need you

God, I need you now

Standing on a road I didn't plan

Wondering how I got to where I am

I'm trying to hear that still small voice

I'm trying to hear above the noise

(Chorus) 

Though I walk,

Though I walk through the shadows,

And I, I am so afraid

Please stay, Please stay right beside me

With every single step I take

How many time have you heard me cry out?

And how many times have you given me strength?

How many times have you heard me cry out

"God please take this?"

How many times have you given me strength to

Just keep breathing?

Oh I need you

God, I need you now

I need you now