It has been over a month since I last posted. So much has happened. My Mum was in hospital for 2 weeks. She was very ill with two very serious issues presenting. By God’s grace alone the two issues were the results of several smaller issues that have been dealt with! For the first week my brother and I were unsure of just how worried we should be. Communication was lacking to say the least with doctors only giving platitudes etc. God gave me His peace and comfort as we waited to be told what was happening.
I tried my best to put it all in God’s hands, but I still worried. It’s difficult especially when we didn’t know what was really happening. It’s the not knowing that gets to me. I really struggle to deal with the unknown and that’s when I need to exercise my trust in Him. My brother and I kept saying “let’s worry when we have something to worry about” but it’s easier said than done. When we finally found out what was happening, we were so relieved! I thank God that He ensured that Mum wasn’t as seriously ill as we all feared in the beginning.
Mum has been out of hospital for nearly 2 weeks now and is almost back to normal. We are fully aware that we could be planning her funeral instead of planning to take her to the garden centre for lunch and shopping and for at who’s house she’ll be spending Christmas day. Either way I thank God for being with us all through such a scary time. For ensuring Mum recovered and that we get to spend more time with her. Many have lost parents and family members lately, so I am fully aware of how blessed we are. I continue to pray for the grieving and those with ill family members and loved ones.
Life is short, there are no guarantees and while we have breath in our lungs lets look to Jesus, read and study our Bibles, get to grips with Biblical truths and share the love and truths of our Lord and Saviour far and wide while we still can. Had God allowed Mum to sleep instead of recovering I’d still be singing His praises because I have the hope that I’d see her again very soon on the sea of glass! When we lose a loved one it’s not a “goodbye” but a “see you later.”
All thanks and glory to our wonderful God!
In good or bad times how has God been there for you? How has He been good to you and those you love?
