A long time has passed since I have updated this blog. All well intentioned, I just haven't been "inspired". This may be the end of things if I don't get a bee in my bonnet. We arrived home from our trip to Hawaii and Washington with my family on Friday early morning.
We have almost finished with our jet lag and have managed to catch the second family cold in two weeks. Oh well - these are the things of life.
I was surprised to come home and see how tidy I'd left the house, but my floors and furniture were full of accummulated dust and debris (probably dating back a few months?). You see, I am usually quite tidy and clean, but Deereandy and I were expecting a baby and that makes me quite lethargic. So it was all I could do to get my laundry folded - let alone think about actually cleaning the house! That would have done me in completely. I have spent the past couple months reading a lot of stories to Chirpee while hungering for his naptime so I could catch a rest.
Unfortunately, we lost the baby the day before we left on our trip. To my comfort that child has been spared a thousand sorrows this worldly flesh offers and is now with his creator. It is also a comfort to know that the Lord is the author of life and the one who numbers our days - not a hand touches us that is not sifted through his loving and all-powerful grasp. So we have sorrowed over this loss, but have rejoiced as well. It really is a comfort to know that the Lord is soveriegn above all things. He will plan our family according to His will and might!
That said, we did get to go on our planned trip and wish my parents a happy 40th anniversary! There enduring love for one another has been a kindness in my life. There are so many that do not know the committment and love of two parents. After a arduous trip to Hawaii (18 month old lap child!) we settled nicely into our beach routine. It was a very relaxing time and wonderful timing to be able to visit with my family.
We returned to Seattle a week later, drove to Yakima with my parents and stayed there five days before returning to Bellingham for a few more.
Now back to the routine - although it can be mundane at times I appreciate it after two weeks of travelling. It is nice to be home and remember the blessings that I have both in Washington and right here in friendly Manisnowba!
3 comments:
What a wonderful comfort it is to know that everything is in the Lord's hands and to be able to lean on Him and share our sorrows with Him. I am sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers J. ((hugs))
You have amazing strength writing about your baby lost. I don't know that I could have brought myself to talk about it so soon. How many weeks were you? It is a wonderful comfort to know the One who is in control of all. We're praying for you guys too.
I heard recently about your loss through the grapevine, and was very sad to hear of it. My heart aches for you, and I pray the Lord will bless you for your faith in Him even in loss and pain.
On a happier note, isn't Hawaii nice (tho it really depends what area you're in)??? Seeing that blue water and warm sand makes me want to go back...sorta. The travel to get there detracts a bit, but it sure must have been a welcome change of scenery after a Manitoba winter! I agree tho...there's NO place like home! And we have an even better place awaiting in heaven with Christ! Ok, I've said enough 4 one comment.
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