I tend to sleep when my life is piled high around me waiting to be sorted. And it never gets done.
Now the quiet hours are here, and my mind is reeling. Not bad, just busy. Thoughts appearing and disappearing.
Things at work. Things at home. Things with family.
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And that's a biggy, because my life is filled with them. I multi-task while I'm multi-tasking. Quite the art. I am good at some things. :)
I think back over the last 8 years or so, and there has been so much...
Beautiful new lives have been created, and too many deaths have taken others away. Brain surgery, spinal surgery, cancer surgeries... so many emergency room visits, five household moves, career changes, financial blows, and so many blessings. Fear-filled tears and joyful tears. Waiting and praying, and waiting some more.
Most days I look in the mirror, and I don't recognize the woman I see. She looks old and battered and worn, and so tired. Too tired for who she is.
But inside I am still me.
I am filled with peace that keeps most days at bay.
I am filled with strength that gets me out of bed and into the morning.
I am filled with patience as God works all things for good.
Some days I don't know how I keep going.
Wait, yes I do...
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I am a believer in Jesus Christ. I don't know how others get through this life without Him. He breathes life into me and tells me I can do another day, even carries me through some parts of them. I know all things happen for a reason, and I may or may not ever know why -- and I am okay with that. I believe in the promises of God, in His Word. I know He loves me, and I know I am His child. He wants the best for me. Every valley teaches me things I didn't know before, and I am quickly lifted out of the mire on the wings of prayer.
Life is good. It is precious. We need to remember that -- even in the midst of difficulties. Tears wash away the sadness and make room for more joy.
Well, it's very late -- or very early. I guess it depends which side of the clock you're looking at. I'm actually getting tired. Everyone else is sleeping here... all creatures big and small.
And regardless of when I get to bed, the furry four-legged wild-child will be up at his normal early hour, just before sunrise no doubt.
It is dark and still and beautiful, though. Wish I could stay a while longer.
Share some joy today, and let the ugly go.
Be blessed, be patient, walk in peace and truth and righteousness.
You are an example to those around you, whether you realize it or not.
In Love and In Peace,
Cheri ♥
