Today I'm reposting a short piece I originally entitled 'Joy'. It seems very appropriate to me on the day before Thanksgiving, as I grow in patience and appreciation for all that I have been blessed with these past sixty-one years... Larry
Today’s blog is going to be short and perhaps a bit revealing. If you know me, or have followed my postings, you’ve probably come to realize that I take great joy in my gardening and glass work, in this old cheese factory, people, and life in general.
I just want to take this opportunity to say that I am very aware that this is Wisconsin, home of the infamous Wisconsin weather. I’m talking tornados and goodness knows what else. I am fully aware that all of these earthly treasures that I delight in, could be gone in a moment… it happens. Would I be upset… you bet I would… but I would not be destroyed because I am also fully aware that we are just passing through. I’m not sure why God had blessed my life as He has… but I have to say I really do appreciate all that I’ve been provided and am grateful every day of my life.
My favorite hymn has come to be “It’s All Because of God’s Amazing Grace”. I have had many hard times in the past sixty years… generally due to some very serious health issues or my own stupid choices. I was not expected to live when I was 17, with a heart swollen much beyond its normal size, lungs almost full of fluid, and pulmonary embolisms. I lost count long ago of the blood clots, hospitalizations, and surgeries. I don’t know why I’m still here with my heart arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, and degenerative arthritis pain. I do know that I’m going to keep being thankful for each new day and all the beauty and opportunity in my life!
Yes I do love many things, and the freedom to be creative, and my family and friends… but I have to tell you, I’ve spent a lot of years learning to put it all in perspective. There is indeed a greater love… that being the love of God and His love for us.
That’s my two cents for today… LC
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