Yes, Thanksgiving was 3 weeks ago. In the 3 weeks that have passed since that special day of celebration, including time around a table eating a traditional Thanksgiving meal, I believe we have fleshed out the instruction “give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” in new and—at times—very intense ways. I say “we”. In all honesty it was Willis who walked through the valley of the shadow of death, experiencing pain, despair, frustration, more pain, feelings of abandonment. I was mostly an observer—and hopefully a support to him—but giving thanks to God for Willis’s difficult times was tough. In the end, we learned new dimensions of God’s faithfulness and grew in knowing Him and each other.
Surgery, a hospital stay, unforeseen, mysterious complications—actually, what other kind are there?—all are truly opportunities for learning and growth. And Thanksgiving is truly a celebration for every day of the year.
Surgery, a hospital stay, unforeseen, mysterious complications—actually, what other kind are there?—all are truly opportunities for learning and growth. And Thanksgiving is truly a celebration for every day of the year.
2 comments:
God teaches us many things in life and it is usually through hard times and times of suffering that we can learn important facts about ourselves and God's love for us. I am so thankful to Him that in my time in the dark valley of life you we also by my side. I love you very much.
Willis
I'm so thankful dad is doing well! God is good.
Bethany
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