Sunday, July 22, 2012

Is this my life?



There are some days I just sit and think "really?  is this my life?"  It's not negative, or positive... but more in a state of awe... ha.  

Really?  Did I just haul a casket, et al in my van?

Really? Did a 14 year old just kill a 4 ft cobra near my house?

Really?  No hot water for a shower this WEEK?

Really? Did a dog just bite my pastor's daughter?

Really?  You think I can dance like THAT?

Really? another dead rat stuck under the bathtub with no escape until it completely decays?

Really? has it been so long since I went shopping that picking out a light fixture finds me totally overwhelmed and incompetent? 

Really? am i hours away from flying my daughter to South Africa for medical care because she has had malaria 6 TIMES IN 10 MONTHS?  

Some days... yes.  It's hard to believe this is the life I live.  I feel like I should be relaxing by a pool somewhere... watching my kids swim and eat popsicles.  I feel like I should be thinking about what movie to see next, or what the "back to school" fashion will be this Fall.  

Regardless of what I THOUGHT I'd be doing... the truth is THIS is my life.  And even in the midst of so many uncertain things... we can have JOY in THIS LIFE.  MY life.  

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4 comments:

  1. OH MY GOODNESS! I'm totally humbled by your post.
    Now I must go repent of my selfishness!

    I pray your daughter gets better - COMPLETELY!

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  2. We are praying for you and your family!! We are excited to hear another update, but I understand life is busy and time is short :-)
    May God strengthen and encourage you today!!
    amy

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  3. Just found your blog and I am already your biggest fan--- I just want to hug you! Thanks for making me smile!!! --Ann Fromchinatocarolina.

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  4. Sending you much love, and many prayers.

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