God has provided for our family in some awesome ways this last week and a half. I wanted to share a story with you. The day I flew back to Oregon from Nebraska was a very trying day. It started out good and quickly went south. I got to the airport in Omaha, checked in, and went to find my gate. I ended up running into a friend from Multnomah. We were in the same dorm section my freshman year of college. She had been in South Dakota for a funeral, and was flying back to Portland on the same flight I was on, and we had the same layover in Salt Lake City. I called Mom before I left, and things seemed to be doing ok. But when I got to Salt Lake City, things had gotten worse with my dad. Well, my friend Emily (from college) and I decided to hang out together to help the 3 1/2 hour layover to go a bit more quickly. We had dinner together, and just spent time talking. It was hard having to wait and not be able to fly back right away to be with my family, but it was definitely a God thing that I would run into a friend who happened to be on the same flights I was on. I know it would have been a lot harder if I was by myself, but God knew my need and my impatience and sent someone to help encourage me and help the time go by quicker.
Waiting has become our families theme word. I believe that God has a reason for everything, and I believe He has multiple reasons for what has happened/happening to Dad. For me, I have been learning what it means to have faith, trust, and patience. It is hard not knowing what is going to happen tomorrow or next week or next month. I'm learning to take things one day at a time....literally. It hasn't been easy, especially since I would like to start my new job sooner rather than later. God reminds me each and every day that He is in control and knows what is best for me....and for my dad. I am so thankful for such an amazing and loving God. Because He sent His Son to die on the cross to save us from our sins, I have such an amazing hope in Him. No matter what happens with my dad, my hope is in the Lord.
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4 comments:
Rosanna;
I am so thankful for your great testimony. I love your mom and dad. Your dad has been a great encoruagement to me throughout the years. I remember the day they got you and Robby and your dad as me about my adoption experience. I am so thankful that they became willing servants to share Gods love with you and Robby.
May God continue to guide your steps as you serve Him.
In His Peace;
Pete Coulson
My quote on the calendar is fitting for today:
"You can trust the Lord too little, but you can never trust Him too much."
Love,
Karen (sis)
thank you Rosanna for sharing
how God is speaking in to your
life.
A. Connie
Robert & Jeanette,
I'm sooooo... glad your more aware of your surroundings. It's good to hear you still have a sense of humor. I sooooo... glad you've had alot of rest to recover, and I know Jeanette has alot to talk to you about.
Rosanna posted some of our Dinkey Creek pictures,and Grandma is ready to go back to the CABIN when you are. I'm sure Jeanette has already forgotten some of our experiences..Right Jeanette!! We had some good laughs, didn't we??
Jeanette, it's great that you can stay on top of Roberts care...I know for the last 12 years... I've learned to be an advocate for Mom, and for my Dad. God will give you peace and strength to help you with all your family decisions.
We love You!!! Can't wait to hear more stories about your recovery...It's great to have this blog and of course our cell phones to keep in contact...Give Robert lots of hand squeezes,and tell him were waiting to hear from him-- when he's feeling better...of course. Love...xoxoxox Your Prayer Warriors!!
Mom and Diane
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