Being in Today

"This is the day the Lord has made". I've honestly struggled with
that scripture most of my life until now. I've thought so many times,
"That must be some sort of punishment." Most of us have had at least
one day that has been filled with sorrow and pain. We think, "This
can't possibly be credited to the Lord Yes, he caused the sun to
rise, but if I close my eyes maybe it will go away." The
acknowledgement that this IS the day the Lord (and soverign Lord at
that) has made is such a solemn acknowledgement. It's such a trust
issue. It's a moment of truth where we say, "I trust YOU, God. And I
will be IN today - fully and completely. " Some of you may have heard
the song "I will praise You in this storm." I don't have all of the
answes and I have no idea how the details of life will work out, but
in the middle of what feels like a whirlwind sometimes, I can remind
myself, my kids, my friends, what I do know is true. God has given us
unmerritted freedom to walk in, to sing in, to live in, to shout in.

As for us today, it's been a road full of joys and sorrows. It's still
a daily progress for Jonathan's strength and healing. But fight, he
does to walk and stand in freedom. I will walk and stand with him. We
are constantly aware of God's mercy to us, especially when we see
others we love suffer with true pain of death, terminal illness,
divorce..... We know our season of pain will pass. We pray for those
whose losses seem permanent.

Our move to Baton Rouge has been more than we could have possibly
known we needed. We are honored to be part of this Body here and feel
we have SO much to learn. We are digging our heels in for the long-term.

We love you all and miss you.

Carla