ok, I was thinking on joining these two post tonight but thought better of it. It is nice to have the first one only about those that lost their lives on that dreadful day 10 years ago.
The things that have been going through my mind lately, that I want to blog about, are....
Fall. Summer is coming to a quick close and fall is nipping at our heels. How does this make you feel? It makes me feel sad and happy. Sad because 11 years ago I lost my father in law to cancer and my mother to many physical illnesses that she could no longer fight. I miss them both a lot. some days more then others. If you have lost a loved one you know how I feel. Fall reminds me that they are no longer here to spend the holidays with, to see my boys become teens, get a job, get married and such. They are no longer here to call or joke with or to be upset at. I cannot know for certain where another's heart is but I feel that they both got saved before death took them. That brings some peace and comfort. Only some...
That year we also lost Mike's grandmother 1-1-2000. Mike's dad on November 17, 2000, My mom December 13, 2000. It sure was a hard year for us. But through it all God has given us strength and comfort and power to overcome the sadness and loss. for that I am thankful!!!
Fall is also a time that brings to light that cold is on it's way. I hate being cold!!!! I mean I really REALLY hate the cold. It's not the snow that bugs me, nor the icky driving conditions. I can deal with all of tat. I just hate the cold itself. lol The days get shorter and the sun shines less brightly which makes the days seem gloomier. It is during those times that I rejoice in my quiet time with God.
Ok, so now what to talk about? hhhmmm.... hives! yup, hives, those red welts that spring up out of no where that itch and itch and itch. They make your skin look like it is sunburned in patches. Now, I personally have never had hives. THANKFULLY!!! Daniel did. Actually he had them for the first time about a week ago. It was so sudden and so bad that we took him to urgent care. Although the prednisone and allergy meds have kicked the hives butt we still have no idea what caused them. Daniel seems to have recently developed allergies. We know that Soy bothers him, now this. hhhmmmm. It makes me wonder why. As long as I figure out what he was allergic to I don't care why. I just don't want him to get hives again. lol
What else??? ADAM! Yes, Adam, my 16 year old son. Adam is an amazing kid, but I am little biased, just a little. lol Adam is coming into his own, as one might say. He is finding his own niche in life and becoming more (dare I say it?) responsible. I never thought I would say that about Adam. Adam has Asperger's Syndrome and at times can be very irresponsible and immature. Not so lately though. Adam has had a rough couple of years and has been introduced to some awful temptations. He has struggled, and still continue to struggle, with one particular temptation. He knows that it is wrong but as with any sin we might (and usually will) encounter it is very very tempting. We heard a teaching years ago that was about avoiding sin. Adam seems to have taken this to heart. His actions speak louder then any words ever could! The teaching basically said that when you see temptation coming your way you cross the street and avoid it as much as you can. (Ex. a gambler might have someone in charge of his money for a while so that he doesn't gamble it all away. Or a womanizer might avoid places that he would be primarily around women. a person with internet addictions would just get rid of (or pack away for a while) the computer.) You see, these examples all have one thing in common; they took steps to make sure they were help accountable for their actions and they found ways to prevent temptations. Adam has done that!!! On his own he has asked for help and suggested ways he can be held more accountable. He is taking action to avoid the temptation so he doesn't fall into sin.
Wait, did I say that right? Yes I did. The temptation is not the problem. Everyone will be tempted more times they they can count during their lifetime, some of us many more times than that! It is when we follow the temptations that is the problem. That is when we fall into sin. sin is an ugly thing covered in sweet decadence. It is enjoyable so we think well, this couldn't be so bad. I can do this just this once. No one will know. But God knows. You ever hear the saying don't feed a stray cat or you'll never get rid of it? Well, that is they way sin is. Once you fall into it doing it again is only easier. It is hard to stop once you gone that way before.
So I want to publicly say that I am very proud of my son asking God for help and asking those around him to also help him. He is showing restraint and spiritual growth. I am impressed and in awe of his actions.
I had other things on my mind but now they seem to have escaped me. I will say good night then and remind you to pray for the families that lost loved ones on that dreadful day 10 years ago.
God Bless.
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