Suddenly, it's easier to put things into perspective. My tired and achy body, overwhelming schedule, broken(new) phone, saddened heart, or even my sweet husband recovering from a difficult surgery just don't seem as hard to face as they did. Not that my problems aren't really there, nor are they less important to my God who is not too big for any of them, but at this moment, I thank God for the problems I do have.
My heart aches for this sweet family that has trusted God through an unimaginably difficult time and I honestly can't say that I would have the same faith that Stephen and Joy have shown over and over again. God, I know you tell us that you will never give us more than we can handle, but quite frankly, this is more than anyone can handle without YOU! We pray for Your will to be done, but I also plead with You that if Your will is actually in fact what this family has to face in the coming days, that You will wrap Your comforting hands around their hearts that are going to feel as if they have just been ripped right out of their bodies and that You give them a peace that will make no sense to those who do not know the love that You so graciously bestow upon Your children.
I also plead with all of you to go grab hold of your precious gifts- each and every one of the blessings that God has graciously given to you and thank God that you are able to hold them in your arms. Their presence; whether 30 years, 15 months, or even 3 short, yet remarkable weeks is a SACRED gift and we owe God our everything for allowing these precious gifts to enter our lives, even if for a shorter time than we had hoped for.
Father, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. May the Lord bless you and keep you sweet Maggie Mabee! You've changed more lives than you will ever know and I am so thankful that your sweet parents trusted God enough to allow Him to bless our lives with your presence.
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Oh my word! First of all I didn't know you had a blog?! But thankfully now I do! You have me bawling again today..First when I read Stephens sister's post today and now. I have yet to meet this family but they are already making an impact on me. Love your sweet, tender heart!
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