Feelings

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Good Afternoon,

I have a strong Faith that keeps me excited about following Jesus everyday of my life.

Like everyone, I'm tested on a regular basis --- a couple days ago was one of those times.

Without going into a lot of details, I was asked to look for my twelve grandson who had a wreak on his dirt bike. As I drove to where I thought it was -- I prayed as hard as I have ever prayed in my life. 

Being the first on the scene, I recognized immediately that he had broken collarbone (with protruding bones) and probably a broken wrist. 

After five hours dealing with ER --- he was able to come home with each arm in a sling. (with one in a cast) Today, Max came over to seat by the pool --- getting up on occasion, to walk around, stopping by the diving board etc. I can only imagine what he was thinking and "feeling".

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Speaking of feelings --- being almost 75 --- I grew up in a time when "feelings" just were not part of  my life.

In fact I really never understood what a feeling was until I reached the age of 26. I heard of a group that sat around expressing feelings. It took quite a while , but I finally learned how to share feelings.

That was 48 years ago!

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Moving ahead to this weekend, I have a hard time putting into words how I "feel" except to say Our Lord is in charge and will lead us through the challenge before us.

One day at a time --- in a word --- I feel empty.

In my heart of hearts and in the pit of my stomach I feel EMPTY. 

I honestly believe our family will be stronger and more willing to help others in need. Also, we were so blessed --- it could have been much worse.

THANK YOU LORD!!

Peace,

Grandpazach

Photo: Max on his first day of school--- just a few days before his dirt bike accident.

Him and his brothers are as tough as they come--- he will be good as new in a few weeks --- just in time for basketball season. 

I didn't mention it above, but this put an abrupt end to his football season. He is a excellent running back and middle-linebacker (playing on both sides of the ball).