After a nice drive down to Silverhill, Al (just a little north of Gulf Shores, AL) we spent all day Saturday at the beach, getting pampered and eating at the best seafood restaurant we have ever been too. It was a full day, but fun for sure. I wouldn't say that it took our minds off of life, but it was a wonderful distraction. Brent and I were both so excited about our plans for Sunday and Monday morning. This trip, was bittersweet, yet a MUCH needed time away. Gustav did ruin our plans. After dinner on Saturday night and seeing the worse case scenario (bumper to bumper traffic) we got up around a little before 5 am and was out of the house by 6 headed home. Both of us were very disappointed after we had the whole weekend planned out and was beginning to look forward to spending the time together and being distracted.
Our trip home was uneventful. We hit a little traffic, but nothing what we had expected. We did stop and eat lunch at Brent's favorite restaurant, Whataburger. The funny thing was, we ate lunch 9:15 am! We felt so confused all day long regarding what time each meal should be. (We kept feeling like we shouldn't be hungry at 3 in the afternoon for dinner!!) We both were exhausted and felt stressed out and on edge after the "drama" of having to leave so quickly. OF course the long drive home did not help our stress level. It is always great to be back at our home in our own bed. The only problem we have now of course is that when we come home, reality hits us again. It was three weeks ago on Saturday that Carter died. Time is slipping away so fast. I still feel like it was yesterday.
I got a phone call over the weekend from a dear friend of ours. It was incredible to be able to talk to her. She shared how she too had lost her first born son (35 years ago today!) It was so neat to speak to someone who really understands how I feel. It was like she was in my head and anything I was thinking or struggling with, the Lord was using her to remind me of His word and the message He has for me.
We have to take life one day at a time. In fact, we have to take life one minute at a time these days. God continues to teach us so much. We keep praying that we are learning all that He has for us to learn.
Praise and Prayer:
Praise:
Three times we have received a bill in the mail and the next day we have received the money to pay for the bill
Our short weekend away to the beach
Jenna's body continuing to heal
Family and Friends who have been so kind and loving on us
Prayer:
Continue to pray for us to trust the Lord as bills beyond our means continue to come in
Brent and I continue to draw closer to each other and seek heed help from others when needed
Continue to pray for God's timing and healing for us to seek out the time to have future children
God continues to use Carter's life to draw us and others closer to Him
Carter's memorial fund will continue to minister to other families in our community
Prayer for Jenna who will HAVE to go back to work next week. Pray that as I minister to others, I will allow the Lord to minister to me and do my job that will honor Christ.
3 comments:
SO glad yall are safe!!!
Glad you were able to get away even for a little bit and that you got home safely.
God is good and He WILL provide, I am having to remember that right now myself. I pray that the transition back to work goes smoothly and that the Lord will give you the guidance as you minister to your patients.
If you need another mini vacation come on up this way and hang out, we would LOVE to have you:)
I am glad to see to that the two of you and Wrigley was able to get away for a little while. I will still conintue to pray for you. God is so good at meeting our needs. I was praying for a situation the other day, and God provided the expenses that I needed the next day. It is amazing how God works, and brings us closer to him.
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