Tuesday
Dear Elsie
It was such a blessing today to have an abundance of sunshine after the rain. The run rose with splendour and is setting with equal aplomb. It was easy to get the washing done and dry.
Today we had Gareth arrive. Mike did some outside work and then cleaned up the stairs, so the place was ready.
I worked 8 hours, had a meeting, did research and cleared inboxes.
Scrolling through news sites has been so difficult over the last week, seeing the enormous 4th July tragedy unfolding in Texas. So overwhelming the amount of loss of life and emotional pain for so many families. More than 100 dead, washed away by unprecedented floods that saw water levels rise by 8m. Families wiped out, children left orphaned and one couple losing their 2 daughters as well as the girls’ grandparents. What was supposed to be a day of celebration unexpectedly turned into a nightmare. Life is so fragile. As I walk through this life, taking one day at a time, I more fully understand the importance of enjoying each day as it comes. We are not guaranteed the future.
Also, when the good times come, I try to embrace them with all the appreciation I have. 2023 taught me to trust God in the worst of times and 2025 I will trust God in the best of times. He remains the same when I’m in the darkest valley and on the highest peak. He never leaves my side. Time passes and like today’s bright sunshine came after the rain, when dark times come, better times are ahead. You just have to wait out the storm. I’ve been pounding away at this daily blog for more than 14 years. There is a lot to look back on. There are a lot of happy photos and memorable moments. There is lots to be thankful for and today I end the day very grateful. One day at at time.
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Choose life!
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂