It is amazing what can change in a year. This photo was taken of my Daddy in June, 2011. My Mom was in the hospital and my sister and I had met at our parent’s home for Father’s Day. Daddy was so much stronger then.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:
a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain,
a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
This is a road my family hasn’t walked before. My precious Daddy who will be 90 on Tuesday has really gone down hill the past few weeks. This weekend took us to a new level as we watched our once strong father transition …
I feel a bit numb. I can tell I have retreated from all that I can release.
There is a time for everything and a season for everything under heaven.
Even in this season, I praise the Lord. I love Him and He has provided favor even in this time in more ways that I can count.
Thank you for praying for my family. Please join us in praying peace for my parents — especially my Daddy at this time in his life.
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beth, that is rough. i have walked through some health issues with my dad and it is so hard emotionally (and my dad is even much younger, seems it would even get harder as your parents are older). praying for grace for you and your parents.
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I will join in prayer for you and your parents. My daddy passed away when he was 91. I know exactly what you are going through. My heart and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
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I am standing in prayer with you! It is so hard walking our parents through this season. Grace, strength and peace to you my friend.
Beth:
It is difficult to see our parents growing older and more frail. Praying for you.
Father, I lift up your precious servant Beth to you right now. Give her peace, give her rest, give her strength. Grant to her, Lord, endurance for this season of her life. I ask these things in the name of your precious Son.