As I type this I am in an airport waiting several hours for my next flight. Thankfully, I have access to an airline lounge with food, drink and clean and quiet bathrooms. I can actually leave my bag and walk around without fear of it being taken. Strange and comforting all at the same time.
I’m headed to visit my mom. She is 92 and in the hospital. I had my trip scheduled before she was admitted, but it is still disconcerting.
Aging parents, aging body – mine, not hers :-), selling my house, leaving my job…so, so many changes all at one time.
Maybe you are experiencing changes too. I’ve mentioned Kristen Strong’s upcoming book before…but it has been a GOD SEND in this season of change! If you are experiencing changes in your life, you should SO order this book! It releases September 15th.
In addition to Kristen’s book, maybe you are experiencing an empty nest or you’ve taken your child to college. My friend, Robin Dance, has a mini-series on having an empty nest and the grieving process involved. While Robin is focusing on an empty nest, it is really good for all parents that are taking their kids to college. You can find Part 1 here and Part 2 here.
While I’ve been typing this post, I’ve received a notice that my flight is delayed…just one more change.
Whether we are experiencing taking kids to college, aging parents, job change, airline delays, illness, whatever…no matter the change, God pays attention.
I've been following your story, Mary – and you have been in my prayers.
No big changes for me, except for the gradual loss of strength and energy that come with being fatally ill. I don't eat as much, so we save money…not a bad thing.
But my morale is good – and that's one thing that hasn't changed. People have told me I should be angry with God, cry out to him that this is UNFAIR…but really, why? What's unfair about it? These things happen, and the best thing to do is get on with life. Emoting all over the front lawn is just messy.
http://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/2015/08/your-dying-spouse-47-and-not-to-yield.html
I can relate to everyone of these life changes you have mentioned; I can not or don't want to imagine going through any of these changes without my Jesus!!