Happy 2011 Friends!! I love a new year. It's a time of reflection for me and lots of goal setting. Over the past few years, I have become a very goal-oriented person. I actually take time to set goals for the upcoming year and write them down. This year is no different - goals are set and we are off and running.
Today has been a special day. I have spent a lot of time thinking about this day 15 years ago. It was on that day that our family was changed forever. If you know our story, you know the tragic events our family experienced that day. If you do not know our story, just ask me sometime and I'd be happy to share.
I have been overwhelmed with the memories of love and faith that were presented to me in that time of my life. I experienced so much love from so many people that I felt totally consumed. In those days of question and heartache, our family was always positive that God was in control -- and He was TOTALLY in control. I will never forget the example my mother was for my sister and me. She was so strong for us and immediately took us to the throne of our Father when we had no answers as to what life would be like in the future. Our pastor was there for us through the entire thing. SO MANY FRIENDS -- I will never forget walking into the emergency room in Snyder through, literally, a sea of people ready to reach out and love on us, and the many that spent countless hours with us in the weeks/months that followed.
Even though we experienced much sadness that day -- and we still feel some of that sadness today, I am personally reminded that God is so very good. I am so thankful that he chose to leave my dad with us so that he could lead our family as a Godly man should. I will never understand God's miracles......my dad is one of those miracles. I can only say "Thank you, Lord" from the bottom of my heart and rejoice in the fact that I serve a great God that is still TOTALLY IN CONTROL!!
Happy New Year!! Many blessings to you and yours!!
