Hello. I am checking in. I have been processing some family things. My granddaughter (from the son who died in 2021) has been here this week. My daughter is working on guardianship of her. God’s will be done. Lift that in prayer when you think of us. She’s had some challenges with her mom, but God is working things out. I pray for wisdom, understanding and direction with her for us all. She’s nine (will be ten on 9/18) and entering the fourth grade.
She had a moment when she saw a picture I had close of her dad and burst into tears. I told her I miss him, too. And let her have her moment. I will say that grief is difficult. My heart is that the rest we will be able to help her through these challenges. My prayer is that she will get to know Jesus and rely on Him. As people, we can support and sometimes comfort, but Jesus is the only real hope navigating these curve balls.
It has been three years since he died. I still have my own moments. I don’t break down in tears. However, there are questions. I hear them and let them go. I still have moments when I miss my dad and mom. They have both passed on, 2019 and 2014 respectively. You want to reach out and ask that question, say hello, and let them know you care.
If someone had told me that my granddaughter would be grieving her father five years ago, I would have shook my head. My bottom line is that we have today and we need to enjoy it.
Be blessed everyone.
Sandra R Vercellono
2 responses to “Life’s Curve Balls”
Curveballs… My experience is that they don’t always come one at a time. We can’t prepare for them so we pray for the courage, wisdom and humility. I pray that you will know God close to you each day.
Thank you for that reminder. If we could prepare, we wouldn’t need God. The best preparation is prayer and studying His word. Every day I need Him.