Yesterday our family went to visit my husbands grandparents: Grandma & Papa J.
We haven't seen them in several months. We were supposed to spend Christmas Day with them but we were all sick & didn't want to spread our cooties.
Finally, this week everybody was 'mostly' well so we headed down to see them.
Papa has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer 
And suddenly he & Grandma are old. They weren't old 6 months ago. They were strong & vibrant & healthy. Now they are old. They are tired & feeble.
It is heartbreaking.
My own grandma has been gone for 12 years now.
I miss her terribly & I have loved having Grandma & Papa for 'my own'.
Through the tragedy of sin & selfishness I haven't seen or spoken to my parents in 5 years. They are the same age as Grandma & Papa.
Sitting their yesterday, looking at them, at how old they've become, it hit me: is my Daddy that old? Is he feeble & tired?
Grandma & Papa are saved. The know the Lord & love Him & have the promise of eternal life.
My Mom & Dad do not.
My heart is broken.
I miss my parents.
Blessings.
I am praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteI encourage you to reach out to your parents.
Time is so short......
Blessings,
~Candy~
What variation one can find in the state of Oregon. About 6 years ago we drove from our home in northcentral Montana to Monmouth, Oregon and as we got closer to the Portland area, the landscape gradually turned from brown to green. Then coming home we experienced the reverse.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you for a restored relationship with your family.
Denise (Montana Prairiemom)
My family has been torn apart by sin as well. I still see my parents but I know the hurt of wondering where my Dad will end up when he dies.
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for restoration in your family as well. God can move mountains and perform miracles!