Day 123 -- God's Design for Life

Ecclesiastes is probably best known for the 3rd chapter which talks about " a time for..."  These verses are certainly appropriate for our family at this season of our lives.

• v. 2 A time to give birth (Charlotte) and a time to die (Granddaddy)
• v. 4 A time to weep and a time to laugh--we have cried tears and laughed at stories all week as a family
• A time to tear apart and a time to sew together (Janice and I "coincidently" running into each other and reuniting in friendship

Today, because she wasn't having to watch over Dad, Mom was able to attend church for the first time in a year and a half.  Loss leading to gain and the joy of church attendance again.  A time for...

Today Mandi and family came to celebrated Mom's 86th birthday a few days early so it was a joyous day.  With strong faith, joy can not be squelched despite loss and pain.  Thank goodness we have that kind of faith in our family!