Monday, October 14, 2019

Dearest God,

Very early this morning I drove my daughter to the hospital.  Feverish, already fighting an infection in a tooth and recovering from neck surgery, she was really ill.  A couple hours later she was diagnosed with pneumonia.  Discouraged and very sick, they admitted her to the hospital.

How blessed I was to spend those hours with my sick child.  Although our relationship has been rocky at times, this was a time for loving tender care.  I was glad to be the one she called to help her.  Because I know she loves flowers, I bought her a gift from the gift shop that was a carved girl holding flowers to her bosom.  Entitled Surrounded by Love, it was perfect.

What you have taught me is this:  Seize the moment for faith.  Take the hand extended to you.  Trust you.  Give thanks.  Take the next step.

Bless you,
O God,
for your
great love
and mercy.
Thank you
for teaching me
more about faith
and trust.
Thank you
for the opportunity
to bless
my daughter.

Love, Andrea