Lightening

 When I drove to Ohio in May I was bucking a storm near Fort Wayne; lightening was flashing in a distance.  It was 1145 pm and as I looked up at the sky I wondered if it was a storm. The moon was peeking over a thick bank of clouds.  Then, within seconds, the moon almost disappeared into those clouds...almost like it was playing peak-a-boo! 

All of a sudden it hit me!  Have we ever been in a really severe storm of life that made it challenging to see God's presence,  sometimes even getting sidetracked because of circumstances, emotions and details of what was happening...challenging to see that God is really there?

I was positive it was the moon and for people of faith we know God is really there, but sometimes we just have to sort things out to really see Him, to feel Him or to know that He's not far from us. Have you ever been through something huge in your life and was left with a sense of awe?  I certainly have!!

So, the next time you see lightening up ahead, and you wonder if a storm is coming, perhaps those clouds will inspire you like they did me! It's amazing how nature can speak to us sometimes louder than words!

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HEARTWRENCHING

 I feel so sad to have to need to inform you of my stuff when the horrendous flood in Texas has devoured, unexpectantly, so many folks.  That does not minimize what the area of Los Angeles has gone through with massive fires.

The main thing I think about is that so many of us have a "story"...not good, bad, better or worse but each one is heavy, heartbreaking and enough that these stories could get us down. 

What keeps me going is the thought that only one person thoroughly understands how heavy that load is, often falling himself under that load.  To all others, yes, we can say, "but you don't understand."  But to Him, nope, he does understand. 

And there are even the least likely who come forward and say, "If you need anything...." And they mean it! 

Texas is reeling from the floods, not knowing if our dear president will help with disaster relief, FEMA relief or what, so each of us need to do what we can to help each other in any way we can. I just pray that a lot of "Simons" will help carry this natural disaster cross that so many are affected by!  

And, yes, Jesus does understand! We cry to Him to help us all carry our crosses, sending those who can to help, in any way they can! 

Health News!

I have some health news to share with you that you will want to know.  Instead of detailing it here I invite you to go to my Caring Bridge page that has been started in order to keep you updated, rather than me trying to get to everyone individually!  I ask for your prayers and support.  If you have access to any prayer support groups or church lists, please feel free to put me on them.  I know prayer works!  

Here is the link:

https://www.caringbridge.org/site/8cff63ff-58ec-11f0-a6a8-d7ab5bf3632a?utm_source=website_share&utm_medium=share_button&utm_term=&utm_content=link_share_button&utm_campaign=private_home_page

or CaringBridge/MollyLaFond    No Spaces