I love that quote, and I apologize for not giving proper credit to the author. I don't have a clue who said it.
"Life" could mean a lot of things, but in our little world last week... it meant death.
We were in the middle of making plans when some "life" happened.
We had managed to squeeze in about 2 million tiny details of "plans" into the last few weeks leading up to Dan's next "year-long-fun-filled Army trip."
I mean to the last tiny detail, folks.
We had it all worked out around our families' schedules, school schedules and projects, already-planned events, and a certain boy's 10 year-old birthday and party.
Then, Dan's grandfather passed away.
He had been sick for some time, and it wasn't entirely unexpected.
Papa was a devout Believer. There is no question in anyone's mind about his eternal destination. He was a pastor in his later years, and he spent his time telling others about securing their own place in God's kingdom- here on earth and in Heaven.
He inspired his grandson - Dan - to be a minister himself, and Papa was so proud when Dan decided to become a military chaplain. So proud.
We spent several days with Dan's family.
His grandmother was very grateful to have him there to help... with the funeral and with the grief.
The boy... as always... was a ray of sunshine to his great-grandmother and grandmother.
We spent some time just having fun, too... while we were there... Papa would have loved it and encouraged it.
We ate at the beach, we celebrated the boy's big "1-0" Birthday (more to come on that... trust me!), and the "men folk" took the boat out.
On our way home, we went through Birmingham to see our friends we've known forever. (There are also more pictures from that adventure!)
All those "plans" we'd made had to be re-arranged, of course.
But... everything worked out.
Dan was able to attend his granfather's funeral... that big "Army trip" would have prevented that.
Thank goodness all those plans we made... aren't really up to us.
"For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,"
says the Lord.
Isaiah 55:8
4 comments:
I am so sorry to hear about Dan's grandfather. Please tell Dan that we are keeping you all in our prayers!
Make me cry one good time Autie!!!! That picture is beautiful and couldnt have been posed for..... But you're right. Sarah is a daily reminder to me that Thank GOD the plans we make aren't really up to us. We've been thinking about you guys a lot and praying even more. Please pass that along to Dan and wish The Boy a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! and presents are to follow... ;o) We love you guys!
Gorgeous photo Autumn... our condolences to you and your family.
This photo is so beautiful, got me all teary... reminds me of when they presented the flag to my grandmother in 2003. Your family will be in our prayers!
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