One Word: Relief

Matthew 11:29

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following me as my disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls.

YES, as my dear Ken F. Pierpont was preparing to go for and ultrasound at the VA in Battle Creek this morning, I was very concerned about his going alone.

He had refused help when it was offered.

I was just starting to work on my One Word when I heard a sound from the restroom.

I waited and I did not hear more. I quickly stepped to the door and said, are you ok?

I heard Ken say, “Open the door!”

When I opened it there he was on the floor. He said he was not hurt but he was not able to get up.

I had a hard time but we were finally able to get him to his feet.

When he assured me he was, ok, I let him finish up and I called our son from across town and of course he assured me he would be here in time to take Ken for his appointment.

I prayed, and then I shared with our daughter and asked her to pray explaining the situation.

When Ken came out to have his lunch I broke the news of my decision to call Nathan and that he was coming to take him to the VA.

He looked at me with a concerned look and then his demeanor changed completely – One of relief.

Indeed I too had one of relief.

I had the assurance of a superseder, a stand-in. What a relief to me.

This getting old is hard, I’ll tell you.

But often we cause ourselves grief by trying to control things.

Now trusting the Lord’s wisdom to make the right thing happen soon to help my man.