Valentines Day this year was bittersweet. Buddy was very thoughtful and kind and made sure the day was special for me. We ate out on Saturday night and then I woke up Sunday morning to breakfast in bed. French toast, strawberries, whipped cream, powdered sugar and coffee. Not a bad way to start the day. After church we took the boys out to eat with a gift card from our sweet neighbors who sent it as a way to thank Buddy for shoveling their driveway after the recent snow. Last night Buddy fixed a supper of thick pork chops with apples and carmelized onions. His desert was chocolate cake in ramekins. Spencer was here to help him. As much as anything, I was touched by the sacrifice and care Buddy took to make the night special for me. Thank you Buddy, you continue to be my hero, friend and true love.
The weekend was bittersweet because on Friday one of our friends died tragically and unexpectantly. He has two daughters, both in high school, one a senior and one a freshman. His wife is a friend and works at school. On Saturday their house was filled with teenagers and adults who came to show their concern and love. This friend died on the day another CPA dad, Bob Patton, was buried. Bob leaves a freshman daughter and a college freshman son.
Father, I pray that you cause these families who are left behind to seek you for comfort and peace. To feel your loving arms holding them. To know that you love them and to be able to trust that you are good. In your timing speak Romans 8:28 to their hearts - And we know that in all things you work for the good of those who love you and are called according to your purpose. Give them comfort by knowing that because these men knew You, Jesus, that they have not died but have only left from our sight. Nothing touches the life of a believer without first being filtered through your hands, and you say "are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." Your will is perfect, your timing is perfect and you are perfect love, help us to gain the peace you promise from knowing and trusting that. Amen.
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