Spiritual, that is...
A wise friend says 'no'. And I am inclined to agree with her.
Eric was in a Motorcycle accident Friday morning. He walked away, THANK YOU LORD! He has some good scrapes on his wrists (as shown) from where his summer gloves didn't overlap his jacket - he bought a new pair of summer gloves when he went to the shop to pick up his bike! His shoulders and neck are sore from rolling down the road (ya think?), but his gear took the brunt of it, as it should, and he was able to get his legs out from under his bike as he went down. AND no one ran him over. AND he wasn't on the freeway!
ALL great things to be thankful for.
Take a look at that helmet and imagine what his face *would have* looked like, had he not been wearing it! His jacket and pants are scratched up, but still wearable. His bike is basically OK, The boxes are broken and need to be replaced and he *obviously* will need a new helmet, but the thing that really matters is that he is still here with us!
He is really sad about the watch. It was a gift from me I brought back from Hawaii 7 yrs a go. I think I will send it in to Fossil and see if there is any way they can repair it...
That my hubby is still here and my kids still have their dad - AWESOME!
However...I was an emotional wreck! Ever since we moved to Dallas I hear myself repeating 'I am not a crier'. Dang it! I think now I am. I never USED to be a crier, but my coping capabilities have gone down hill in the last year! Could it be that I am missing an adrenal gland??? I am certain that is part if it, but definitely not all of it!
My dear friend shared that Eric's accident was just the 'one more thing' in our long list of 'things' that we are going through. If we were 'Family Average', it might still be upsetting, but it wouldn't have shaken my world like it did. I think she is right. I mean, good grief, was there any other mom at packet pick up (Friday morning, shortly after my phone call with Eric) that when the school couldn't locate their child's folder and then was told they didn't think supplies could still be purchased, burst into tears? Doubtful. =) Those poor volunteers. I'm not sure they knew what to do with me. GREAT first impression. LOL!
THIS is why I can't say I never cry any longer.
It really bugs me. But perhaps that's another post as well as a year of therapy...
For those of you looking for an amazing devotional book, you have to pick up "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young. For everyone else, pick it up anyway. It has been great. Just what I need, and I know it would bless you too!
Here is a portion of Friday's devotional...
..."You are walking along the path I have chosen for you. It is both a privileged and perilous way: experiencing MY glorious presence and heralding that reality to others. Do not worry about what others think of you. Stay on the Path of Life with Me. Trust Me wholeheartedly, letting my Spirit fill you with Joy and Peace."...
1Kings 8:23
"O, Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below - You who keep Your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in Your way"
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