Hello everyone, sorry I've been away so long. As many of you know, my former wife passed away on January 2, 2010 - after battling cancer for several years. The events and challenges of the past weeks have been - as you'd expect - daunting, even overwhelming at times. To each of you who have been praying or e-mailing or sending notes or calling - Thank You! Your support and encouragement have been more valuable than you may ever know. Its so hard to see your children suffering. A hurt that seems totally unfair. A pain that will continue and deepen before it gets better. The most emotional times for me were when the kids were crying - or trying so hard to maintain their composure - the images bring tears to my eyes even now.
This latest
SOTW, Let The Waters Rise by mikeschair, struck me when I heard it this morning for the first time. The lyrics seemed to fit my life perfectly..."Its like my worlds caving in and I try but I can't control my fear...sometimes its so hard to pray when You feel so far away..." These were the EXACT feelings and issues I've been feeling.
But then, almost immediately, mikeschair sang confidently of God's promise - He is in the eye of the storm, never out of reach - with love enough to pull me (and my kids,too) through. I had tried, at times and mostly half-heartedly, to accept this truth in the midst of our struggles. The song, however, gave me the quiet reassurance that I needed to renew a whole-hearted approach to trusting Him.
Our future is definitely clouded with uncertainty. There will certainly be times that the raging seas of life and grief may pull us down, but I trust that God will give me the strength to carry us to safety. I believe he will do the same for any of you as well...
Thank you and God Bless, Mark
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