Yesterday I was blessed to have my two youngest granddaughters keep me company for the day. Each belongs to a different son and they are polar opposites in so many things. One loves digging in the dirt, the other will not touch it. One loves going outside regardless of the chill that is in the air, the other prefers to stay in. One loves to run and chase and the other prefers to sit and chill. It makes me smile just thinking about how different their personalities are. I love them both greatly. Many of you can relate to this same scenario no doubt and probably with your own children.
One of the things I am especially grateful for is that I have the energy to keep up with toddlers. There was a time in my life that I did not think I would experience the above type of joy. When I was diagnosed going on 9 years ago, I had one granddaughter. I realized that she might be the only grandchild I would ever get to know on this side. Since that time she has been joined by 6 more. Through it all because of God’s grace and mercy, I have been able to run with them, jump on a trampoline with them and push them in a swing. What a blessing to me!
If you are going through something really tough physically, hold on. This is just one episode of your life. Joy is coming. Your new normal will emerge again. Through Christ all things are restored one way or another.