The unexpected road

Today I turn 61 years old....man that sounds old. I am not living the life I expected to live at this age. Like many others of my generation, I expected that Jerry and I would be working a little, traveling a little, spending lots of time with our children and grandchildren, be in a position to go on missions trips and find ways to serve others here in our community. I never imagined that I would be a full time caregiver for my precious husband, nor could I have ever imagined I would have returned one of my beautiful children back into the arms of his creator. I do not have any regrets in my life, just some unfulfilled dreams. But they were my dreams, not God's, they were my plans, not His. Yet, I am thankful that Jerry is still at my side and I am able to help him with the difficult journey that has become his life. I am thankful that I had 32 wonderful years with Jason and that he brought Daniela and Isabel and her whole family into our lives. I am grateful for my children ( Matt, Tara and Dan) and the children my heart has adopted ( Shane, Daniela, Heather and Maria) and all my beautiful grandchildren. I am grateful for all the friends that have blessed my life in the family of God . Life has taught me that we never know when God may call us home, and I have learned to have my lamp filled with oil and I await the coming of the Lord with great anticipation. Until that time, I am humbled by the love and mercy that God has shown to Jerry and me. Truly, God is good, all the time and his mercies are new every morning and they endure forevermore. Blessed be the name of the Lord.