Journal for Bri

My granddaughter, Brianna, told me the other

day that she wanted to start journaling, so I offered

to make her a journal.  This is made from a

composition book you can pick up at walmart

or any dollar store.  I put a ribbon under

the paper so it can be tied at the

side.  Sorry, Bri, no lock on it.

I love the paper design.  I don't know

if she will or not, but I hope so.  If not, 

I can always make her another!!!

I'm going to dinner tonight with a friend.

I would not have met this woman

if not for John's death, as she is

the social worker for hospice.

I'd rather not have had to meet

her, but her friendship has

been very special to me.  It's

strange how God can use something

very hard or sad for His glory.  I 

guess that's why James said: 

 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, 

whenever you face trials of many kinds"

(James 1:2)

 

It's not fun to go through trials, and I'm not sure 

anyone but James and Paul would find joy in it.

But it does bring a new strength if we 

trust God.  I am very sure had

John not gotten sick he would not

have found Jesus.  Equally, I am sure

that I would not have the closeness

and trust in God that I have found 

since he was diagnosed.

None of us wants to go through

trials, but 

"We know that all things work together for good

 to those who love God, to those who 

are the called according to His purpose."

( Romans 8:28)

So I choose to trust God even though

sometimes it is counterintuitive.