Jewells of Thought

Last week when I realized I couldn’t make it to Church because I was still sick I wanted to cry. So when I was able to walk through the doors this morning I was overwhelmed by the goodness of God’s blessings.

So, today, warmed my heart in so many ways I didn’t think it was possible again after my first time back through those doors two weeks ago. Less people than I had thought had left the Church in the massive exodus than I thought. To see the woman I have assisted and literally had to take over teaching for after some predicaments; it was so great to be able to hug this precious woman. A couple other families showed up today I was uncertain of whether to hope to see them or not.

The Lord has kept quite a bit of the core of Fellowship together. I am so grateful for this and it’s so good having more cousin time this evening. Our family bonds feel more connected. Not to mention I feel like I haven’t been gone for the past 6 years. Even this morning I had a really intriguing conversation with people I have known most of my life and in different ways I just realized how much smaller the world seems again.

My classmate’s Mom was telling me she hung around with my Dad’s sister who is back in the hospital again. Please if you can say a prayer for her and her family. She’s strong, but it’s taking its toll on her body. Knowing these ladies and listening to their thoughts was so heartening.

Then as I was ordered to, my brother and I ate with my parents for their Churches Homecoming. It was good timing with coming from my Church up north to some wonderful food and more delightful conversation. My Church Community was in active hugs and greetings all day long. Then seeing the Preacher’s daughter after her recent accident in a wheelchair with her body cast on. She is a miracle even among the pain she must feel daily.

It just goes to show how important ones Church Community truly can be for them and their family.