You might think along the lines of Chicago: Does anybody really know what time it is?
You might be one of those “blood moon” people who see it as a time of doom.
You might be an Ecclesiastes (and Byrds) type of person: “There is a time for every season under the sun.”
Or you might be like me this week: short on time. Oh…not anything tragic like I’m going to die this week (at least as far as I know). Lord willing, I will still have 24 hours a day this week to sleep, play and be productive. My time is limited this week…for this blog.
I wrote here about my relationship with my dad. I did not know at that time my dad would soon be in a hospital then a nursing home, then a hospital, then a nursing home (you get the drift) when that post was released. My brother in PA has kept me posted on how he has been doing and it is pretty much as expected at (almost) age 88. (He has dementia, possibly Lewy bodies). So after hearing he was doing much better and backing off the original idea, that idea is now back on the table. I will be leaving Wednesday for the 9 hour trip to PA to spend maybe an hour or so with my dad on Thursday before heading to Ohio to spend Friday with Braden and then celebrate his 9th birthday with him on Saturday before heading back home to preach this Sunday. So this will be my last post until my weekend sermon post for the week. I have 2 days to do 5 days of work. And while I love the contact…it will be wiser of me to make sure my productivity at work stays focused. That also means I will not be spending much time commenting on your blogs. I will read them but may not say much. I’m sure you understand.
Thanks for understanding. I’ll see you later this week and then more regularly again next week. And if you think about it, how about saying a prayer for my travels this week. I’d appreciate it.
I have already been praying for you (before I began typing this). Hopefully you can still keep your smile, your perspective, and your patience as you are stretched.
Thanks Daniel. That means a whole lot.
I know you will cherish those moments with your Dad and store them in the memory bank of your heart …
Safe travels to and fro, Bill.
Thanks Linda. It will be bittersweet I’m sure. Lewy Body can be real strange and cause vulgar reactions. He’s already done it to my brother.
Praying for your trip and your Dad.
Thanks Jay.
Praying for your safety, your time with your dad, and your celebration with Braden. Busy, busy.
yep busy for sure. Looking forward to the latter part of busy.
Hi Bill! Life happens my friend. My prayers will be with you as you face your challenges, especially with your Dad. I’m so glad that your trip includes some family celebration time.
Be safe, and may God go with you. Your love and dedication to family speaks volumes about your character.
Blessings,
Ceil
Appreciate the prayers with/for my dad. I shared some of the struggles in my highlighted post. Thanks Ceil.
Praying you get some rest in there somewhere, and for travel mercies.
Aaaaah yeah. 🙂
Praying Bill…
Thanks Arny
Praying for your trip, for some quality time with your Dad and of course grandson. That young one will give you some brighter moments that will be needed. Being around those ending up their live is not as pleasant as those just starting life. We need both to keep our head and heart in this things called life.
Thanks Betty. I’m sure we will have a laughing good time together.
Sending you love and prayers, Bill. I know where you are coming from as I’m back at my mother’s this week and on hiatus from my blog, too.
Safe travels, my friend!
Thanks a lot Martha. BTW: I gave Noah Redemption on Sunday. He finished it by yesterday (Monday). Look for an email from him.
Bro Bill- My prayer is not only for safe travels, but for something special and powerful that transcends his disease to be communicated to you.
I appreciate those prayers my friend. Praying for something special also.
Praying for you, your dad, and the entire family, Bill. Enjoy that grandson.