Significant

Today is quite a day. In many ways, it marks the ending and beginning of a season of life in more than one way. I’m heading to Birmingham for the next 12 days to help care for Emily after her lung transplant. The Big News from yesterday is that she was released to the townhouse! She will now enter the next phase of rehab (attending clinics, doctor visits, etc) for the next 6 weeks or so. Someone has to be with her 24/7 for the first 8 weeks after transplant so I’m filling in the next ’shift’ to help Jason as her mom is leaving in the morning. I’m really excited for the opportunity to do this.

One of the contributing factors in deciding to leave my full-time job was Emily’s health and that her lung transplant would probably take place within the next year. I had a strong desire and calling if you will to help them. Emily has been my closest friend for several years and a significant part of my life for about 15 years now. The fact that we live only 2.5 hours apart has been a great blessing as I’ve been easily able to visit her during the last few years of ups and downs including the miracle birth of her daughter. Wow! A lot has happened.

But back to the significance of today. I’ve been trusting the Lord with each new day to bring about His desire for me in that day and to give me the focus of what I need to be doing or not doing. It’s fairly easy when you have a “job” whether at a company, a church, as a student or as a mom, to know the tasks that you need to complete in a day and to find at least some fulfillment in completing them. Basically, because of the role in life you are in, your daily purpose or responsibilities are somewhat defined for you. I’m not saying it’s easy to do those “jobs” just that it is somewhat obvious what your overall “job” is. That has been somewhat of a struggle because my role in this world is not very defined right now. So the struggle of resting and trusting has been quite an adventure and it is always interesting to see where He leads me to give and serve and what tasks I’m given to complete.

So, I guess all of that to say three significant things. 1) Thank you Lord for being faithful in leading me through this last year and allowing me to be apart of this. 2) Daniel, thank you for walking with me, leading me, and providing for us in such a way that I have the freedom to do this 3) Emily M, thank you for allowing me to walk so closely as your friend and for giving me the opportunity to serve you this way. I know it’s hard for you to be on the receiving end so much of the time, but trust me, I’m receiving so much from you.

P.S. Happy Birthday Kelly!