We have all tried to find and do what is God's best plan for our lives. This move and staying here while we are transitioning is one of those times that we hoped and prayed that we were following His plan for us. Just in the past couple of weeks, it has become very clear to me (and I think to Erin too) that we are exactly where God planned for us to be in this moment.
About 2 weeks ago, R had his gallbladder removed. And although the surgery went very well and he was able to come home that same day, his recovery has been different than any of us anticipated. Physically his body is healing very well however his emotions are on a totally different path to wellness. A much slower, painful, and unpredictable path. The support that he requires from me is very time consuming and emotionally draining at times. But since we are living here, not just close by, but in the same house as one of the few people in my life that knows how to support me, spiritually, emotionally, and practically, has made all the difference in the world. Having other adults in the same house that can help meet my children's needs while I am trying to meet R's is a huge burden off my heart. Having my sister to talk through situations, concerns and frustrations with, at the smallest available moment is priceless. If we were not living here, she would still be a major player in my support through this, but it would just not be the same.
And now just as we are beginning to see a slight lift in my support of R. M is in need of medical attention. Amazing! Now, although M is not in any pain right now, and they are not quite sure what if anything is "wrong" with him (may have just been a bad tummy bug), it is my turn to support Erin. Hopefully knowing that someone is here with her boys, making sure that they are fed, getting to where they need to be, and not alone while their mom is with their dad at the hospital, helps to lift her burden. Although her need for support is different, it would still be very difficult for me to meet those needs if I did not live here, in the same house as her family, especially with R still in recovery mode.
I am here, we all are, for a reason. God's plan is always the best.
About 2 weeks ago, R had his gallbladder removed. And although the surgery went very well and he was able to come home that same day, his recovery has been different than any of us anticipated. Physically his body is healing very well however his emotions are on a totally different path to wellness. A much slower, painful, and unpredictable path. The support that he requires from me is very time consuming and emotionally draining at times. But since we are living here, not just close by, but in the same house as one of the few people in my life that knows how to support me, spiritually, emotionally, and practically, has made all the difference in the world. Having other adults in the same house that can help meet my children's needs while I am trying to meet R's is a huge burden off my heart. Having my sister to talk through situations, concerns and frustrations with, at the smallest available moment is priceless. If we were not living here, she would still be a major player in my support through this, but it would just not be the same.
And now just as we are beginning to see a slight lift in my support of R. M is in need of medical attention. Amazing! Now, although M is not in any pain right now, and they are not quite sure what if anything is "wrong" with him (may have just been a bad tummy bug), it is my turn to support Erin. Hopefully knowing that someone is here with her boys, making sure that they are fed, getting to where they need to be, and not alone while their mom is with their dad at the hospital, helps to lift her burden. Although her need for support is different, it would still be very difficult for me to meet those needs if I did not live here, in the same house as her family, especially with R still in recovery mode.
I am here, we all are, for a reason. God's plan is always the best.
