I've never been a big fan of change. Change usually means upsetting the balance of things. Sometimes it's okay. But sometimes it involves too much stretching physically, emotionally and becomes overwhelming. My life seems to be in the overwhelming stage right now. There's my new little granddaughter, Leah Grace, born alive and with great physical difficulties and most likely a very shortened life span. My oldest daughter leaves tomorrow for 6 months. Another daughter just moved back to the area (a good change). I'm still struggling with eye sight issues. I'm not complaining, well maybe a little, but I feel out of balance. There's a numbness that has set in like I'm watching my life instead of involved in it. I know balance will return. Sleepless nights will again become restful as I readjust to change. Often change is what spurs us on to greater growth. We learn to trust our heavenly Father more. We realize who is in charge -- and it's not us! Hopefully we become wiser and more mature. It still can be difficult -- this change. In a few weeks, no doubt, I'll have settled back to a new norm, a new routine and it will all be okay.
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Laurie, I know the feeling, in a different way. Instead of numbness, to me it is kind of a "lostness". I think we are in the stage of life where everything is changing. Our bodies (menopause, wrinkles, gray hairs, aches and pains), our family dynamics, our life mission. I also see this time as an opportunity to grow, and to be seeking what God has for me to do each day. Some days, it seems pretty insignificant. But maybe being faithful, and kind, and encouraging, and having more time to give to people--maybe that is better than being in the fast lane? I'm so glad I have sisters that I can share my thoughts with, too!
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