Mountains and Valleys

2008 has been a very tough year for our family. I had to put my dog, Shelby, to rest in May. She was my sweet baby girl for 14 years and I can’t begin to express how much I loved her. Then God called us to the mountaintop when He brought Madina into our lives and changed us forever. Last Friday Joe’s dad passed away. He was only 68 and had Alzheimer’s Disease. We’ve been in Michigan this past week with his family for the services. We are just in a season of grief.

Though the valleys are painful, I know God never ever leaves us. I know He has a good plan for our lives. I know that all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose. I know that He won’t waste a single hurt I’m feeling. I know all this not because of how I feel, but only because His word is truth. So despite feeling depressed, I will choose life and I will choose to believe in Madina’s Hope.