I'm tied up in knots like a pretzel. My grandmother's death is imminent and we're supposed to leave tomorrow for Mexico on a mission trip. I can't bear to miss my grandmother's funeral - not for her...she would want me to go to Mexico -- but for my mom - and for me. I'd like to honor her life and share in the experience with my aunts, uncles, numerous cousins, and second-cousins. On the other hand - I feel that the experience that hubby and I would share in Mexico could be life-changing.
God - grant me wisdom to know what to do.
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Dear SCL, is your name Popcorn? Those perplexing situations are a constant in my life. When in a quandry such as yours, what helps me is this: just do the next thing. Keep right on preparing for your Mexico trip. The thinking of what you'll need there, the preparations for the kids, packing for you, for G, for them, leaving the house, and the dogs in order. All the while praying and just being open to God's bidding. As in tune you are to the Holy Spirit, I know that you will know exactly the right move when you have to make it. Grammie's (my dear mom)advice would be to somehow squeeze both desired activities in. If in fact Momma ? does pass on, is there any way humanly possible to do both? God can make the daunting doable in ways we could never think of. I'm praying with you for the whole situation.
Popcorn, I'm so grateful for your friendship and prayers...and for your wise counsel. I'm blessed.
Popcorn, just wanted you to know that this little bit of advice has helped us the past few days as well! Thank you for your wise words.
SC, I'll be praying for your grandmother. Mostly that she can hold on until you get back. Much love.
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