Our post-Christmas world has been a challenging one. It seems that our personal focus has been distracted by circumstances that have been thrust upon us, making us take a stand or step up to advise or engage in problem-solving that has few easy answers. So goes life with aging parents. Perhaps it is our first encounter that hits so close. Dealing with frail moms and dads test the mettle of one's love, concern, stress and focus. Both our parents have undergone extreme struggle since January 1 while in our presence. In both situations, we were forced to make decisions that were not embraced. In other words... we weren't ready for dealing with messy stuff with our parents. For the first time, we were put in the role of being a "decision-maker" for parents who played that role for us for several decades. Then, when we are pushed to pick up some slack, we are overwhelmed with the details and consequences of plain old age. No easy answers here... but a simple child-like faith that we made decisions that will be in the best interest of each of them. We can't see into the future but must trust that God will handle the big stuff if we make a good attempt to handle the small stuff. But why does this feel like such big stuff? The old hymn " I am trusting Thee Lord Jesus" serves as a reminder:
"I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus;
Never let me fall.
I am trusting Thee forever
And for all."
I am trusting Thee to guide me;
Thou alone shalt lead,
Ev'ry day and hour supplying
All my need.
5. I am trusting Thee for power;
Thine can never fail.
Words which Thou Thyself shalt give me
Must prevail.
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