Day 71 | Friday, 29 May 2020 ...from the Church Mouse

Day 71  | Friday, 29 May 2020     …From the Church Mouse

           Some time ago I found a greeting card that I just loved for our daughter and a friend who were going through trying times.  I bought 4 cards and am sending one to our dear grandson Bryan and his fiancé, Sierra who will be having a COVID wedding in August.    Grandpa was supposed to officiate, but on doctor’s orders, we cannot travel to West Virginia. We may be able to join for a virtual blessing.

           I want to share this card from Blue Mountain Arts and written by Donna Levine-Small.  It speaks to exactly what I’m thinking.  It is still available on e-bay.

           “Life’s Detours”
           “Life doesn’t always happen
           the way you want it to
           or the way you planned it
           or hoped for…
          Detours suddenly appear; storms
          blow in unexpectedly.  The road you’re
          traveling – that seemed so safe and
          secure – changes direction without
          warning, and life becomes something
          that’s not at all what you thought it
          would be.  You find there’s nothing to
          do but stop for a while, figure out your
          options, and think about new decisions
          you have to make.”
 
          “Life is forever changing.  You can’t
          always control what happens, but
          you can hang tough through it all and
          make the changes and decisions that are
          so necessary and will help you grow in
          site of the disappointments, develop
          courage in spite of the adversities,
          be creative and come up with solutions,
          and always keep love in your heart.”
 
          “No matter how hard things may seem . . .
          life will change again, and it’s possible
          that this detour will lead you to a place
          that will bring you more happiness and
          let you reach more satisfying places in
          your heart and life that you’ve ever
          reached before.”
 
          “And if you need someone to lean on . . .
          give me a call.”
                                      -Donna Levine-Small
 
Lord, today we pray for your help in getting through the detours in life.  May your spirit guide all those who are making detours.  Hear our prayers.  Amen
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Today: those who lead us through the detours in life.