Sunday, February 13, 2011

Half and Half

It's the 13 of February.
Not Friday this time around.
But it marks an unforgettable occasion.
Hawaii, the Big Island
Walking home from YWAM worship.
24 years old.
Husband ahead, pushing baby in his stroller.
Mom beside me
We're unaware.
Happy
The future so promising and bright...
The drunk driver bearing down on all of us
My life spun upside down and backwards in an instant.
Literally,
Figuratively.
Angels bowed down to the will of the Father.
Who allows trials to strike for a greater glory.
His glory.
A battle ensued,
Prayers rose up from far and near.
He breathed life back into me

Through many dangers toils and snares,
I have already come...

And my earthbound journey was allowed to continue.
Struggling, upheld by ongoing prayers,
the unbelievably great love of a mother,
Family, Friends and
Hope. Faith and Love.
Challenges multiplied. But...
Underneath were the everlasting arms.

So, 24 years later I continue to

Wait on the Lord.
Because those who wait on Him will renew their strength.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.

Hallelujah.
He always, always has the final word, and

When we've been there, ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the son.
We've no less days to sing His praise
Than when we've first begun

Yes, truly the best is yet to come!

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