About 1:30 AM...one of our children was not feeling real well. Robin went to get something to help her to feel better. Oddly, I have not slept much since. It is now 4:15 AM and I realize that i have been pondering some of life changes that our family has endured in the last months. We have grieved and still are. We have observed strong minded become confused. We have said "see you later", to family members as they continue on their life journeys. We have experienced fantastic opportunities. And we may be even a bit tired from the long haul.

I have been blessed by great parents and great "parents in law". I particularly am drawn to this photo this evening as I think of my Dad, Tige Reinhold and Father in Law, Jack Paulton. Dad is in glory and Jack has certainly slowed down. I loved how they were friends: of one another and of mine. I so appreciated their Godly example to our children. And I am a better man because of their confidence in me.

So many great talks in the past... and perhaps that is a longing even in these predawn hours. I find myself even now with tears in my eyes and a prayer in my heart to our Great God and Saviour Jesus Christ. He is my constant... even when times are changing. He is my confidant... when others are no longer around. He is my sustainer... even when my heart and body aches. He is my provider... as always He supplies my needs. He is my healer... when pain seems to overcome. He is my friend... and I have so many...but He is always here. He is my encouragement... when courage is needed to rise up. When I am disheartened... He fills my heart with joy.

So this morning Dear Jesus...Thank You. I may feel overwhelmed but you are overwhelming. And now Dear Jesus... I am overwhelmed by all that You are. Your grace is sufficient for my weakness and when I am weak, You make me strong. TO GOD BE THE GLORY, GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE.