Many
of you know that May 4 is a big day around here. The day has snowballed over
the years, representing more and more of the big stuff that has shaped us.
Yesterday
was my sister’s birthday, and it was Braeya’s too – and Ryan’s aunt – and our
friend Holly. I’ve decided I need to just stop scheduling things on this day
because the whole calendar square is taken up with reminders of all these great
people (and cats are people too, right?) who make us smile and make our lives better
just by being part of our days. So happy birthday to all our May 4th
friends and family. We love you all!
And
then it was the anniversary of the tornado out in Kansas that has shaped my outlook
on so many things.
And
then it was the anniversary of closing on our Marion house a few years back – a
sale that represented quite a journey of faith and trust.
Yesterday
added another layer to the many layers of this day, because it brought us
another step closer to making my parents’ home ready for new owners. It was a
long day with a lot of work involved, but we had wonderful helpers who
sacrificed a Saturday to make our load easier. That was a gift.
May
4th swirls with celebration, relief, and gratitude – but most of
all, it swirls with the remembrance of God’s goodness in the best and hardest
days alike.
I
am not sure any other single day on the calendar holds as much for us as this
one, but if you have a pivotal day on the calendar, I urge you to spend it in
thankfulness for the good things God has done for you!
1 comment:
On behalf of May 4th birthday people everywhere, thank you!
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