Answered Prayer

Without going into too much detail out of respect for other's privacy, Bob's family is going through a terrible time with his diagnosis of Alzheimer's. Some very traumatic events occured this weekend that were pretty shattering to everyone in the family. And again - as with so many events of late - prayers went up from our church family, from my family, from friends, probably from some strangers. And God heard our cry. We went up to see the family this evening and SOOOO many things transpired that showed that God was there. His dad is still struggling - they all are. But there was a peace there that was inexplicable given the circumstances. He is relatively okay and things seem okay for the time being. Bob related to me that he's spent a good deal of time thanking God for things lately. An email circulated twice to him about an angel that stands at heaven's gate who's job is simply thank you delivery. Funny - I haven't seen it once :) But it has spurred him to really make a point of thanking God. And he thanked Him a big one this morning.

Father - Thank you for the prayers you answered and for opening our eyes to see that this was your orchestration. Your love for us is so overwhelming and I bet we miss it far more often than we catch it. Please help us to see so we can glorify you the way you so heartily deserve. In the name of the Prince of all Peace. Amen