Thought of the day #23

My dad was in an assistant living home the last couple years of his life. It’s was clear he may not have much longer to live. During that time I had volunteered to serve at SWOC (Special Week of Camp). We have volunteered the past 6 years. It was hard to go, I was seeing my dad on FaceTime every day and praying with him. Not seeing his face with his daily with his current condition was hard. Before I arrived I camped I called him and said I will talk to him next week. I did send a good morning video for him every day so the staff will play it for him.

When I arrived at camp a dear friend asked me, how I was doing, unexpectedly the words that came out of my mouth were: “ I want to go home.” I explained what was happening and she gently said: that makes sense. Talking to her was so good, I felt better and ready to serve. She had lost a parent so she was able to understand my fear.

Sometimes I need to simply say what I am feeling so that I can move forward.

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 NIV