A State of Family Emergency!!

This is an older picture of my wonderful family.

I love my family, my Father and my Mother, my Sister and especially my Dianna.

We have always been close and we have always been there for each other, even when we are far apart.

One would be niave to think that the greatest times in one's life last forever. With time, there is change. Hopefully good but not always. I guess you get used to having a wonderful family and you get used to Christmas together and you take for granted parents that love each other and stay married for the rest of their lives. You never think twice about anything other than love and fun in your family. All the great times you shared together and expecting nothing less in the years to come.

Your reality is set for the rest of your life. Or so one thinks. You could never think that your reality might change. Hah, no, not you. But when you receive news that perhaps your reality just might change and take a turn down a road you never thought you'd be confronted with, well, that just changes everything now. I will never not love my family. Forgiveness and love are what hold a family together. A family is made from God. He puts people together to love each other and support each other and raise a family.

Yet more importantly than any of these things, I believe, God puts a family together to combat the Evil One. Yes, Satan. He would like nothing better than to tare apart a family that serves God. As you may know, where two or more are gathered in my (God) name, there I (God) am in their mitst. A family centered on God is a powerful tool against Satan, and he knows this.

I wish I could have seen the problems hidden behind smiles before they came out to put a frown on everyones face. I know that families have problems. I know that. With my whole heart, I know that. Is it the distance that slows communication? Was I kept out of the loop? Was someone too afraid to say "Hey we have a problem and we need your help and prayers."

Maybe that would have helped or at least stalled time. But there's no point in the "what ifs."

I just want you, the reader, to know that my family needs your prayers. They are the greatest family I know and I wouldn't trade them or any time in my life with them for anything else in this world. I am not upset and I do not despise nor hold any ill feelings.

I love you Mom and Dad. My life is what it is today because of all the hard work you put into me over the years. So I thank you. Thank you for your love and support, for teaching me at home and supporting my decisions in life.

So whatever happens from this point on, only God knows. I know that I can say, believing, that God is in control. He loves me and my family. I don't know what the future holds, but I know who holds the future.

That's all that matters. Love matters.