Micah

The first 2 chapters have not spoken to me about anything in particular. The 1st chapter was a bit confusing, previous knowledge would have been helpful. The 2nd chapter I read through twice and still didn't really get anything from it. That's why I love the blog, after reading Jordan and Kelly's blog I got an idea about the meaning of the reading.

Over arching everything this week has been the sudden death of our friend Steve. Steve was one of Paul's oldest and dearest friends. As Paul states every story from his teenage years begins with Steve. Most stories end up with the two of them getting into some sort of trouble!

For many years Steve has been driving an 18 wheeler and living in CA. We saw him every year or so when he was out visiting his parents. The lack of contact did not diminish their friendship in the least.

Wrapping our heads around his death has been a struggle. He was only 51, (Paul will be 50 in Feb). We found out yesterday that they are ruling it a heart attack. I keep thinking about the fact that he was alone with no one to help him. I wonder if he knew what was happening or was it instantanious? It seems like such a senseless death and we ask ourselves why did this have to happen? We know there are no real answers and we just have to accept it and move on. That's the challenge.

I think that it is similar to our Faith. We put all our trust in God and try to let him lead us. He knows the plan he has for us we just need to allow him to help us follow that plan. We don't always go where he wants but he is patient and always there to pick us up if we make a mistake.
Things may not go the way we want but we have to trust that God's plan is the right one.

I am so thankful for my Faith and the people in my life who love and support me and help me through difficult times. I am also very thankful for my FAITH family and the love and acceptance I find there.

Matthew, just saw your message on picking the next set of books. Will get on that.