Headed for Michigan

This has been a bit of a difficult trip, following the last trip that I took with Carol when we stopped here at the lake house for some rest and infusions for her then proceeded on to Michigan for Justin and Laura’s wedding. It was a fun weekend with the family here, but after everyone left yesterday, it was a quiet and lonely evening…a time of wonderful memories, but at the same time a keen sense of loss. Today I am heading to Michigan to wrap up some business matters, visit friends, and will end up at Sue and Jeff’s for some time with them. This trip without Carol brings Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 to mind:

“Two people can accomplish more than twice as much as one; they get a better return for their labor. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But people who are alone when they fall are in real trouble. And on a cold night, two under the same blanket can gain warmth from each other. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken”

I like to think of that third person as being the Lord in our relationship. Carol is no longer available for me to discuss thoughts/ideas, but the Lord is still very much a part of the relationship for which I am most thankful. I continue to be amazed how His word repeatedly speaks directly to issues that I may be facing at that moment.

Thanks so much for your love and prayers as we make this trip together.

Love,

Chuck