We had to turn on the computer to check the weather report - we were supposed to get some rain this morning, but all we've seen is some fog. According to the hourly report if we don't get anything by noon, we won't get anything at all as the sun is to come out for the rest of the day. It's all good, except we really had hoped God would choose to water our garden today.
After the weather, I clicked over to Facebook - I had a personal message, which given the fact my brother had a court date yesterday, I was fearful of bad news. Yes...he's in jail...again. The message came from his wife (at least I think they're still married...who really knows). I feel badly for him, yet I have to continually separate myself emotionally or I will go down an ugly path I will have a hard time getting away from. He's made some bad decisions over the years...more than his fair share really, but this time he really was trying to do the right thing and it seems once you're in the system, you are branded and can never get away from it completely. His attempts at doing the right thing were not enough so he'll be in for almost two years.
Plans for today are a few errands to run and the cleaning, laundry and organizing I had planned for yesterday but got pleasantly interrupted.
And that's my blessing for today: God knew what I needed and He chose the organ to refresh my soul.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
It is sad to hear about your brother, but maybe, just maybe, this time he will have learned..we can pray so. I am like you...first thing is coffee, check messages on computer. I need to rearrange that to be prayer first, then the others...
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your brother, but as you said, you need to distance yourself. I completely understand. I've had to do that before.... for my own emotional health.
ReplyDeleteI was back on the computer this morning while I had my coffee. It's going to be a hard habit to break. :)
Hope you have a good day. See you later. (I love saying that.)
I just 20 minutes ago, had a conversation with a co-worker who found out his son is out of jail (again) but didn't report to his parole officer, so will find himself back in jail. We talked about how life is all about the choices we make in life, and only we are responsible for the choices we make. I'm sorry your brother was trying to do the right thing, but landed in jail anyway. That's a tough one.
ReplyDeleteI love how the organ and your time with it yesterday filled your soul and renewed your spirit!! Hope your session with Carol is a good one!! I love that you are doing lessons across the country! Awesome.