Let me start by saying how much I love my Cary friends and I already miss them greatly.
I keep waiting for my break down. I thought for sure as I cleaned my empty house with two of my favorite peeps the tears would flow as freely as the wine. It was fun! There was a sense of accomplishment and closure without regret. Today as we drove from our beloved home town the sky cried on my behalf but my eyes were dry and all I could think about was the foamy deliciousness in my Starbucks cup. About 12:30 our realtor called to inform us that the closing was uneventful and we were no longer home owners. I tried to squint into the sun because it just seems like I should have moisture on my cheeks.
Maybe my break is yet to come. Once I get settled and truly relax I'll feel all the sadness I know in my brain. Or maybe the overwhelming grace of a very kind Father is sustaining me during my transition. A dear friend included this verse in a recent email.
"And
everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or
mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and
will inherit eternal life." Matt 19:29
It's a comfort to know grace will be administered in abundance whatever the next days, weeks, months hold for me and those I hold dear .
The Wife of Noble Character
ReplyDelete10 [a]A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still night;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her female servants.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
31 Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
Dear Leah, blessings to you, a woman after God's heart. You have blessed so many at Peace. May the Lord go before you & all your precious family:) Know that you go with our blessing.
Love, Brenda
Thank you Brenda! Big hugs to you and that man of yours.
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