Today I am speaking in Toronto, tomorrow in Ajax. I’ve been on the speaking circuit for Stonecroft (Christian Women’s Club) for nearly 20 years but things are a little different today.
Because Ron isn’t here to map out my driving trail, Google mapping and I are now best friends. Because he isn’t here to listen to my speech, I’ve talked it into an empty room.
Two writing awards came in the mail yesterday and I had no one to share them with.
Our mail file at church is now marked RBrenda Wood. The new slip of paper doesn’t quite cover his name. It is a silent reminder that Ron used to be there but is no longer. No one would notice but me.
Grocery shopping is so painful. I didn’t realize how much time I spent looking for diabetic food or treats to encourage Ron’s appetite. The sudden appearance of a sugar-free bar of chocolate brings pangs of grief.
P.S. You know your world is too silent when you can hear yourself licking a DQ ice cream cone.
Please pray for me today and tomorow; that I will give strong testimony and that my emotions will behave themselves, and stay under the rule of the Holy Spirit.
I am standing on these verses today.
2 Corinthians 1:3a-Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort.
2 Corinthians 1:4-who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
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Alone, as in without Ron, but you have the knowledge that the comfort, the strength and the togetherness that you share with God IS THERE EVERY SECOND OF EVERY DAY AND NIGHT! You will be awesome – your words will touch many hearts and you will speak as you’ve never spoken before – I know because I just prayed for you and He’s right beside you – always!
Yes Brenda, as Louise said, “You are not alone.” You’ll do an amazing job for God. I’m praying for you.