Crazy Week

Last week was kind of crazy.  Aside from the regular work, activities and classwork, we decided to build a shelf for Gracie’s closet.  It took us a few days because this wasn’t a shelf in a box, but instead was made completely by scratch.  Kerri picked out the wood, support structures and screws.  It was a learning experience, but I have to admit that I am pretty proud of that shelf as it was the first thing of its size that I completely built from scratch.

Then last Thursday I got word that my aunt had passed away unexpectedly.  It was such a shock and I still can’t process it.  I am absolutely brokenhearted for my uncle as they had been married 45 years.  Life is such a roller coaster.  With the great joys of life we suffer some major pain.  I have been thinking a lot about life, death and God.  I think as I grow in my relationship with Christ, God becomes more mysterious.  You would think that as we grew closer to God we would understand Him better, but it seems to work the other way.  I have to say that I am alright with serving a God that I don’t understand.  He is powerful, loving, full of wrath and full of grace.

 I don’t get it, but this crazy week has really challenged the way I look at God.  I understand less, but I have more peace.  I pray that God continues to challenge the way I view life.  Every time I think I have God figured out, He throws a curve.  When I am expecting a curve, He throws a knuckle ball.  I am growing to love that about Him!!!!