So we got a call this morning that Mark's grandpa has passed away. He's not been well lately but actually had a miraculous healing of vertebrae in his spine last week. Mark had talked about going to Colorado for the funeral when Grandpa first went into the hospital. Now Mark feels peace from that expectation. Honestly I would love a road trip right now and we could see my uncle too. Anyways, the funny insight into his grandpa is this: when he fell at home a few weeks ago and was admitted to the hospital, Mark's grandma decided she could not take care of him anymore and moved into a nursing home the next day. The deal is that Grandpa never wanted to go and he was supposed to be discharged to the nursing home this week. I guess he got his wish. Mark laughs remembering how gracious but stubborn his grandpa has always been.
So Levi has had a fever since Friday after a vomiting episode. Yesterday he woke with a draining ear and I feared I had neglected another ear infection. After a brief consultation in the doctor's office, we've got a diagnosis of Swimmer's Ear. That's a relief. And, while I'm at it. Last night we decided to put Seth to sleep apart from us and scream himself back to sleep. So Mark was up most of the night, stuffing that pacifier back in his mouth at 20 minute intervals. Maybe he'll be sleeping through the night soon.
Well, the real reason I began this blog is to comment on this sadness and joy. Sunday we had a farewell party for Stu, a friend in our church who's leaving to eventually move close to his girlfriend in PA (and spend every weekend with her until then). He's just a year older than Mark and has remained a close friend. As I finished plans for his farewell party this weekend, I have just had a deep sadness in the pit of my heart. Stu has intense amounts of energy, passion, and hope. He has devoted millions of hours to the church it seems and has worked so hard to connect with our youth. I feel that we are in a great loss. There are so few young people in our church ...
One reason that I have felt a lot of loss is because another young lady just 10 days younger than Mark is a Ph.D student working fast and furious on her dissertation. Her graduation in May 2007 means that she would also be leaving. However, she told us this Sunday that her department is asking her what kind of money will keep her here at the University of Maryland. :) :) :) :) And she actually wants to be here. So this hope is a healing salve at a sad time of goodbye.
2 other bits. Mark and I go for his ordination interview this week. Whether he'll be ordained this year or next is a question because of new restrictive rules accepted by the General Assembly that become effective tomorrow. It's all a matter of how the requirements will be considered by a new, rather conservative GS.
Finally, we are down to one fish in our tank ... to buy more or let it go is the question.
So Levi has had a fever since Friday after a vomiting episode. Yesterday he woke with a draining ear and I feared I had neglected another ear infection. After a brief consultation in the doctor's office, we've got a diagnosis of Swimmer's Ear. That's a relief. And, while I'm at it. Last night we decided to put Seth to sleep apart from us and scream himself back to sleep. So Mark was up most of the night, stuffing that pacifier back in his mouth at 20 minute intervals. Maybe he'll be sleeping through the night soon.
Well, the real reason I began this blog is to comment on this sadness and joy. Sunday we had a farewell party for Stu, a friend in our church who's leaving to eventually move close to his girlfriend in PA (and spend every weekend with her until then). He's just a year older than Mark and has remained a close friend. As I finished plans for his farewell party this weekend, I have just had a deep sadness in the pit of my heart. Stu has intense amounts of energy, passion, and hope. He has devoted millions of hours to the church it seems and has worked so hard to connect with our youth. I feel that we are in a great loss. There are so few young people in our church ...
One reason that I have felt a lot of loss is because another young lady just 10 days younger than Mark is a Ph.D student working fast and furious on her dissertation. Her graduation in May 2007 means that she would also be leaving. However, she told us this Sunday that her department is asking her what kind of money will keep her here at the University of Maryland. :) :) :) :) And she actually wants to be here. So this hope is a healing salve at a sad time of goodbye.
2 other bits. Mark and I go for his ordination interview this week. Whether he'll be ordained this year or next is a question because of new restrictive rules accepted by the General Assembly that become effective tomorrow. It's all a matter of how the requirements will be considered by a new, rather conservative GS.
Finally, we are down to one fish in our tank ... to buy more or let it go is the question.
posted by Leah @ 10:03 AM
1 Comments:
At 10:35 PM,
*sara* said…
On the fish thing: Buy more.
As far as church goes: God has a plan. It's cheesy, but its true. Trust God.
Levi: Glad his ear isn't falling off.
Marks grandpa: I am so sorry to hear that. It is always so hard to lose a loved one. You will be in our prayers on your trip.
Remember, you are loved by an Almighty God who does almighty things just for you.
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