At the end of June, Dee and I headed to the Black Hills (SD) to see our children, as well as our granddaughter Montana. Just before the 4th of July I got a call from Bennett. He had thrown his back out, and was unable to drive to the hospital to see Amy. Needless to say, I got the first flight out to Houston to be with them. Over the next four days, I observed one of the greatest struggles - the struggle for life. Amy's condition remains serious, and I know they would appreciate your prayer.
Dee and I have spoken about the blessing of health in our lives - and in the lives of our children. Most of the time I don't even think about it. But when a close friend, even younger than me, goes through such a struggle, I am reminded of that blessing. While I know that Heaven is the ultimate healing, we want Amy to be with us for years to come.
How do you deal with this kind of situation in your life? How do you pray when a friend of family member is near death?
May God grant you simple joys in your life every day. And may you not take those joys for granted.
