It's January the 21st, 2012. I've not posted since Thanksgiving of 2011. That would make me the ultimate slacker. I wonder if anyone ever reads these posts anyway. Regardless - I survived the Christmas holidays but my mind and soul seem injured somehow. I sent gifts to my brother and two sisters as well as my two sons, my new grandson, Wesley Richard (his 1st Christmas!), and Wesley's Mother and two sisters. Yet, my sons hurt me - no response, no thank you...nothing. Is it me or are people less caring, less considerate and more self-centered and selfish? The Holy Word says that in the last days, men's hearts will become cold. That's just one sign among many that tells me the 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ draws near. Here it is winter and even though Mississippi doesn't really have what I call a winter, thus far it's been warmer than usual. This is not a good thing because that means the Gulf of Mexico is going to be warmer this year and that means the hurricane season could be rather active.
But that's not here yet. This is supposed to be an update. I had received my "pink slip" from the USAF concerning my employment as an instructor. My pink slip was revoked. I had to sign paperwork that offically cancelled that notice and now I'm re-applying for my job as a permanent position and have been for 2 months. I've applied about a dozen times and have received 3 notices of not being hired. They say this will take some time. NO KIDDING!?
My stepson, Brandon, aged 31, had his gall bladder taken out last week. It was necrotic - which means it was basically nothing but dead rotting flesh plus gallstones. He had two surgeries. Here it is Friday night/Saturday morning and he's home after 3 days in the hospital, taking painkillers and just laying around his house. It's been a rough few months for the young man. His wife left him last May and he's been shuffling his children (my grandkids) back and forth from her place to his. It's a sad sad situation - one that we all pray for that in God's way, in His time and in His wisdom, this marriage or divorce shall be according to His will. It's a rough road trip for Brandon for sure.
My poor wife still has her back and hip problems. The ambulance chasers - er, lawyers - still are stumblingblocks to the doctors trying to help her. It's been 6 years of litigation and delays. Starting to take its toll on us both. Faith in Christ is really all we can have.
Not much more to share at this point. Life goes on, the road trip is still rough and full of potholes but I (we) keep travelling down it. We have no choice. Life is what it is. Until later, may the Lord be with you - whoever you are out there. He is still here, traveling with us down the rough road of life but He's already done the hard part - it's up to us to hang on to Him. Love one another, care about each other, remember the love He has for us all - even though we don't deserve it. That's what grace is all about.
Later. Enjoy the sunset ... taken on Chesapeake Bay Beach, Norfolk, VA, 1997 ☺
