Rollercoasters

I've never liked them, I always offer to be the one who stays at the bottom, holding the bags, or looking after the child too small to go on them.............but when it comes to life you don't seem to get that option.

Yesterday Paul's dad made it come from hospital - a leveling out I hoped, realising it probably wouldn't be for long, not suspecting or anticipating the phonecall this morning from Val, to say that his mum was ill, and being rushed into hospital again. Several hours later and she seems to be ok, may be something they can treat, but I'm with my daughter, I'd rather not do this anymore - if only. But on a day when both my children have cried, its oh so very hard.

I will hang on to the verse I'd sought out for Sarah as an idea to paint in the study, a real favourite but it never grows old - "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". Jeremiah 29:11 I will believe that He has a plan that will not harm us, but that will give us hope, and a future.

We are ok Paul, love you

And anyone else reading, thank you - your prayers are literally holding us up

Kal x