Over the past couple of weeks it seems as if I have had so many "different" experiences. It started two weeks ago when my son came down with the flu. He was so sick, unable to keep anything down and going to the restroom constantly. We're still battling the restroom bit, but it is getting better. I've never known a flu to last that long. I feel so bad for the little guy. Then a week and a half ago my mom came up for a visit. It was so nice to have her around, but during her stay I ended up with the flu. Thank goodness it was only an upset stomach, nothing more. Then on Friday night Avery and I were leaving Mike's basketball game. We were on our way home and a lady ran a red light and hit me. Avery and I were both fine. I saw her at the last possible moment and slammed on the brakes, but I was unable to avoid her. She hit me on the driver's side front quarter panel and it caused my car to spin a bit and my back end came around and hit her. Needless to say, the entire driver's side of my car is, well, messed up. After I realized we were okay I took care of the necessary things, calling 911 and Mike and prayed. I thanked the Lord for protecting us. I pray for protection every day and I know that the Lord took care of us that night. If I woudn't have had the opportunity to hit the brakes she would have hit me broadside...right in my door. God is so good. One could look at that and say I was "lucky". I don't believe in luck. I believe in the power of God. I believe in His protection, I believe in His salvation, I believe in His love, I believe in His grace, I believe in His forgiveness, I believe in His mercy, I believe in His sovereignty, I believe in HIM!

This particular event has really made me think. Am I living the life I should be? Am I allowing other things to take away my time with God? Do I worry more about the things of this world than about proclaiming His name? Am I guaranteed tomorrow? There have been more thoughts, but to put them all down would be impossible. I just know that I want to please Him in all things. I'm working on that, but I know that I must allow Him to take hold and and change me. I have to be willing. I am willing.