The year is almost over. 2020, a year which had so many big plans and held so much promise, turned into a year dominated by a small virus which made a big difference in the life of almost everyone on the planet. Whatever we may think about its origin, its handling by our medical, political and economic pundits, it changed the course of our lives and life as we now live it. The panic, the paranoia, the way we interact with others and the way we process the "facts" are unprecedented.
We have faced big calamities many times; violent weather, wildfires, assassinations, business failures, earthquakes, Y2K, terrorist attacks......and personal health issues, injuries, loss of loved ones, and we have always come through them with a resolve to be stronger and more united. But this year has been different: There were more agendas than usual, more radical theories and conspiracies, more people marching, picketing and protesting, more stress on our medical resources, more finger-pointing, longer food lines, product shortages, and a shrinking back from unity to division.
I don't have a crystal ball, but I am resigned to letting God be my "Leader". I may take the vaccine, or not; I may have my rotator cuff operated on, or not; I have a lot of decisions to make, and big or small, I am trusting God to lead Karen and me where He wants us to be and what He wants us to do. All the so-called-experts should do the same. They seem more concerned with appeasing the various "interests" in our population and pursuing personal fame rather than pleasing the "audience of ONE" who put us here for our good (the small) and His Glory (The Big). We've lost sight of the Big picture and our future in deference to achieving immediate small rewards and fleeting happiness.
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Sorry I haven't kept up with your blogs. Been sorta busy with the job and just getting along with life. We haven't had our little dusting of snow this year yet, however, it's cold enough right now at lows in the mid 20's. We got 8 inches a couple of years back though. I might have mentioned that I recently went through a round of EKG's, stress tests, Calcium build-up scans, etc. They put me on some anti-coagulent, Xarelto, averaging $95 / month in new prescription costs after Med Part D kicks in. Wasn't expecting that.
ReplyDeleteThe new pup, Buddy, has more energy than 3 kindergartners in a McDonald's. Keeps us on our toes - likes to chew electric blanket cords (thankfully unplugged).
Saw your snowy cabin picture - get it framed!
Praying for Rob and Ellie, miss you guys...