So this year's Thanksgiving was a little different. Yes, it was the first one that Margaret and I celebrated as husband and wife. And it was the first one where we used our fine china for the first time. We also had the opportunity to host to Margaret's father who was down for a few days visiting from Lake City. He hadn't been feeling well and by Friday morning, we were on our way to the VA and from there to the hospital. He had to have his gallbladder removed. We were so glad that he was with us. I would have hated to think about how long he would have waited in pain before he took himself. I was also very thankful for the doctors, nurses and all the equipment, tests, lab work that goes on when you bring someone in. It was amazing how it can put your mind, at least a little more, at ease.
In the time waiting in the hospital, I was thinking about another book I had just finished, Fearless by Max Lucado. Life, death, economy, violence (need I go on?) permeate our thoughts. One of Max's thoughts really gave me pause. He spoke of pregnancy and all the things that are happening to a child in the womb. They are growing hair, a nose, a tongue and many other things that, from the perspective of the womb, are totally useless. It's not until we are out to we realize their benefit. Could this life have some of the same features? Could there be some things in our life that seem meaningless now but will show to be of great benefit in eternity? It's worth thinking about. And while the weather is cold (at least by Florida standards), it's worth curling up with a good book. If you struggle with fear, this would be a good book to get you on the road to freedom.
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! And Margaret's dad is doing much better now.
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