I Find You Waiting

I texted her late last night. Because she lives too far from me. Because her city is large and has been mentioned as a target. Because even though she has a husband and children of her own, she’ll always be my little girl and the instinct to protect her will always be strong.

So, tomorrow is 9-11. We’re not trying to scare you and we aren’t suggesting you should, but have y’all considered keeping the boys home?

Her response came early this morning.

Didn’t even think about it until you texted. Just prayed and feel it’s okay to let them go.

I read her message to her dad and we both smiled. Nothing she said could have sounded better to our ears. Resisting fear, choosing faith.

And that’s exactly what you should do,  I wrote. We love you.

Phil left before daylight. I watched the sun rise over the lake bank and prayed for us all. That God would thwart the new plans of evil men today and grant old grief fresh healing.  That we would all turn to God and find Him waiting.

Hugs,
Shellie