by Sarah Joy Albrecht | October 21st, 2008
The song “He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands” is stuck in my head this morning.
In 40 minutes, my alarm is supposed to go off to wake me up. One of my little guys had an accident and soaked his bed. Instead of going back to sleep after that, I got stuck in the bathroom while my stomach did crazy things. Better here than at the hospital, I guess. Well, heh, we’re not there yet.
In three hours, I am supposed to be checking into the hospital for my myomectomy surgery.
I’m really really scared – five children naturally because I hate needles, okay? I’m trying not to think about what is about to hit me.
Yesterday, we applied to renew passports for those children in our family whose passports are about to expire. In my safe where I keep the documents for this sort of thing, I found something to be read at my funeral someday – which I had written after the unexpected death of Tom’s Aunt. I was comforted to see that five years later, I wouldn’t change a thing.
My thoughts for the Living are these:
We exist because God willed us to.
He appointed a time for us to be born and a time to die.
The time that God appointed for me to die
Is according to His perfect plan for my life
And I accept it willingly and with eagerness to meet Him, my CreatorThe time that we live on this earth belongs to God
Therefore, our every thought and action must be for His glory
We must love wholeheartedly and sacrificially
Always putting the needs of others above our own
Because all our needs will be met by the Father in His due timeRead the scriptures daily
Be in a constant state of prayer
Spread the Good News with boldness –
Satan is defeated and we have nothing to fear
Look at trials as opportunities to trust in and serve the Lord
Above everything, be obedient to God
Without Him, we are nothingI love ALL of you and look forward to seeing you in Glory,
Humbly and affectionately yours,Sarah Joy Albrecht
PS: Tom – You and the children are the loveliest of gifts the Lord gave to me on earth, and yet your lives are eternal! Kiss our children often for me and tell them their mommy loves them soooo much!
I’m interested to see how the Lord is going to use this day for His glory.
I am in good hands.
Hey,
I hope things did go well.
Thinking of you ;-)
Brandy
Beautiful! And for anyone whose first thought is “how morbid!” I say “how life affirming” that any approach to a fearful medical procedure be infused with the eternal. I’ve done the same and experienced the peace that passes understanding.
Now, on the other side, knowing you did so well, the truth is still Truth. And we breathe praise that He showed mercy on us and let us keep you a while longer.
With love,
Ruth
It sounds like peace found a way to calm your fears. I was so blessed by your well thought out words to your family. May the always ring true and bless the hearts of your Great grandchildren when they are finally read.
because of Jesus, Bobbie