Shattered glass, strengthened soul...

There was no time or energy  for interruptions tonight.  After ten days of illness and still not well, I was not pleased with a large "to-do" list.  I wanted to sleep instead.  Yet much work remained.

While multi-tasking in the kitchen, I thought I would add one more project.  I would brew tea as I worked on everything else.  That would save time!   

Then it happened.  Holding the glass carafe, I heard glass shatter.  The handle remained in my hand but warm glass and liquid covered the floor.  The metal band that held the carafe together had loosened and my tea carafe literally fell apart.

It is very important to note that I experienced childhood trauma with broken glass.  Seriously!!  Those who know me well realize this is a sincere matter.  After a terrifying event, I went "into shock" and fell through a glass door.  Since then, anytime I hear glass break, a streak of terror goes through me.  I strongly dislike hearing glass shatter, to say the least. 

So hearing the decanter shatter tonight was not pleasant.  Additionally, I was tired and not feeling strong.  Now I had to clean up the mess and finish all other projects. "Grrrreat!," I said under my breath...but not in a positive manner, at all.

I called our daughter, who planned to visit soon.  Rachel brought a brand new decanter home so I could finish making tea.  She even brought supper!  Now I was smiling! 

Thinking about the evening, I remembered Isaiah 40: 28>31:  "Do you not know?  Have you not heard?  The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.  He will not grow tired or weary and His understanding no one can fathom.  He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.  Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." 

I thought about Rachel's help giving me strength.  I was reminded of God's constant love, strength, hope, understanding and Presence as we face each moment of life.  Whether we face laughter, challenges, trauma or blessings, God holds us, loves us and heals us in His precious arms.  And that makes my spirit soar once again.<3~thl