Heavy weights...

It was time!  Our two precious fur babies, Boomer and Beethoven, have healthy appetites.  It is no surprise that we purchase dog food often.  With large dogs, it is necessary to use large bags of dog food...fifty pounds, to be exact.  

Tim purchased more dog food a few days ago. Before he left for work, we needed to move it out of the vehicle to use that night.  He had to leave early and didn't have time.  So I asked him to open the SUV hatch and without hesitation, I quickly picked up the food.  At first I wondered why Tim looked so shocked.  Then I understood. In a rush to meet the need, I lifted, held and carried that fifty pound bag of food toward the house. Tim laughed as he drove away when I made a comment about being a country gal.  In all fairness, I admit that I didn't make it to the house with that large bag.  Instead, I found a halfway point...our picnic table...and carefully placed the food on top of the table.  I reached my limit.  I was very grateful when our son later told me he took care of getting the food to the house.  

I began thinking.  How often do we carry around more than we should on this life journey...alone?  I'm not referring to bags of dog food.  Instead, the burdens of life may include worry, insecurity, shame, guilt, comparison and so many other concerns.  Life is so precious but not always easy.  We feel.  We hurt.  We wonder.  We don't have all the answers.  

I am so thankful to know that Someone cares...all the time.  He holds me when I am weak and worn.  He listens to me when I have no words.  He dries my tears that remain in my heart.  He leads me when I am lost and reach my limit.  He carries me...and my burdens...all of them....even the very heavy and hidden ones.  I am amazed.  I am grateful.  I am never alone.<3~thl