Several years ago, I wrote a post to honor my dad Vernon. I shared the story of his time in Korea. I did my best to share his heroism with my readers. I wanted the world to know what an amazing man the simple farmer from Kansas truly was. I wanted to honor my hero. This past week, I lost my "other" dad. My father-in-law, Keith, passed from this life to the next. It has been a difficult time, to say the least. Let me introduce the man who became Dad Johnson to me almost 36 years ago. I briefly met my husband's family on our college campus. Little did I know that two years later, I would again be introduced to them, but this time as their son's girl friend. Keith (my husband) and I were traveling to Michigan to begin our summer internships. His family graciously met us in Terre Haute, as we had left Springfield, MO, in the wee hours of the morning. From the moment we made acquaintance, I was wrapped in their love and joy. T...
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You may have seen on fb that I was in a car accident a few weeks ago. It really shook me up. I felt unprotected and even angry with God even though logically I truly believe He kept those of us safe from what could have been life-threatening. I spent lots of night just telling the Lord that I wanted to trust. I wanted to feel Him close. I wanted HIM. But I was so beat up I just felt hurt and anger toward Him that I didn't even want to feel. I'm not completely over some of that, but He has given me some sweet peace inside, some songs on my heart, that I know were not of me. Saying a prayer right now for the same for you. Your faith in the hard time of not feeling Him is a testimony to us all. You are beautiful!!