Changes

So much can change in such a short time.

Consider ... one day in November you could be wading in the surf

on a beach on O'ahu ...

and then a short two weeks later, you find yourself bundled against the wind, rain and cold of St. Louis, Missouri in order to enjoy the Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Consider ... news in November (less than two weeks before our scheduled departure from Hawaii) regarding the health of our newest Lopez bordered on "There is reason to be seriously concerned" and doctors talked of not allowing me to travel ...

and now, as of today, the news is nothing but good ... our little girl is weighing in at nearly 5 pounds (with 7 weeks still to go) and moving almost continually (or so it seems to me). Not a word or concern about me traveling to Germany ... all the concerns that were present in Hawaii have been resolved and the doctors here in Kansas City wished us a Bon Voyage!

Consider ... while our circumstances may change quickly, we are children of The Sovereign Lord of the Universe who is constant, unchanging, and faithful. He holds us close and cares for us throughout all the ups and downs of daily life. He is Good. Always.