Hurricane Ike devastated a great part of Galveston Island and Crystal Beach. The water came in, stayed a while, then retreated. There were many damaged trees. Artists came onto the island and created beauty from these destroyed trees. Above is a picture of one of the tree trunks and what the artist made out of it.
Caregiving has been a similar experience for me. It came like a Hurricane that moved slowly over my life and left a tremendous hole when it was finished. I am still finding areas that need refining and healing. But, from that experience developed a compassion for caregivers and the ones they love so much. I have empathy when I come across an individual who has found they are doing the best they can to provide what their loved one needs.
Jeremiah 29:11 in the Old Testament is a Scripture that tells God's intent for us. He has a plan. I find that if I will persevere, that plan becomes obvious and I can move forward in peace and confidence.
Today, Google Galveston Island and the pictures of the trees made into art by some talented individuals.
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