One more reason.....

"Celia, I've been in an accident......I'm ok." The first part stuns you, the second relieves you. Not a call you want to receive at 8am, or any time of day. One more reason I always answer the phone. Such was my morning. Chuck was involved in an accident on the way to work his part time job in the ER this morning. A lady ran a stop sign and blew right into his path. He didn't have time to think, brake, or brace for the impact. Thank the Lord the only things hurt were the two vehicles.



On the way to pick him up at the scene and give him a ride to work, I realized this was the closest we (me and my children) have ever been to losing Chuck. I used this opportunity to first, Thank the Lord for his gift of mercy on us, and second to teach them how precious life really is. We are not promised tomorrow. Lord make me to know my end, and what is the measure of my days, that I may know how frail I am." Psalm 39:4 We must love one another and honor God every moment we have. We get so caught up in the daily junk, that we lose perspective. We have an opportunity every minute we have breath to glorify God. How many minutes are wasted on "stuff?" In this fragile moment, God allowed my children to be soft and receptive to all I had to say. Reason #152 I was glad to have them home, with me. If they had been off at school, I would've lost such a tender moment. (Selfishlessly, they help me keep it together, too)



As Chuck and I stood at the scene watching the tow truck leave, I walked over to the lady that caused the accident. I hugged her and told her I was thankful she wasn't hurt. She looked at me, stunned. As tears welled in her eyes, she said, "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to hurt nobody." I assured her Chuck was fine, and again told her I was glad she was safe, and I would pray for her. Would I have done the same if he was hurt? I don't know, but I pray the Lord would grow me that I could show love, no matter the circumstances. I have nothing to offer without Christ. But in Him, and through Him, I can bring glory to the King of Kings. "All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls away." I Peter 1:24

Treasure everyday with one another. "Stuff" can be replaced. Thank you Lord for allowing me more time with the precious man you gave to me. Help me be a good steward with that time. :)