Changes

Much can change in a month. The weather, your weight, your job, your home, your status.....in fact, in a matter of minutes, what had been normal, can become a "new" normal. Our family has experienced such a change in the past couple of weeks.

In the realm of the big, wide world, it is a small change. To the person involved in it however, it is a huge change. In a quick turn of events over a few intense hours, our daughters two year marriage dissolved almost instantaneously and because of a very loved four month old child, the event greatly impacted many people who loved this new little family.

There is hurt, tears, anger, disbelief, fear, caution, forgivenuess, peace and hope. I am confident that healing is immenant, and that God is still on the throne. As her mother, and the grandmother of this precious and innocent little grandchild, I have only become more protective. Perhaps too quick to point out indiscresions and vocalize the realization of past clues. My purpose is protection, but it is usually received with condemnation. That is not my intent. It is difficult, if not impossible to back out of "Mother" mode, and simply stand in a guarded position, making no verbal observations, nor excercise any mobility to intervene.

I am proud of our family nonetheless. All have come together and embraced my daughters. The ears that hear her story and offer direction seem impartial but guided. Mainly I know that her protection is utmost in everyones minds. In my daughter, I see strength and determination surfacing in the midst of devastation. I sense acceptance and healing, though surely they are still a little too hard to reach just yet.

I wish only the best for all involved. Even so, I pray for more changes in a positive direction. Someone once said, "if you are not changing, you are dying". There is something to learn from that statement.

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