Unsure

You know that feeling like you have no idea where things are going to take you and what will happen next? You have no control over anything and you have no clue how it is all going to fit together or come together in the near future? Yet, despite the insecurity and fear, you can't help but thinking all has placed you where you are now and no harm has been strong enough to break you. I guess it's called faith in something or someone.

When I was a teenager my favorite poem was footprints....the one about walking alone and then discovering that there were two sets of the footprints in the sand, so you weren't really alone. I often think that when my children are feeling their worst that I can't make it better, but I can be there for them and let them know they are not alone. I actually think I feel worse than they do because I hurt for them. That must be what it is like for Jesus when we are in pain or feel hopeless and alone.

I will try to remember the footprints in the sand (in addition to the little angel named Elaine) next to me through the uncertainty and insecurity.