Hearts Knitted Together

Sometimes life swirls around you so fast that it seems as though people, trees, houses, roads, and cars all are in perpetual motion.   Life so boldly places you on the merry-go-round and spins it until your hair flows in the quickness of the wind while you grip the cold steel bars and your back and head arch to the momentum.  I think I've had a couple of days like that. 

Some things are so difficult to watch.  I was thinking today that watching nurses poke and prod at my dad was so difficult.  But when I really thought about it, I realized that there are worst things that can happen than watching the natural aging process of a parent.  What a joy it has been to watch my parents grow old together, celebrate anniversary milestones, still make eyes at each other while holding hands.  The many years and the trials that cause hearts to be so closely knitted together are nothing short of amazing to watch. 

The Bible says that as our bodies decay, our souls become more vibrant while we stand on the brink of eternity with God.  Amazing.  Spine chilling.  So in looking back on this medical emergency, feeling sad is not my primary emotion.  Raw hope for a bright eternity is what I choose.