04/26/2023
Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
That has been going through my mind so much the past year. Often, when a season comes to an end, it's a time of growth or even a time of grief. In my case, I think it's a little of both. I've known for months this was God's will, but like always, I've asked for the "Negotiation" and maybe a "what if I did it this way" plan. But, inside, I knew it was time.
About a year ago, while at my first home party, my Dad's health took a drastic turn and after several hospital visits, we moved him into the house. Life, well, it has a way of dictating things and that's where we are. I've now moved into full time caregiver and manager of life roll for my Dad and a few others and as hard as I've tried, there are just not enough hours in the day.
Someone recently said, "I bet you're enjoying more down time now that you're home with your Dad!" I just had to laugh, down time? What is that? LOL!! I heard a pastor say last week, "Don't say stupid stuff when you've not walked in their shoes." LOL!! That cracked me up and I could do nothing but lift a hand of praise and shout YES! LOL!!
I've fought it, I pushed limits, but I know it's time to close this small chapter of my life's story. One day, maybe, God will open the door and I'll walk back into Rachel's Beadables.
When one door closes, another one opens and I'm thankful that as I close this chapter, a life of ministry has opened her arms and with a heart filled with gratitude, I'm walking into this portion of life.
Thank you to those who've supported Rachel's Beadables. I look forward to our paths crossing again.
To Every Thing There Is A Season.