The Highs and The Lows

I only have a few minutes before my Connection group, but I wanted to blog some. I am utterly exhausted. I got back from an amazing mountains trip with my college friends last night (more on that later). And, we left for Mike's grandfather's funeral in Eastern NC early this morning. In the span of driving literally from one corner of NC to the other, I have gone through every emotion.

Spending time with my "Seesturs" was just wonderful. Besides getting away and relaxing, we just have the best time together and the friendships are so easy. I always feel like when I see them we just pick up the conversation where we last left off. Definitely an emotional high! It was hard to leave them.

And, today was difficult as we said good bye to one of the dearest men of God I have ever met. Mike's grandfather was such a special man. His funeral today was such a celebration of his life of faith, with testimonies of the people he led to the Lord. He was a navy man and Pearl Harbour survivor. He and Mike's grandmother were married for 65 beautiful years. We have such mixed emotions as we miss him already, yet we rejoice that he is sitting at the feet of His Savior.

I praise God that His presence is felt in the times of elation and also the times of sorrow.