As most of you probably know, Real Life has been rather difficult these past few weeks. My premie granddaughter, Ayla, has been fighting for life since she was born on November 11, sixteen weeks early. I’ve been spending much of this time focusing on the needs of my young son, his equally-young girlfriend and their tiny, beautiful little girl. Sadly, it looks as though her fight is nearly over. Until things settle down here, I just can’t find a lot of emotional energy to write witty, wise things for this blog. However, this blog and its associated community of loyal subjects are important to me.
I have a dozen posts in the “to be written” queue. I’m sure they’ll be Truly Helpful and Utterly Meaningless as always. (Like the “choose your own adventure” approach to determining whether self-publishing or traditional publishing is best for you. Or the mostly-serious post on all the “first impressions” a new writer must manage on the path to publishing.)
But it’s not quite time to write those.
Until then…play football with your sons and buy your daughters ponies. And offer love and grace to those who need it. (That would be all of us.)
Peace.
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10 responses to “Soon, But Not Yet”
I’m so sorry to hear about little Ayla. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I’ve walked a similar road (not the same, but similar) and know how hard it is.
Prayers for you and yours in this difficult time.
“The hands which give are taking,
“And the hands which take bestow:
“Always the bough is breaking
Heavy with fruit or snow.”
~ Scottish Poet William Soutar
May peace be with you in this hour of darkness.
saying a prayer for her little life and strength for you.
That’s hard hay, my prayers are with you.
This breaks my heart. I am so sorry.
Someday the blessings will return. So sad. And yet God’s provision for Ayla is the best of all. Thank you for allowing us the privilege to pray for her little life and your family’s pain.
Oh, wow Steve. I’m so sorry. Praying for all of you.
So sorry Stephen,
Can’t even imagine what you’re going through…
beaming strength and energy from here in ohio….
I’m so sorry. I will pray for you and your family.