Last night I got a phone call from my brother saying that my grandpa Merkle was rushed to the hospital and that he might only have about 3 hours to live.
My world spinned for a moment----do I book a flight? Should I call and say goodbye? Should I try and go to bed?
Everything rushes through your mind when you hear life changing news. I feel like this past year has been full of "news" as I know it has been for many. News of my grandpa passing just took my breath away because so many other things factor in.
I gained perspective in the moment when my brother said, "just pray Kylie, ok?"
It knocked me right to my knees where I needed to be. Instead of planning for the funeral I needed to pray for God's will.
I hung up the phone and tried with all my might not to cry........didn't exactly work. God knew I needed someone elses strength for the moment and when I thought I could do it on my own-he had someone already lined up. My roomate Ginny (whom I share a room with) calmly said, "Kylie, do you want me to pray?"
Just like that.....here we were in my room---praying away. LOVE THAT.
Grandpa was given another breath of God's will and grace and made it through the night and surgery. The pacemaker for his heart is in and he is feeling much better.
Thank you Lord----
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