When I was 10, without much warning, my family packed up and moved from Taiwan to California. Upon starting High School, I started attending various churches regularly. Shortly after I was 18, I acknowledged Jesus as my God and Savior. At 22, I was devastated that I wasn’t finished yet at UCLA and had to stay another year...
God’s sovereign hand… perfect timing
Without being brought here to the United States, I would not have been introduced to Jesus. Without accepting Christ as my Savior and Lord, I would not have been involved in the Grace On Campus Bible Study at UCLA that transformed my heart and life. Without staying that 5th year at UCLA, I would not have met Matthew, God's gift and tool to "hold on" to me. Without my husband, I would not have been linked to the amazing Holbrook family and Grace Church family...
God’s sovereign hand… perfect timing
This morning at about 6:30, the phone rang. It was Mom, calling for Matthew. Dad was gone on a business trip and she needed her first born son. Grandpa Norris has gone to sleep last night and woke up in heaven! He must be so excited to be able to ditch his Parkinsons ravaged body, the wheelchair, aprons, and all them handkerchiefs! I picture him prancing and darting from one place to another, on the streets of gold, eating and drinking all sorts of delights without waiting for things to be "mechanical soft" or thickened! As Aaron said, he is probably fixing everything in heaven and saving all the parts J. But here below, I am thankful that Mom was able to have Matthew and Aaron (who just happened to be in town for the week) with her and Grandma.
God’s sovereign hand… perfect timing
After some final good-byes, the mortuary took Grandpa’s body. Everyone reconvened at Mom’s house. Through the tears, we celebrated Grandpa’s full life. Mom told us that a decision was made yesterday that due to Grandpa’s need for additional care, Grandpa and Grandma were not going to be able to live in the same unit anymore. Mom woke up in the early praying for wisdom and peace. Then, her phone rang…
God’s sovereign hand… perfect timing
Thank You, Lord, for Your perfect timing. Thank You for allowing us to see and recognize your mighty hand upon the details… in hindsight. Thank You for shielding and protecting our eyes and understanding when knowing would be too overwhelming for us to bear. Thank You Lord, for teaching us to trust You in our steps and to challenge us to live a life of no regrets. I praise You for Your good and faithful servant… Grandpa Norris.
I miss you already, Grandpa! Love you, see you soon!
