Snow Days

Snow began falling Sunday night, but earlier in the day Allison faced a storm of her own. The "hair thing" had been happening since Friday, each day the amount she pulled out the hairbrush grew. So, she made arrangements with a dear friend (thank you Kim) to seriously begin facing the inevitable. Kim cut and styled the wig but together they decided Allison wasn't emotionally ready to cut her own hair, so she put on the wig and came home.

When I saw her for the first time I assumed she had cut her hair but I was amazed and how much better the wig looked. Zach thought it was her own hair...a tiny affirmation that she desperately needed.

Today is day 3 of the "Blizzard of 2011"...I've been working from home. Thank you Father for a job that allows me to do that. Allison has been busy...busy cleaning out closets, washing/ironing clothes....and busy making caps that will eventually cover the fact that she is fighting this terrible disease. She's actually felt good for the last several days, but the emotional side of things can be overwhelming at times.

She wasn't ready Sunday to do anything about her hair, but God has once again provided Grace and she's about ready to make that decision. One way we know is that the tears come a little less often than they did just a few days ago. Just a little.

Being stuck inside because of the snow has pretty much forced us to slow down. And its given us an opportunity to reflect on all that's happening. Emotionally I think Allison would have had a hard time going to work this week, so I'm going to believe that the "Blizzard" was created just for us...God has an amazing way of forcing us to acknowledge him.

A friend of mine showed me a verse this week that I don't ever remember seeing. Job 37:6-7 says “He directs the snow to fall on the earth and tells the rain to pour down. Then everyone stops working so they can watch his power." WOW! How appropriate. How true.

Father, as I look out at the snow that You so sovereignly directed, I acknowledge and recognize Your Power. Lord, Your Ways are amazing, Your Power is limitless, Your Timing is perfect. I pray as we go through the days, weeks and months ahead that You will constantly remind us of this Truth and that You will continue to provide the grace and healing that Allison needs. I thank You for the comfort and direction You provide each moment and I thank You for providing me the opportunity to share these moments with the woman I love. Hold us Jesus, its in Your name I pray...