My job is to pray.

August 2, 2007 by Lynda

Oy – I just erased a HUGE post, because after writing it, I just didn’t want to bare that many of my thoughts. But it helped to write it, to think it all through…even if I just erased it later.

The jist of it is, that when I’m called into situations I’m not comfortable with, I pray. I’m not comfortable today. My hubby is Search and Rescue volunteer and got called out last night to go 300 miles away to help search for a lost hiker, and I’m not sure when I’ll here from him or when he’ll be home. I’m not comfortable, but God knows that, and I know God is in control and God chose ME specifically to be my husband’s wife, for a reason, for a purpose… so I pray.

When he gets the page during our 26th anniversary dinner last night, to go home and run off to do hero stuff – I just pray and know God is in control, and remember we have been married to each other for 26 years, because God ordained that it would be so, that we were meant for each other, for a reason, for a purpose. So, I pray.

When I turn on the radio driving home after dropping the hubby off at the station, and hear about the bridge collapse in Minnesota, I pray. Then when it dawns on me that if it had happened here, that’s where the hubby would be called to go…. I pray again.

When I say goodbye to my son tomorrow morning as he leaves to hike 62 miles through the Sierras with his grandfather and my brother, and I know I won’t hear from him for at least a week, I pray. I know that it is not a mistake that I am his mother, or my father’s daughter, or my brother’s sister. I am for a reason, for a purpose. So, I pray.

And I knit…. a lot.

30 Responses

on August 2, 2007 at 4:48 pm purlingsprite

I will add my prayers to you. I just read about the bridge. We had a fire up the mountain (a couple of miles from our house) and we were without power since yesterday 5pm, it just barely got turned back on, so I am late in finding out about this tragedy. Please know that you won’t be the only one knitting and praying. Huggs and comfort, xoxoxoxo
on August 2, 2007 at 4:51 pm Lynne

And we pray with you, Lynda. God bless your family.
on August 2, 2007 at 4:59 pm Niki

Praying with you as well. We have had a rough week with all of this – my aunt is in Oroville, where the partial bridge fell on Tuesday, and 80% of my family is in Minneapolis. God is so good – my uncle, who would usually drive that way home, worked from home yesterday, and my aunt in Oroville had a later shift that day, so she wasn’t driving that way when it fell. Hang in there!
on August 2, 2007 at 5:00 pm tammyknits

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petitiion, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Ph 4:6-7

I will pray too.
on August 2, 2007 at 5:09 pm Laura

May it bring you comfort and peace to know that others are praying for you and yours, too.
on August 2, 2007 at 5:55 pm Rennagayle

When my dh rushed in the house telling me to turn on Fox News and I saw the collapsed bridge, I knew I had to immediately call my 23yo daughter who lives in the Minneapolis area. Though it was good to hear her sweet voice answer with “I’m nowhere near it, Mom”, truthfully, I wasn’t really scared.

I just knew God was watching over my little girl. Truthfully, she was near it, though she didn’t realize it at the time. She was at a night class she’d driven to by herself. She found out this morning from her boyfriend that they do indeed drive over that bridge on the evenings he gives her a lift to her class, and they both could very well have been there at that time. I won’t think of the what if’s. I’ll dwell on the fact that we have a heavenly Father who gives His angels charge over us.

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. 🙂
on August 2, 2007 at 6:51 pm LisaK

I will pray too. I hope your family is returned to you safely.

I also pray for safety and comfort for the people involved in the bridge collapse, and the lost hiker.
on August 2, 2007 at 7:54 pm Kat with a K

Lynda, Your family will be in my prayers as well.

You MS3 is looking amazing, by the way!
on August 2, 2007 at 8:10 pm Beth

I’m praying with you, too, Lynda. Your outlook is great. Sometimes I get involved in the details and forget to stop and pray. 🙂
on August 2, 2007 at 9:14 pm annie

What a beautiful post. The comfort that comes from prayer is awesome. I will be praying for your husband and the lost hiker as well.
on August 2, 2007 at 9:23 pm Lara

I will pray with you too. Prayer does bring comfort and that is why we have it. I have no doubt the ones you love will return home safely.

Your MS3 stole is gorgeous! Did you add length to it? I am almost done with the first chart of clue 4 and am thinking I may need to add on. I like the length of yours.

Take good care of yourself!
on August 2, 2007 at 10:15 pm Sonya

I’ll be praying that your men make it home safe and sound, Lynda. Praying and knitting go so well together.
on August 3, 2007 at 2:00 am Theresa

You are not praying (or knitting) alone.
on August 3, 2007 at 3:47 am Knittypants

I’ll add my prayers, too. I’m so glad God understands all these difficult things even when we are wondering and trusting.
on August 3, 2007 at 9:23 am erin

Lynda, thanks for sharing so that I have the privilege of praying. It’s very difficult to share very personal things in an open blog such as this. And my daughter just reminded me last night of giving thanks even for trying times. Take care.
on August 3, 2007 at 12:53 pm Mary Ann

Amen.
on August 3, 2007 at 3:14 pm Mamma

As always you are an inspiration. Your quiet strength and faith is an inspiration. Thank you for sharing this part of you with us. Your family is in my prayers too.
on August 3, 2007 at 6:40 pm Emily

Pray without ceasing.

PS Three cheers for hero stuff.
on August 3, 2007 at 8:14 pm Miz Booshay

Joining my prayers with yours.
on August 4, 2007 at 1:31 am Katie

As with all of the others, Lynda, I’m joining you in prayer.
on August 4, 2007 at 6:33 am ~Kristie

I love that you remind us all that God is in control, and our part is to pray. My thoughts and prayers are with you too.

On the flip side, your knitting looks beautiful!
on August 4, 2007 at 8:47 pm Cynthia

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there.
on August 5, 2007 at 1:52 am Jennifer

I will add you and your family to my prayers as well. Hang in there, Lynda.
on August 5, 2007 at 2:23 am Punkin

Amen. I thank God that we can come before Him in prayer. He is faithful.
on August 6, 2007 at 8:38 pm jillian

My thoughts are with you, Linda. He will be home soon safe and sound, I just know it.
on August 6, 2007 at 11:54 pm Julie T

Oh, Lynda, I can soooo relate to your heart. I am especially sorry to have missed the trip with you last week because you and I share this part of our lives in a unique way. My husband was a fireman when we got married and I live comfortably within his job. But lately, his job involves ocean rescue, with helicopters and with personal watercraft in tight situations. So …..I pray.

And Happy Anniversary.
on August 7, 2007 at 9:36 pm michelle y

Lynda, you are so encouraging. Praying with you, too. Thanks for reminding us all that He cares for us, He wants the best for us. Even when it seems so dark. Thank God He is in control.
on August 8, 2007 at 6:58 am Magalie

Thank you! That ministered a great deal to me.
It brings Eph. 6:14-18 to mind.
on August 21, 2007 at 2:25 am Cheryl

I will also pray for him, though I am pretty sure he should be back home safe and sound by now.

This was my first visit to your blog – and I am adding it to my favorites. I am new to the blogging world, and am finding it slightly addictive!
on September 10, 2007 at 12:44 am Mary

Hi, I just discovered your website. Decided to comment on this posting, although late.
God gives travel mercies and protection – Ps 121 (my favorite!) – when your husband goes out on his volunteer work, it will strengthen you.
Bless you.