But I still have so much to be thankful for

The plan was for our friends to come over for Thanksgiving. They have come maybe 5 or 6 of the 8 years we have been here. They were going to bring our daughter with them.

Plans have changed. My friend's brother in law in GA has been told he has 3-4 days to live. They are in a holding pattern, trying to decide to fly to GA now or to wait. There was so much indecision. They wanted to come here, they wanted to bring our daughter home, if they had to fly out then what....they would have their dog and our daughter to get back to the big city. The thought was that my daughter could drive their car back home but....they only have cars with stick shift and she has never learned that. She has also never made the 6 hour trip alone and there is a big pass in the way. A big pass that could get snow at any minute.

We are ALL sad! Our friend's youngest boy was very disappointed. He loves to come here during hunting season.

When all is said and done though...in 3-4 days, God willing, we will still all be alive. We aren't losing a beloved family member. The sick man, who is about 48 years old, has two very young children. He has a wife who is scared of what lies ahead. There is a big family that is going to be attending a funeral very soon unless there is some miraculous healing.

So yes, our plans have changed and we are disappointed but at the same time we are also so very thankful for what we do have. AND our daughter will be heading home for her Christmas break in a couple of weeks. She has already made arrangements to spend Thanksgiving and the day after with her best friend and their family.

Praise - God is in control. Nothing takes him by surprise.
Prayers - for that young man in Georgia, for a miraculous healing if it is God's will. For all of the family members, for comfort and strength to get through this.