Open Windows...Open Hearts

     We've finally gotten a break in a very hot, very dry summer.  The temperatures this past weekend were cool and crisp, a preview of weeks to come.  I love this time of year.  I love to open my windows and air out the house.

     But some things aren't so easily aired.  As I've blogged about recently, we have had some major life-changing happenings around here.  This week especially we've been dealt some hard blows.  People we thought we knew have left us, betrayed us and the pain is so severe you can almost touch it.  But as I was talking to my daughters, I was reminded of the story of Job.  Poor Job.  He was trying to be so good, so faithful, yet God let Satan test him.  Did Job know he was being tested?  No.  If he had, it would have probably made his suffering more bearable.  He would know WHY he was going through the terrible things he was facing.  But he didn't know.  He believed.  His faith was true.  
     There is something important here for us to remember. In our suffering, we do not know all the facts. God hides some of them from us. It would be so much easier for us to accept many troubles with courage if we knew what His plan is for us, but then, how could we build our FAITH?
     But the glorious thing is that while we are building our faith, God sends angels to help us.  Angels without wings.  Friends.  
     Cait has been going through so much lately.  She has had to make some difficult decisions and accept some difficult realities, but she is so blessed with good friends.  Friends who support her. Encourage her.  Make her laugh.  And for that, they are my angels too.