Back in Ames

I always have such a hard time coming back to Ames. I love the time that I get to spend with my family and hate to leave them. Ames is becoming more like home, but it is not home.

FEAR. This is what I have dealt with the past two times that I have left AZ and returned to Ames. I spent a week in AZ in May for Carina's graduation and during this time my Aunt Pat passed away. This was a hard time and continues to be difficult. I struggled leaving my family and coming back to Ames. I feared that something would happen to them. While I was just home, a dear friend was in the Grand Canyon when the dam broke and a flash flood ensued. (She made it out unharmed. Praise the Lord!) Again I deal with fear.

I must continually remind myself that God is the One with strength and protection. He is the One who watches over my family and friends no matter where I am. I am incapable of always protecting others. I must let go of my fears and truth in the Lord.