Sunday, May 20, 2012

Dear Lele, The Egg's Are Still Warm!

Saturday, May 19, 2012




"Dear Lele,


The egg's are are still warm!  I put the egg's in too fussy (fuzzy) sacks and undr a lamp.  We are on day 11.  I (heart) u!  I hade fun.  Love Freckle Face  P.S. Brie  4-30-12"

The above note was written by our youngest granddaughter, Brie, and is now taped above Chuck's bed in his hospital room.  Several weeks ago, just before all the challenges of the last few weeks had started,  she, her sister Bella and their Dad (Chuck's son) Troy came for a fun-filled 24 hours at the lake.  We played hard that day.....Brie roller skated around the square of our little town, Mt. Vernon, hanging onto the back of her Grandpa's wheelchair.......

We doodled around the lake in the boat.......

We used the golf cart as a ski boat pulling Brie around the neighborhood in her roller skates with Grandpa's extension cord acting as a ski rope.....

But the highlight.....the very best part....was when Bella, Brie and I visited my friend Rita's farm and played with her 2-week old triplet baby goats.....chased the rooster around the yard.....petted the rabbits.....and the girls each took an egg from underneath a chicken home with them.

Brie was especially attached to her egg......she remembered Rita telling her that it takes 21 days for a chicken to hatch from the egg.....and that it had to be kept warm, safe and secure.  We made it a nice soft little bed when we got home, placed blankets around it so it wouldn't crack.....and she carted it off to her house in Dallas.  The egg is now almost ready......she and her best friend next door, have placed a warm light over the egg and are patiently waiting......waiting.....waiting.

As I read her note yesterday for the first time, it dawned on me that throughout the struggles we all encounter in our lives, whether it be losing a parent, a dear friend of many years, a broken hip.......or just the normal every day stuff we all face, we are safe....warm....protected in our Father's incubator arms.....arms that beg to hold us....comfort us....love us.  We just have to ask....

And soon, we won't just feel His arms around us, we'll look Him in the eyes.....and thank Him for these challenging times......

14 comments:

Dick and Bonnie said...

So good to see Chuck’s face almost smiling I would say!!!! That guy ALWAYS did have a sense of humor. Bless his heart right now Lord that he may feel improvement each day and relieve the pain he may feel when learning to take steps again. And, Lord, give Liz the strength to handle the setbacks, if any, with her strong faith and will.
Love you both,
Bonnie

Judy Kirby said...

Amen and Amen! What a Beautiful lesson through a small child. The Lord does keep us in His arms; all the time! Love you Bunches. Give Mr. Chuck a Big Hug!

Lulu Mae said...

Wow awesome ur statement at end really filled my heart...... we will none too soon b safe in arms of Jesus all these troubles an trials well b ore....... we will b safe on that beautiful shore NEVER to grieve or hurt ever again. Praise GOD....... i am so happy for baby chick incubators of love. i know all are anxious for hatching day.............

Ant Ellie said...

Through a child's eyes! You could not have said it better!
would we all just rest in that promise!
thanks Liz!
ant ellie

Sallie and Larry said...

"That is just too cute"

Ann said...

Another beautiful blog … you are such a witness to us all!!!!

regina said...

Hi my dear friend,

I love this precious blog. Thank you for sharing it! We are to be as little children with our father. This came at such a great time as Andrew left yesterday to move to the States, get a job, his own place and go back to school. We're so glad and so proud but DANG we're gonna miss him..... Well, the Father has him in His hand and I'll just have to remember that!

Love you dearly my friend! My best to Chuck

moi

Judy Hammack said...

I enjoyed reading this one tremendously. I hope Charlie is progressing very well and that he will soon be up and around. My thoughts and prayers are still going up for the both of you!

Chuck Stein said...

Liz,

As you know, I was away on a cruise and returned today. Sounds like you really need one now! Not that you didn’t before. Glad to read in subsequent blogs that Chuck is improving. Give him my best and may you find the necessary strength to survive all that has been thrown your way.

All the best.

Thanks,

Chuck

Cheryl said...

Oh this made me cry...!! You have such a gift..or so many gifts...and I am so blessed to call you a dear, wonderful friend.
I love you and am praying for you Lele, and Chuck! (and the eggs..talk about rebirth..timing is great!)

Blessings and Joy!

Cheryl Hood

Gary Parkhurst said...

Will keep praying that the Lord takes good care of you during this time and brings strength to the fmaily as well!"

Sandee & Larry said...

Liz,

This was absolutely wonderful. As always, you continue to uplift us with your wonderful spirit. You are in my heart, girlfriend. Love you and Chuck, Sandee

Sandee Casey

Marlene said...

My fav post. Great job Liz!

Nyla said...

Love this blog! What a darling child! We just took Vern's two nieces to the airport this a.m. They are Vern's brothers daughters, one just 6 months older than Sue. We really enjoyed having them and sharing 3 days of our lives with them. Sorry I haven't been in touch with you however, and am wondering how Chuck is doing. I have been keeping you both in my prayers and am anxious to see Becky at breakfast in the a.m. - expecting good news of you both. Love you Nyla