by Kathy Stanford

Blessings in the New Year! Some of you will wonder who this stranger is that’s posting on Wet Feet, since I didn’t post anything for the whole of 2017.  I thought of calling it the year of Hospitals. During the first three and a half months, I actually spent more time sitting with a loved one in a hospital or rehab room than I did at home. But I think the better name would be the year of “God is Good – All the Time”.

He was good when He strengthened my mother to come home after three months in hospital/rehab. He was good when we learned of expecting another grandchild. He was good when He let me get my husband to the ER before he collapsed, from a crises event of low blood pressure due to sepsis. He was good when my husband recovered from an illness that has a 50% fatality rate. He was good when He gave me some opportunities to reconnect with old friends. He was good when He blessed us with time away with family. He was good when He allowed me to say good-bye before He took my mother home and released her from the suffering of this life. He was good when He gave me the strength to be there and support my dad after losing his wife of 64 years. He was good when He brought another daughter into our family by engagement to our son.

God’s Word tells us, “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” (Deuteronomy 31:8) If there is any value in looking back, it is to see God’s presence at work in all aspects of our life. It gives hope and encouragement to trust Him with the future. Because I know that He is good – all the time!

“Heavenly Father, thank you for Your love and faithfulness. Thank you for going before me and never forsaking me. Please forgive me when I let fear and discouragement creep in. I know that what ever 2018 holds, I will not be facing it alone. I pray you will help me to be strong and faithful to obedience.”

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