Poppy Campbell

I just found out that my mom's father (my Poppy) had a stroke last night. This has sent a whirlwind of emotions my way. This coming after we just lost my wife's father last month. I don't know whether to be sad or angry. One thing that breaks me about this is that Poppy doesn't recognize my Grammy (his wife). Can you imagine? Walking with someone in marriage your entire life and getting to the last season of your life and not being able to recognize your best friend and partner? I'm realizing that there is much more pain and hard things in this life than I can bare.

Two truths here that I have to preach to myself: 1. There is One who can and will bare all that I can't possibly, "come to me all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest." There's no other true peace in the midst of turmoil and strife. 2. Though my Poppy doesn't recognize those around him, there is One who does recognize him and that is what is of highest importance. There is no disarray or confusion when it comes to God. Both of these are because of Jesus. I pray that me, Poppy Campbell, and others would experience these things on some level...