Barncats in Ellensburg

Sometimes I'm forced to my knees. This is one of those times. We're here to be tested—to our limits. I think the Lord trusts me too much. On the other hand, He hasn't really left me out to dry all by myself. I have loving friends, a mom who never quits, a husband who loves me in spite of me and healthy kids. It's clear to me the lesson I need to learn now is endurance. I'm not sure how you train for something like that. Marathon runners train by pushing themselves a little further every day, but they can really only go the full 26.2 once every few months. Even the best-trained runner has to give their instrument a rest.

Was it really only a few months ago when I wrote that post about waiting for the other shoe to drop? At least I was realistic. The shoe has definitely dropped. In fact, I think it's still falling...