The Season of Tears

Today was no different than the first six months of 2019- filled with laughter, tears, and prayer.   I woke early to exercise and spend time with the Lord.  He is all that holds me together.  Today he reminded me to not fear- through His Word, a testimony from a friend, and music on the way to work.  As I left the house for work, Tom was putting on his dress uniform to attend a funeral for a fallen deputy in the next county.  That started today’s tears as I reminded him, this better not ever be him.  I pulled it all together just in time for Trey to come bopping out in his ARMY shirt ready to get his morning run in.  This reminded me that we only have him for 10 more days and out came the tears. 

We are still in a hard season.  I find myself crying more and more.  I’ve never been a crier, something my kids have been annoyed by.  But this year my kids have finally gotten their wish.  Mom sheds tears!

We’ve sent one off to Italy for the summer.  We’ve sent one off to Air Force Basic Training and she’s now stuck in med hold due to an injured muscle.  One is starting his senior year of High School and the other about to leave for Army Boot Camp.

In addition to all of that, my mom, our Honey, passed away.  AND then, there’s been a major dental surgery, air-conditioning repairs, plumbing repairs, teen drama, and job stress. 

But through it all, God has been faithful.  He’s provided friends and strangers to support us and encourage us in each of these little fires.  He has given us a sense of peace amidst all the tears.  We know that He is with us.  We know that none of this caught Him by surprise.  He has collected our tears and heard our cries. 

At the very minimum, one could say we are having a hard year.  We hope one will say, “those Hagertys have walked right through their fires this year because their God has been right by their side.“  We hope you don’t smell the smoke of what we’ve been through but only see the hope of our Deliverer.   

Are you in a fire?  Do you know our Deliverer?  We’d love the opportunity to tell you about Him.

When my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the rock that is higher than I.  Psalm 61:2