I can't believe it's been a year since I lost my friend.
This spiral daily devotionals that sits on my kitchen countertop has not been changed since this day last year.
It was one of those things I just couldn't make myself do.
The devotional for April 2 speaks of being weary
and crying out to Jesus.
This quote kept me coming back to re-read this devotional...
"Jesus is the One who takes my shriveled-up self and breathes life into me. Without Him, I am empty. Only when I lay myself down, when I give Him my worries and fears and anxieties [and grief] ...
can I finally be full.
It has been a journey of grief, anger, and confusion, but God has been faithful. He never left my side. I always felt His love. He patiently waited for me to return to Him and allow Him to be
my strength and my refuge.
Psalm 92:15
"The Lord is just; He is my ROCK..."
Psalm 91 became Carroll's anchor after so much loss in her life.
"Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
He is my God, and I trust Him."
Carroll lived out those promises. She held onto God's Word and relied on His strength through all the battles in her world.
Today she is sitting at the feet of Jesus listening to Steve sing praises to our Lord and loving on her daughter and mom.
She was my friend for 32 years.
She taught me so much.
She prayed for me.
She cheered me on when I struggled to think straight.
She encouraged me as I taught Bible studies.
She couldn't laugh without crying. I always loved that.
She was a mighty Prayer Warrior.
She loved to have fun and I can still see her smile and her eyes shining as she stepped into her new home with all new furnishings.
She was like a little girl at Christmas.
I'm so glad she had those moments of JOY.
Oh, how I miss her!
So many others are missing her today.
She was a good friend to many.
Forever in my heart!
