Dear Grands, 

Oh, this storm called COVID. I am struggling this morning as a young family friend has lost his fight with this ugly monster.  

“If only he’d been vaccinated…” runs through my sad mind. I don’t believe for one moment this was God’s intended will, although I believe not one detail escaped God. All along God knew Dave would join Him, but He gave him free choice to decide about earthly protection. He is the giver of good gifts, but choice as well. 

I’ve learned the hard way that consequences often follow my decisions. 

But I’ve also learned that He covers us with his perfect Grace. 

God rescued our friend by arresting his suffering and welcoming Dave into his Presence yesterday. 

Our Father bids us to offer our imperfect grace to those who make unwise choices. A friend is always ready to pick up the broken. And just as importantly, Jesus asks us to grace ourselves. We can’t waste what He did for us on the Cross: perfect forgiveness!

Oh, Grands, offer and receive grace…always, dear ones. 

Be held, Gigi