Friday, August 18, 2006

What the HECK do I do with that?

yesterday was one of those days I just don't know what to do with. Most days fit into a box of good, GREAT, bad, really bad, the norm....

We only have 3 days left here for this summer so we have been wrapping up and saying good bye to the people who continue to make a place in our hearts forever. Yesterday we were at Rosa's bringing her some things for the house and Mark was doing some work on the locks on her windows and door. We were not there long and we headed "out"...We had not gotten very far and Mark heard some one yelling Espera Espera Espera!!!!!! He looked UP the side of the mountain and saw a young women running toward us. She got down to the land cruiser and said her father was ill and had to get to the hospital. She started back up the mountain to get the father and Mark followed. When he got about 3/4 of the way there were 4 men carrying him down. They handed him off to Mark and they came down the mountain. Mark called to me "Lori, I think he is already gone". As I watched the climb down, the community came running everyone was totally aware that something was wrong and came to help and give support. Two daughters and a son traveled to the hospital with their Papi. Knowing he was gone and had been for aleast 20 mins. And knowing we had 30/40 mins to the hospital was insane, all I could do was cry and wonder..God...What?????? The daughters were wailling..Crying out to their father, "No Papi". It was heart breaking knowing that there was nothing left do....But knowing they were hoping that if he just got to the hospital it would be ok..........
They lost their Papi yesterday.


I know it was a God thing we were there and driving down the mountain at that time, I know he sent us and stirred our hearts to go to Rosa's THAT day....But again I ask "What the heck do I do with that?"

6 comments:

JSM said...

My heart melts just reading your words... My only advice is praise God for being who He is, and wait in prayer and thanksgiving....
love you

Anonymous said...

Wow. I don't know what to say. That is a hard thing. I guess just be thankful that you were there at that time and were able to help...even if you don't feel it was much.

Love you and can't wait to see you!
Ryan

Anonymous said...

God gives us moments, to teach, to dance, to praise, to play, to support, to encourage, to show mercy, to rebuke, to care, to weep. blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted. You were there for a purpose. Love you guys

Ready To Fly said...

Hey just wanted to thank you soooooo much for running my pass port to the airport yesterday for me...you saved the day!! Thanks again and I hope you guys having a safe trip home on Monday!

-Kelsey

Rachael said...

My heart is hurting right now.....Isn't it wonderful that God puts angels in our lives....so glad your some of them!

Anonymous said...

Some moments in our lives are beyond difficult-this was one of yours-God's timing is perfect-you were there:)