No Disloyalty

My darling step grandson, child of divorce, becomes so conflicted.  He loves his mom; he loves his dad.  He wants to be with them both.  He doesn't want to miss out on the happenings in either family!  Both are wonderful to him!  The conflict of family loyalty, at times, frustrates him to the point of tears.

Crazy me! I can relate! You see, I love Redding, CA!  For 5 years my home in this city of refuge has been precious to me.  I love the friends and new family God has given me here!  I am so grateful for the new identity God gave me in this town!  I have these loving passions for my home here...so why is it I get this endorphin rush when I see pictures of the Midwest or watch a home cooking sow on TV, or see leaves turn in fall on the maples man planted by Caldwell Park?    I, too, am conflicted for I love both places!


 So when I am here--I release my Midwest family & persona to the Lord's care.  And when I'm there, I know God is maintaining my Redding home and relationships.

There is no disloyalty.  Only gratitude for whatever place the Lord has me at the moment.  I have comfort and trust all my loved ones know they are valued.  My loyalty is to the Lord, to thankfully praise Him where ever He leads us.  I think my children understand.

I am excitedly awaiting for this Christmas!  We get to go back to Missouri for a Midwest Holiday Season!  I will sing carols with my grand kids by candlelight!  Corny, yes!  Homespun, yes!  Homemade gifts, yes!!!  We will over eat, watch football, and laugh!  We will go to see the Plaza Lights!  We will drive around neighborhoods to see the displays!  Yes, it will be grand!  We will celebrate each other and our time together, totally loyal.