Many years ago, there was a western film starring Charles Starrett as "The Durango Kid". I believe the title was "Blazing the Western Trail." In this movie, Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys sang a song titled "Time Changes Everything". It was a beautiful song, and for those of you who may be old time country/ western music fans, you just might remember it. I mention it now because as I sit here at the keyboard, I'm thinking just how true it is. Time really does change everything.

I remember back to some of the injuries I have received over the years. I've had 34 broken bones, and over 400 stitches, some of which hurt really bad at the time. But time always brought healing and the pain never lasted long. And with time, there's nothing left but scars. And those too will fade.

There has been a lot of emotional pain along the way, the loss of a baby daughter at birth many years ago, my Mom and Dad, a bad marriage, and then the loss of my wife of 32 years. But all these things too have healed. The scarring left behind is the memories that remain. And those too become less noticeable with the passing of time.

I'm still amazed that some folks fail to grasp this gift that God has so richly bestowed on us, this ability to heal from our wounds and go on with life. I think sometimes they would like to see us live the rest of our lives with open wounds that will not heal. And to them,please, let me say, my God is greater than that!!!!!!
My God sees us wounded and hurting, and He sends healing. He sends angels to bind up our wounds and give comfort to our bodies and souls. Those angels take many different forms. Sometimes they are human, simply directed by God. Sometimes without knowledge that they are being used by the Master Physician Himself. I am so very thankful that God saw fit to send such a beautiful angel into my life to bring healing and to make even the scars fade away. Thank you Sue, for being available when God was ready to send you to me.......

Always in His care,
DM