Go where?

We were supposed to be on our way to Denver,CO with a load of watermelons. At almost 10PM the phone rings, "Could you help us out, we have a load that needs to be repowered that will be in Lordsburg in a few minutes. It delivers in Tolleson,AZ at 2:30AM." So rather than a leisurely drive north, it was a mad dash to a suburb of Phoenix. The first receiver was poorly organized and took forever. The second one (Costco) had us in at 6:06AM and out by 6:28AM. Our appointment was for 6:30! We pulled off of their property, parked on the edge of the road and slept for 5 hours.

Some when they have overcome problems seem to pole vault to a different level in life. Others seem to take a stairway like you find in the Winchester house. Four or five times as many steps than should be used to reach the top of the stairs. I see myself as a stair climber. Often falling back several steps. I know there are days my potential is far below the minimal acceptable standards. But do I believe in my heart of hearts that my Heavenly Father loves me in spite of my weakness? Tearfully yes.

I asked Charlie about how he felt about some of the things we have been doing on the truck. I asked him if he felt judged by me. He stated the first night when he informed me of several life choices he had made and all I did was hold him tight, kiss his forehead and tell him several times he was loved; he knew I was not out to judge him. He knows right from wrong but like all of us does not necessarily make the correct choice. How can I show him less love than my own Heavenly Father has shown me for the many times I have not made the correct choice? I pray that God will bless this effort and will allow this young man time to bloom.