Grandpa Forgets (part 2)
GRANDPA FORGETS (PART 2)
Read Psalm 121:1-8.
Pink and yellow balloons hung around the living room. A big sign reading “Happy 8th Birthday, McKenna” was hanging over the sofa. Many of McKenna’s aunts, uncles, and cousins were already there when Grandpa and Grandma arrived. Grandma hugged and kissed everyone. But Grandpa stood by the door, a confused expression on his face. “Who are these people?” he asked.
“They’re your children and grandchildren, dear,” said Grandma.
McKenna noticed that Grandma sounded like she was talking to a small child. I guess that’s because Grandpa forgets a lot of things, she thought. McKenna walked over to her grandpa and slipped her hand into his. “I’m glad you came to my party,” she said.
Grandpa looked down at McKenna, and a soft smile spread over his face. He patted her head, and for a minute she thought he was going to be like he’d always been. But then he said, “Is this your house, little girl?”
“Of course, Grandpa,” McKenna replied. “You’ve been here lots of times.”
When McKenna and her dad helped clean the kitchen after the party, McKenna closed the dishwasher door with a bang. “Why does Grandpa have to have Alzheimer’s?” she muttered. “It’s a horrible disease, and I can’t think of a single reason why God would let it happen.”
“Neither can I,” said Dad, and McKenna’s eyes widened. “That surprises you, doesn’t it?” Dad asked. McKenna nodded. “Grandpa’s disease is sad,” continued Dad, “and we sometimes can’t understand why such sad things happen in life. God doesn’t ask us to understand, but He does ask us to trust Him. He promises to be with us in difficult times. He’s there to strengthen and comfort us when we’re hurting.”
“So . . . I guess I have to keep trusting Jesus even when I feel like crying,” said McKenna soberly. “I’m glad He’ll help me through it.”
HOW ABOUT YOU?
Are you wondering why God is allowing something difficult to happen in your life? He doesn’t always reveal why things happen, but He wants you to trust Him and to give you comfort and help.
TO MEMORIZE:
My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.
2 Corinthians 12:9
KEEP TRUSTING GOD.
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