I felt like I spent the entire year of 2020 searching for something.
Whether it was electricity after the tornado in March or someone to help who lost more than just power.
Then it became all to clear that coronavirus was going to effect us all. We began to search for toilet paper, hand sanitizer and even certain foods. But, most of all we began to search for peace of mind which I don’t think any of us has yet to find.
In August, my husband who worked in health care brought the virus home to me and our son. I searched for answers and guidance in a situation which there was none.
September, Covid pneumonia set in and I searched for someone to comfort me in my lonely hospital room, bringing me closer to GOD whom I never had to search for because HE was always there.
I searched for reasons to see my family during the holidays but what I found was a deeper love for them. A love that prevented me from attending the much anticipated events of the season.
I searched for the children whom I love dearly in hopes we could once again have church service the way we used to. That wasn’t an option for me as I searched for the security and safety measures that would assure we would all be okay. But, just like guidance, there was no guarantee of this.
Finally, on Christmas Day, I searched for other human beings as all of our phone, internet and television services were lost because of a senseless bombing to the AT&T building downtown. What I did find that day was selfless and heroic actions by law enforcement to save the lives of others.
I know that I’ve missed so much in between these events. But, what I’m thankful for is the idea that searching will almost always lead you to a find, even if it’s not what you were searching for.
GOD bless 2021!
Leesa Writes 