And the sun went down

Then the sun went down, darkness filled the house and I was alone

• The phone rang and it was a friend.  We had a nice conversation BUT then the sun went down, darkness filled the house and I was alone
• The door bell rang and a good friend stepped into the house.  After a fun visit he left but then the sun went down, darkness filled the house and I was alone
• I set the oven at 425.  The ding went off and I put in the chicken nuggets.  They were tasty but then the sun went down, darkness filled the house and I was alone
• I biked over to the courts.  I saw friends and it was fun but then the sun went down, darkness filled the house and I was alone.
• I ran to Target for some things.   As I drove home the sun was bright and the day was pleasant.  Then the sun went down, the house filled with darkness and I was alone.
• I turned on the TV.  I watched the local and national news.  Most of it was not all that great.  Then the sun went down, darkness filled the house and I was alone.
• I talked to Terry on the phone.  She sounded up beat.  Then the sun went down, darkness filled the house and I wa alone.
• Yes calls came from siblings.  Oh so welcome.  The conversation was upbeat and it felt good.  Then the sun went down, darkness filled the house and I was alone
• A bike ride.  Yes it was fun.  The air was warm but crisp.  The sun was bright and welcome.  Then the sun went down, darkness filled the house and I was alone.
• A friend called.  A long time since we had talked.  It was refreshing to talk about the present but also the past.  Then the sun went down, darkness filled the house and I was alone.
• A late afternoon tennis match.  Great idea and so so fun.  Then the sun went down, darkness filled the house and I was alone.
• A trip to the store.  Good choices for tomorrow's breakfast.  Then the sun went down, darkness filled the house and I was alone.
• More phone calls from friends.  They are so so welcome.  It shortens the day and makes life more real.  Then the sun goes down, darkness fills the house and I am alone.
• The door bells rings.  I hurriedly get a shirt on and go to the door.  It is a friend with encouragement and well wishes.  Then the sun went down, darkness fills the house and I am alone.
• The neighbor brings over a refreshing drink that was promised.  Oh my it is so welcome and it is so delicious but then the sun goes down, darkness fills the house and I am alone.
• I walk from court to court talking to friends of the tennis courts.  Yes, it is refreshing to talk and mingle.  Then the sun goes down, darkness fills the house and I am alone.  

In personal crises one has family, friends and many well wishers.  But really in the end it is self, God and a loved one.  Well wishes are welcome and good.  Cards are welcomd and so fun to get.  Phone calls are so welcome and they make the day worth living.  BUT still in the end there is self, a loved one and God.  Yes, God is all mighty, he is all present and he is the reason BUT still we live in a world full of things, full of friends, full of family and that is good however in the end there is God and there is real life and so many times real life is so difficult to understand and difficult to embrace.  I promise that I am doing my best and I think it is good.  But I would be less than honest if I said I am standing strong and all is good.  I THINK I have given myself and Terry over to our Lord and HE is IT.  I hope and pray that as I, we, come out on the other side the sun is shinning and all is well.