I think one of the worst feelings in the world is helplessness. That feeling you have when you want to do something but can’t because it’s out of your control. Perhaps it’s a minor fear of rain on a scheduled picnic day or a major issue such as the birth of an unhealthy child. I have been experiencing a state of helplessness myself lately. Recently, my beautiful niece became so depressed by life’s tribulations that she abruptly hopped on a flight and took off. She did not pack a bag nor did she share with anyone her destination. The first week of her absence my family and I were all in denial. We resolved that she just needed a break and would be home shortly. But as week two rolled around and we received no communication from her and received word from her cell phone carrier that she had not used her phone since the day she left, panic set in and I found myself on the side of my bed crying and praying to the Creator to bring her home. I wanted to know her whereabouts but most of all I needed to know that she was safe. A police report was filed, calls searching for clues were made but no definitive leads surfaced. The authorities are not much help, because she is 21 she legally has the right to run away and be homeless if she chooses.
Being the big baby I am, I cried on and off for two days. I want so much for her. I want solutions to what ails her, success in the workplace and the love of an amazing man who would crawl through cut glass buck naked to get to her, if necessary. I can’t fix this problem for her. So, I pray each day pray that the Lord will camp his angels around her and his grace will lead her home. My mind and spirit are tormented. I seek comfort in the confidence of my family that she will emerge from this a better, stronger woman. I can't fix her problems for her. She has to seek that for herself. Other than offering words of support and encouragement that she's not around to hear right now, I am helpless.
**I am pleased to report that shortly after I wrote this my niece was located. To those who have been praying for us thank you!!!
Being the big baby I am, I cried on and off for two days. I want so much for her. I want solutions to what ails her, success in the workplace and the love of an amazing man who would crawl through cut glass buck naked to get to her, if necessary. I can’t fix this problem for her. So, I pray each day pray that the Lord will camp his angels around her and his grace will lead her home. My mind and spirit are tormented. I seek comfort in the confidence of my family that she will emerge from this a better, stronger woman. I can't fix her problems for her. She has to seek that for herself. Other than offering words of support and encouragement that she's not around to hear right now, I am helpless.
**I am pleased to report that shortly after I wrote this my niece was located. To those who have been praying for us thank you!!!
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