"The Summons"

The last time we sang this in Church it brought me to my knees as I choked out an answer of yes. We sang it in a Catholic parish in Gloucester, MA in our first weeks out of the hospital after our son's Leukemia diagnosis. I wept through the whole hymn. But, I did feel God's call. I knew he was calling us to be closer to Him, even though I couldn't (can't) fathom the reason it had to be so hard.

God calls us. He loves us. He just wants us to follow and trust in his goodness. Wherever that may lead. However "not good" it may seem to us in this lifetime. Slowly, I'm learning to say "Yes" to the whole of the life God gives me.

As a fledgling homeschooler (again), on the eve of our first day of "staying home", I realized that God is summoning me to be the best mother I can be no matter what the circumstances. He prods me to answer yes and see his loving hand in the education of my children. He reassures me it is ok to follow him even when I cannot see the whole path ahead. He summons me to a life of faith, love and service. He calls my name...and I hope to follow faithfully.