Climb Every Mountain

I remember seeing “The Sound of Music” as a kid for the first time. Breathtaking scenery and the Von Trapp children singing made it so memorable. I especially loved the songs.

The scene where the Mother Abbess tells Maria she will be leaving her position, includes the iconic “Climb Every Mountain.” Surely millions of people have been moved by that song to look beyond a huge challenge to in search of their dream.

As Mom to my son, Ray, I’ve always searched high and low to find the path that was best for him. Several months ago, the Lord began to show me that a new direction was coming for Ray. I wasn’t sure where that would lead us, but I knew he would need more care and support than before. I followed God’s lead. A few months later circumstances revealed that God was preparing me to help Ray face a life-changing medical condition.

We are working through his hospitalization knowing that when he is well, he will move on from where he has lived. As I ford this stream to a finding a new home for Ray, I am learning about programs that may provide what he needs. Please pray for Ray and me.

What I appreciate most right now about being a child of God is His gentle way of preparing me for climbing the mountain before me. I had been praying about the future and coming to grips with helping lead Ray forward. When his health needs hit, I cried and worried at first but thankfully I knew this was no surprise to the Lord. Nor was it a surprise to me, because God had been preparing me to find Ray’s new path.

I am not worried about tomorrow because I know who holds our hands. God says He will never leave or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). As Steve and I help guide him with all the love we can give as long as we live, our love for Ray and our Lord will undergird each step forward until Ray finds his dream.