A Giant's Humanity.

Monday, October 11, 2010
A Giant’s Humanity. All of us have some giants in our lives – people that are, in most all aspects, larger than life itself to us. We have those few select people that are super-human it seems. We hold them up on a high platform because for one reason or another they are spectacular to us. Often called “heroes”, these people seem to exist on a higher plane than we do. And occasionally life reminds us that these “giants” are, in fact, human.
This morning, one of my giants is going to be laying down on an operating table and, under the hand of what I pray to be an extremely skilled physician, will have a few masses removed from his abdomen. For my entire life, my Papaw has been a giant of a man to me, and on most every level too. His faith has always been a rock that our family can rest upon. His wisdom has always been a source for all of us to turn to in life’s most demanding circumstances. He’s a giant of a man, yet today we are forced to remember this giant’s humanity.
I remember several years ago when my Mamaw passed away, his best friend. To say that it was hard would be a tremendous understatement, and our entire family was hurting in a deep, deep way. And his hurt was probably more intense than any of ours. Yet even in the tears, you could see a quiet strength. He never questioned God. I’ve never heard him say, “Why me, Lord? Why did she have to have Alzheimer’s decease? Why did we have to go through all this?” Never. Not that there’s anything sinful about asking questions. But this giant has a humility that’s unquestionable, and he simply accepted the table of suffering that was laid before him.
I’ve been very blessed to know a lot of giants in my lifetime thus far. And I could no doubt name dozens right here in this blog. I’ve certainly been blessed with a couple of giants in my parents, in my sisters, in much of my family. But today, my Papaw is heavy on my heart. So I simply ask you to bow your head this morning and ask the Lord to take care of him. Ask God to give an extra measure of grace and strength to Doyle Ray Trafford. And that the surgeons would have the wisdom and knowledge to do what’s required to do a quick and successful surgery.
God is faithful, even when the giants are lying down.



That’s just a thought, and I welcome yours.
Until next time,
Blake

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