Pretty in Pink - Day 19

It didn't take long to discover one surprise for today. Krista woke up with "pink eye." Shouldn't this be Jacob's affliction? This makes two occurances for Krista over the last 3 months. Her ailment aside, she trekked off to work and had a productive, if not comfortable, work day.

Thinking about "mom" getting the ailment that the child should get has made me recall the many times my own parents would say something like, "If I could take this (pain, illness, hurt, etc.) away, I would." I know they always meant it. And, though she had no choice, if Krista could bear this "pink eye" instead of Jacob, she would without hesitation.

So why would I ever doubt the love of God and his willingness to "take it all" on our (my) behalf? A loving father, stepping in for a hurting child. As the old hymn says, Jesus really did "pay it all."

Thanks.