On crossing the finish line much earlier than expected, the infuriating ridiculousness of grace, birdwatching, THE PROBLEM, and acknowledging the Tuesdays of great loss
Today, my mother’s heart wrapped itself around your words, and your family. The death of a child shatters.. it forever changes life… it causes a reevaluation of what is important and what grace can do to help those who are left to move forward. Today is Kori’s 50th Birthday.. and I will remember and honor her life. Broken hearts never heal.. but I have found that a shattered heart can receive grace and joy more fully through those cracks.. 💔
Well done, sweetheart.. your love of writing is so purposeful and you are the definition of Human Kindness Overflowing!
Oh, Pat! Today is Kori's 50th? Wow. Hard to believe. Andy and I still think of her so fondly. She was absolutely one-of-a-kind. A sparkling ray of sunshine in the lives of so many.
I love your metaphor about receiving grace and joy through those cracks in the shattered heart. Much love to you, today and always. 💛🌻💛
First, my heart breaks for all who loved this young man. But, I’m also remembering my late stepson whose passing at age 21 was so very similar. He and his best friend died on December 3,2005 when their disabled car was struck by a drunk driver. Both young men were Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton. On September 11, 2006, at the sentencing of the drunk driver, my now late husband forgave the drunk driver. His statement made the local news that night. For me, the words in Ecclesiastes 3 have helped me all these years. God is sovereign and God is good.
Oh my goodness, Karen! The similarities are uncanny. I am so sorry for your family's loss. Forgiveness is so unexpected that it becomes revolutionary in the lives of all who witness it. 💜
Beautifully said. In the same situation 10 years ago, my prayer was, We are so accustomed to being one more, to adding to the chaos, the fun, the love. How do we be one less? One less hand to hold, one less shoulder to hug…
Praying for you and your family as you grieve this loss. May you all see glimpses of comfort all around you. May God sustain you with His love, with His energy, with His hope.
Today, my mother’s heart wrapped itself around your words, and your family. The death of a child shatters.. it forever changes life… it causes a reevaluation of what is important and what grace can do to help those who are left to move forward. Today is Kori’s 50th Birthday.. and I will remember and honor her life. Broken hearts never heal.. but I have found that a shattered heart can receive grace and joy more fully through those cracks.. 💔
Well done, sweetheart.. your love of writing is so purposeful and you are the definition of Human Kindness Overflowing!
Oh, Pat! Today is Kori's 50th? Wow. Hard to believe. Andy and I still think of her so fondly. She was absolutely one-of-a-kind. A sparkling ray of sunshine in the lives of so many.
I love your metaphor about receiving grace and joy through those cracks in the shattered heart. Much love to you, today and always. 💛🌻💛
First, my heart breaks for all who loved this young man. But, I’m also remembering my late stepson whose passing at age 21 was so very similar. He and his best friend died on December 3,2005 when their disabled car was struck by a drunk driver. Both young men were Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton. On September 11, 2006, at the sentencing of the drunk driver, my now late husband forgave the drunk driver. His statement made the local news that night. For me, the words in Ecclesiastes 3 have helped me all these years. God is sovereign and God is good.
Oh my goodness, Karen! The similarities are uncanny. I am so sorry for your family's loss. Forgiveness is so unexpected that it becomes revolutionary in the lives of all who witness it. 💜
Beautifully said. In the same situation 10 years ago, my prayer was, We are so accustomed to being one more, to adding to the chaos, the fun, the love. How do we be one less? One less hand to hold, one less shoulder to hug…
Praying for you and your family as you grieve this loss. May you all see glimpses of comfort all around you. May God sustain you with His love, with His energy, with His hope.
Thanks, Kim. Yes, you get it. Adding is easy. Subtracting is so hard. 💜
Sherry, I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to your family. And a lovely post as always.
Thank you, Keri. 💜