& seeking to walk in His ways ~ Joshua 22:5
When Sarah died, the desperation of the agonizing pain of loss drove me to the feet of Jesus. As each new aspect of the sorrow of her absence crashed down upon me, the shocks repeatedly drove me to Him and His Word. It was survival, not effort. I was acutely aware that in every sense, … Continue reading Prone to Wander, Lord, I Feel It
"Today marks 3000 days since we were separated from Sarah." Those are the incomprehensible words of the text my husband sent me this morning. It took my breath away to read it. I don't track time like that, probably intentionally. I am acutely aware that the separation from our precious daughter has been agonizingly long, … Continue reading 3000 Days
Lying awake in the still of the night last night, a seemingly endless reel of joyful family memories played in my mind's eye. One by one, snapshots of time flashed in the dark, countless precious memories of savored days long gone by. But as the clock ticked on, I eventually came to the abrupt ending … Continue reading Incomplete Yet Full of Hope
Oxford English Dictionary defines pillar figuratively as "a person seen as a source of support or stability; esp. one of the main supporters of some principle or institution, as pillar of the establishment, etc.; (more generally) a person who holds a position of public importance or respectability, as pillar of society, etc. Also: a person who possesses or displays some … Continue reading “Has the Pillar Moved?”
The moment we hear the incomprehensible words that our child has died we instantly recognize the devastation as catastrophic. But in the weeks, months, and years that follow we are involuntarily tasked with discovering the many detailed and varied points of impact. Each sharp pain or deep sorrow is another point in our mapping out … Continue reading Seventh Year Sabbath
"When will they stop talking about it?" A question that is perhaps thought more often than spoken regarding grieving parents who continue to talk about their children and their sorrow. I've only heard it asked a couple of times, but have thought of it countless times since, and this month in particular. Sarah's birthday is … Continue reading Still Talking About It
I'm studying through Genesis again and once again I've been captivated by the unfolding of His word. I've read the account of Leah countless times and missed it every time, that is until this morning. The Holy Spirit turned it as a precious gem revealing yet another facet. Jacob has just worked seven years to earn … Continue reading Perseverance and Redemption
After a lengthy sabbatical from blogging my quiet times, I'm compelled to blog this morning's. I'm in Acts now, taking a break from my Old Testament study and journeying through the New Testament once again for the past few months. This morning I'm in Chapter 5, I was so stirred by the familiar words of verse … Continue reading Counted Worthy
This is neither intended to persuade nor ignite heated debate; it is purely a brief statement of my beliefs for those who have asked. Disclaimers in place, here it goes…
God has us here for such a time as this. He has a plan, and divine appointments for us, if only we will seek Him and His will (Epheisans 5:15-17). Ours may not be a royal position or the dramatic saving of lives, but it will undoubtedly be for His glory.
Listening to Him 