A couple very close to us decided they needed time and space from us. Seems I pushed a button I shouldn't have (I am sorry) and they've got enough on their plates and don't want to process anything further.
Ouch!
My son has decided to test boundaries - I guess that never ends - after being a gem for weeks and weeks...
I have too much work, not enough time, company to enjoy and not enough time to enjoy them.
So, although I am tremendously blessed I seem to have temporarily forgotten that, because today was an internally gloomy day.
Every friend is a blessing. My friends who have taken a break from us won't read this. I'm not sure they know this blog exists. But if they do, and if they do, I love you my friends.
Scarlett O' Hara had a great line for an evening like this:
"Tomorrow is another day!"
Be joyful in all circumstances, for with the pain comes the opportunity for a deeper joy to come.
Be grateful for what you have, for it can be gone in an instant.
Be at peace with yourself, even when it means being humbled by others.
Joy, gratitude, peace: valuable gifts to be sought after and cherished.
And of course, God is always beside us, flying when we fly and lifting us up when we tumble.
Be blessed.
6 comments:
Time heals all wounds and if they are truly your friends, they will return to you. Your plight reminds me of James 1:2 that states, Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance." Endure the trial for a better day will come and know that an even better day is coming.
Blessings!
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Sarah, I'm sorry you've had this painful experience. Self-knowledge, greater compassion, maybe even a new stronger relationship with the couple -- all those may come later. For now you just need to be gentle with yourself & them, feel the sadness, and know that God's with you. Love & blessings, Jeannie
Indeed, thank you for your kindness. The Word of God is always good food for the soul. I aim to be encouraging in every situation.
Amen and God bless. Thank you for your gracious thoughts.
Sarah,
You are a lot of things, many more to come I'm sure.
The quote on my (deceased) son's baptism certificate reads "The life and death of each of us has an influence on others 4:17 ROM". I carry it with me everywhere, literally and figuratively.
It was great getting a chance to meet you (all be it briefly) at ShesConnected 2012.
We all have a story. I look forward to reading more about your bragging rights.
Besos, Sarah
Zookeeper at Journeys of The Zoo
http://www.journeysofthezoo.com
Thank you Sarah! I remember you were gently yet emphatically encouraging at the time we met.
We share an 'old name' don't we. May we also have wisdom of the ages as we jump (high) over the hurdles that (inevitably) come our way.
Best to you! And thanks for your encouraging words above!
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