The hours are passing on sluggishly in this night where sleep is no friend.
Anxiety swirls hungrily, hoping to sneak in and reside.
Despair tries to settle in but it is made clear -- you are not welcome here.
Anger tries to bubble its way to the surface but Hope refuses to let it reign.
It is in these moments when one is acutely aware of the dark night of the soul.
Unwelcome news
Tears shed
Words of comfort
Expressions of love
FAITH reigns overall. Faith stands its ground, refusing to let anything destructive in.
Faith serves as the reminder, you are not alone
It was a sleepless night. I'm grateful for my sweet cousin who came out to be with me. We truly are never alone. She sleeps soundly until 4:30 when she sits straight up and asks: "Where is Sharon?"
"Ummm ... Sharon's in Virginia."
I get a slight acknowledgement before she is back asleep again.
When she awakes later on I ask her if shes remember our conversation.
She does.
She saw my best friend (Sharon Waters) sitting right here with me through the night.
We had a good laugh over it and then she prepared to leave, extending a hug and reminding me: "You are not alone. God and Sharon. God and Sharon -- and all of us are with you -- you're going to be fine with us all on your side!"
Ah, the gift of laughter.
Of course I had to call Sharon to tell her all about it.
My friend with whom we have shared the agony of too many deaths in our lives.
We understand each other. Distance has not been an issue in our friendship.
It is quiet now. I sit alone and listen to the many signs of life outside as my aching heart thinks of this journey through the valley of the shadow of death that is underway.
Faith helps me celebrate a life well-lived.
Love allows the aching heart of a daughter to cry out.
Hope reminds me of the reunion to come someday.
It is a new day and it is good.
Anxiety swirls hungrily, hoping to sneak in and reside.
Despair tries to settle in but it is made clear -- you are not welcome here.
Anger tries to bubble its way to the surface but Hope refuses to let it reign.
It is in these moments when one is acutely aware of the dark night of the soul.
Unwelcome news
Tears shed
Words of comfort
Expressions of love
FAITH reigns overall. Faith stands its ground, refusing to let anything destructive in.
Faith serves as the reminder, you are not alone
It was a sleepless night. I'm grateful for my sweet cousin who came out to be with me. We truly are never alone. She sleeps soundly until 4:30 when she sits straight up and asks: "Where is Sharon?"
"Ummm ... Sharon's in Virginia."
I get a slight acknowledgement before she is back asleep again.
When she awakes later on I ask her if shes remember our conversation.
She does.
She saw my best friend (Sharon Waters) sitting right here with me through the night.
We had a good laugh over it and then she prepared to leave, extending a hug and reminding me: "You are not alone. God and Sharon. God and Sharon -- and all of us are with you -- you're going to be fine with us all on your side!"
Ah, the gift of laughter.
Of course I had to call Sharon to tell her all about it.
My friend with whom we have shared the agony of too many deaths in our lives.
We understand each other. Distance has not been an issue in our friendship.
It is quiet now. I sit alone and listen to the many signs of life outside as my aching heart thinks of this journey through the valley of the shadow of death that is underway.
Faith helps me celebrate a life well-lived.
Love allows the aching heart of a daughter to cry out.
Hope reminds me of the reunion to come someday.
It is a new day and it is good.
Enjoying the Journey
Debra
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.
-- Proverbs 3:5-6
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