"The suffering of those we love might be the last fear-wall to fall to hope."
I guess I never realized how true that is. I lost my beautiful mother 5 years ago and she was SO ready to go home. She wasn't in any pain, but knew long before me or any doctor, that her time on this earth was coming to an end. When the doctors finally caught up to her and agreed with her "diagnosis", I watched her visibly relax.
She said, "So I don't have to do any more physical therapy?" Nope.
"So I don't have to eat anymore, if I don't want to?" Nope.
In that moment, I watched a God-peace come over her that was almost palpable.
I then moved in with her and was with her almost 24/7. It was the most amazing and beautiful month of my life. I told my brother that this woman taught us how to live and I got a front row seat on how to die. She was so happy and content, except for the moments when she would shake her finger at me and say, "Now don't you be sad." It was her only concern in this world. I tried to assure her that I wasn't going to be sad, but I'm not sure I completely convinced her.
Thank you, Chris, for reminding me again of God's extravagant Love....even in our sorrow!
And how about that Rose Bowl!?!? Even after losing to ttun, it might still be a season for the ages!
"The suffering of those we love might be the last fear-wall to fall to hope."
I guess I never realized how true that is. I lost my beautiful mother 5 years ago and she was SO ready to go home. She wasn't in any pain, but knew long before me or any doctor, that her time on this earth was coming to an end. When the doctors finally caught up to her and agreed with her "diagnosis", I watched her visibly relax.
She said, "So I don't have to do any more physical therapy?" Nope.
"So I don't have to eat anymore, if I don't want to?" Nope.
In that moment, I watched a God-peace come over her that was almost palpable.
I then moved in with her and was with her almost 24/7. It was the most amazing and beautiful month of my life. I told my brother that this woman taught us how to live and I got a front row seat on how to die. She was so happy and content, except for the moments when she would shake her finger at me and say, "Now don't you be sad." It was her only concern in this world. I tried to assure her that I wasn't going to be sad, but I'm not sure I completely convinced her.
Thank you, Chris, for reminding me again of God's extravagant Love....even in our sorrow!
And how about that Rose Bowl!?!? Even after losing to ttun, it might still be a season for the ages!