Loss continues to weave its way through my life. I am reminded of it so often. One of the things that is almost a daily reminder of my loss is the school bus that stops in front of my house after all of my school aged children are gone to school already. I picture Caleb happily awaiting its arrival and then hopping up the stairs to be with his friends. With a lump in my throat I know that will never be.
I am praying for all of you who are grieving this season. Holidays are more difficult when we are missing someone in our lives who we hold dear to us.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
Hello! I am a wife, married for 23 years and a mother to seven. I have two daughters and five sons, one of whom is in heaven. We love the Lord are trying to bring our children up in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4) We live in the Northeast in a cozy 100+ year old house. Welcome to my blog.
oh cheryl, that breaks my heart! i lost a baby via miscarriage and i know that the level of hurt is different (by far) but i think i can empathize with your pain. i pray God gives you rest in your grieving, if even for a moment.
ReplyDeleteMy friend died when we were 17. She was walking to work one evening because she had been offered an extra shift at a local shop. She thought the extra money would help her buy Christmas gifts for her family. She was knocked over by a truck as she crossed a side road. Every year I think of her and her poor parents. It must be hard watching everyone celebrate when you feel loss. I hope you get some peace and happiness in your heart as you juggle your loss and the joy of Christmas. Thinking of you. G
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