As September slips away, I am once again grateful, not only for all it has given, but that which it has taken as well, because in the losing there is often great gain.
My heart is fuller for the gift of children. September made me a mom, blessed me with two beautiful grandchildren, and gave me a second son in law.
September left us grieving us on 9-11, and my heart aching as it ushered my dad into eternity in 2009. It also left it softer and more tender. More aware.
How does a heart that has never grieved find compassion for the hurting? How does a soul who has never been ill find love and understanding for those who are sick?
September has brought both heartache and pain, and joy and gladness, and I am forever grateful.
Farewell to another sweet September...
" my heart aching as it ushered my dad into eternity in 2009. It also left it softer and more tender. More aware."
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So true. Here's another one: what is faith that has not been tried?
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Totally true. Like I said earlier today, "What good would life be if it were all a bowl of cherries?" No one would grow or change for the better from painful experiences or be able to feel another's pain. Thankful that God uses our pain for to make us better and to help others. <3
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