Good topic. After the death of my beloved Hildie dog, I feel a lot of grief ad Easter approaches. Sometimes being with and being with is, if not hope, very good. I told a friend and our new rector's mom I was never going to get over this. Instead of trying t cheer me up, she reaffirmed my feelings and understanding. Most comforting response-- being heard and known. It meant a lot to me to have someone understand that this one was different and I Knew myself well enough to know that. Nice blog-- thanks.
I think the more we allow ourselves or others to grieve along the road to Golgotha, the closer we can be to a God who really does know. I'm glad you received "being" instead of "doing" or worse, "empty talking" in your pain. I lost my sweet Paladine kitty a few months ago and I'm still aching and seeing him when I round a corner and once, even thinking I heard his distinctive half-Manx, half-Siamese meow. All will be well, but for now, be OK. Easter tidings of good news to you,
Good topic. After the death of my beloved Hildie dog, I feel a lot of grief ad Easter approaches. Sometimes being with and being with is, if not hope, very good. I told a friend and our new rector's mom I was never going to get over this. Instead of trying t cheer me up, she reaffirmed my feelings and understanding. Most comforting response-- being heard and known. It meant a lot to me to have someone understand that this one was different and I Knew myself well enough to know that. Nice blog-- thanks.
Merrimon,
I think the more we allow ourselves or others to grieve along the road to Golgotha, the closer we can be to a God who really does know. I'm glad you received "being" instead of "doing" or worse, "empty talking" in your pain. I lost my sweet Paladine kitty a few months ago and I'm still aching and seeing him when I round a corner and once, even thinking I heard his distinctive half-Manx, half-Siamese meow. All will be well, but for now, be OK. Easter tidings of good news to you,
Linda