One month,Thirty days,
Seven hundred twenty hours,
Four hundred thirty-two thousand minutes,
Two million, five hundred ninety-two thousand seconds,
Since life entered a new normal.
But who's counting?
It's been one month since Mom entered into her eternity. This is a journey I've known I would travel, but it's not one for which you can completely prepare. There is a hole in my heart that only God and time can heal, and I'm sometimes scared of healing, afraid that I might forget. There have been so many thoughts, experiences, emotions, and words running in my brain the last three months - ever since the final leg of Mom's earthly journey began. Yet, during that journey I had been unable to express myself. I decided today was a good day to try again.
I don't have words of wisdom, or profound teachings to impart. Rather, I have a new appreciation of compassion, of kind words, of hugs and tears, and loving support. I do not claim to know your grief, as each person's journey is different, but I will cry with you, as many of you have done for me. I also see a change in my life concerning priorities and how I spend my time. Time is a true gift, and I hope I don't lose sight of that.
I find comfort in many ways - Mass, meditation, music, reading, cards, phone calls, messages, and spending time with my Dad. I am very grateful for the support I have received and continue to receive; this is what Christian Community is about.
Tonight, my grief is my prayer. No words are necessary for God to understand. I cling to God's hand, safe in His embrace.
No storm can shake my inmost calm, while to that Rock I'm clinging. Since Love is Lord of Heaven and Earth; how can I keep from singing?
Sarah Hart - Sample only:
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Spirit & Song version:
My life flows on in endless song
Above earth’s lamentation
I hear the clear, tho’ far-off hymn
That hails a new creation
No storm can shake my inmost calm
while to that Rock I'm clinging
Since Love is Lord of Heaven and Earth,
how can I keep from singing?
I hear the music ringing
It finds an echo in my soul
How can I keep from singing?
No storm can shake my inmost calm
while to that Rock I'm clinging
Since Love is Lord of Heaven and Earth,
how can I keep from singing?
The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart
A fountain ever springing
All things are mine since I am His
How can I keep from singing?
No storm can shake my inmost calm
while to that Rock I'm clinging
Since Love is Lord of Heaven and Earth,
how can I keep from singing?
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