It was confirmed this morning that a friend, fellow soccer player, and fellow senior of Jared, lost his life this weekend while enjoying time with friends at the Tide Pools here on island. From what I understand a rogue wave hit him and carried him out to sea. We are now just days from Christmas and this family will be dealing with so very much. My heart breaks again for his mother who will now join the club of mothers who have lost children. It is NOT a club anyone wants to be it, believe me. However, I try to think of another young man from the same school who lost his life in the same area in the same way. I think of his family who will be suffering from wounds reopened. Soccer stand out, Senior in HS. I know that God has an AMAZING soccer team. I look forward to heaven to watch them play.
My in-laws left for home today and Zoe, our puppy, is lost this morning. She is crying and sad by her loss. What she doesn't realize is she will soon see them again. It made me think of how young children deal with loss. It is too big for them to understand. Trying to help young ones through the holidays is just too hard for many. It is important to remember to seek spiritual guidance in what you need to say.
The other night I had a complete melt down. Rich simply did not know how to console me. I don't know that anyone could have. What I was feeling was completely contradictory to what I knew to be true. Yet I felt it. The pain was deep and severe. What lies ahead? My mother-in-law and I were talking and I told her I think it would be easier if I could just have A feeling, not the roller coaster that is out of control and never knowing what feeling is going to show up and when.
We are now heading into the final stretch for Christmas and God will carry me through the next month. I am glad I can lean on God during this time. Many people run away from him in Anger. I am glad HE understands and is there when we need him.
May you all have a very Merry and Peaceful Christmas Season.
Debbie, I would just like to say that I am thinking of you and your friends and praying for you. I would also like you to know that I look forward to reading your blog. It makes me feel like I am still somewhat a part of your life even though I am not there with you. Please know that the pain and suffering you have had to endure is helping others. I feel as though it is awful to say this but it is reassuring to see someone actually writing about their true feeling and what they are going through instead of what everyone wants to hear. Hopefully you being real will help others in the struggle of mental health.
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