March 3
Tough week! On March 6 it will be one year since Norm went on to walk with God in the Garden of the Lord.
Anniversaries should be times of celebration, a wedding, a birthday, first kiss. Unfortunately we also have anniversaries of times that are not so great like death and war. It’s important to commemorate those things…just no fun.
If I lived in Victorian times, I would be looking forward to getting back out in society. Bringing out my colorful dresses in preparation of setting aside the black I would have worn all year. It’s like society said, “Okay, you’ve had a year…get over it.”
There are probably some who think that, and honestly, it’s in my mind that way. Okay a year, time to move forward. However, in talking to my friends who are also widows, there is no set end date. Some are ready to move on in a year, others take longer…and that’s okay. Some say the second year is worse than the first, not a pleasant thought. All the firsts were pretty tough, I can’t imagine the second being tougher.
I’ve been fortunate, the people in my life have been very supportive and I’ve had no insensitive comments. So kudos to my family and friends for their support, thank you.
Where’s the joy? Today started sadly, but God gave me a good day overall.
I am thankful for the support that God has given me this year through His Word, my family and friends.
I pray for wisdom as I do mover forward. God left me here because my work is not yet done…not really sure what that is or looks like, but I trust He will reveal it as I go.
I rejoice that God’s love is always present, even when I don’t feel it.
Where’s the joy? It’s in God’s presence.
Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!
For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who became His counselor? Or who has first given to Him that it might be paid back to him again?
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.
Ro 11:33–36.
TRICIA LATHROP 