I would like to set you free today. Free from the responsibility to make me feel better. Free from the need to "get my mind off of things." Free from the obligation to remind me that "things will get easier."
I would like to set you free today. You can just listen to me and you don't have to offer me anything. Really. I am well aware that "time heals all wounds", that my children "are in a better place", that I need to "keep on going".
I would like to set you free today. You do not need to take on my sorrow, nor are you accountable for my happiness. You can talk about my children - please, talk about my children! They are still my children whether they are here or not.
I would like to set you free today. I know you love me and it's hard for you to see me in pain. I want you to know today that God loves me like crazy and His grace covers all those things that you don't know how to respond to. Thank you for reaching out to me in the ways you know how.
6 comments:
Hi,
Not sure if you saw my comment after your last post...but we met at picu in November when my daughter was next to you and Nicholas! Your writing is incredible and your blog has blessed and and taught me much. do you ever share a private way to get in touch with you???
Sandie
Hi Sandie,
I saw your comment on my last post, but I've been away from my blog for a while and am just catching up. I do remember you and I'm so surprised that you found your way here! Winnipeg can be such a small world. I hope all is well with your family.
You can contact me by email at clschouten@shaw.ca if you would like to chat further. Thank you for your kind words about my blog.
Lisa S.
You made my cry and you suck:-)
Love,
Misty
This is so much more gracious than the way I was thinking about similar things today!
Thanks for helping me "rephrase" my thoughts that were decidedly more negative and accusatory.
(...sending up special prayers for you this month, as I'm sure it is very difficult...)
Hey Misty B - I laughed out loud at that one!
Thanks buddy :o)
I wrote something similar today but yours is much better said. :-)
Hugs,
Sumi
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