Another key movement in caring for our souls is to daily chase after the light by pursuing things that remind us of the truth, things that make us laugh or calm us and things that restore our hope. The experience of depression, for the individual and the family, pulls on us to stare into the darkness, into what is difficult, painful, frightening, or shameful. And the truth is, this side of heaven, there is plenty of darkness. But there is also great reason to hope – for tiny, daily tastes of hope; like laughter, real conversation, delicious food to savor, the beauty in our own backyard. And you must hope for the bigger redemption; like restored marriages or clear post-chemo scans. These gifts are just as real as the pains that threaten, scare and sadden us.
-Meredith Spatola
“There was no sudden striking emotional transition. It is like a room warming up or the coming of daylight. When you first notice healing, it has already been going on for some time.”
C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed
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Monday, August 26, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Establishing roots
When potting a plant it is important to massage the roots, water frequently, and allow time for the new plant to adjust to it's new environment and realize it has room to grow.
For me every move in life has had this time and excitement of growth in a new place. I have developed patterns to establish quickly (It really is fun exploring new places!) and to develop as part of a community.
It wasn't until I read a friend's blog that I realized this as a reason why I am currently frustrated to be pulled out of my current residence. It is traumatic being uprooted! It feels as if my months of effort into a new job, location and acquaintances being swept away as dust as my presence is forgotten. Yes, it is great to be back in Bend with friends and family for an extended time, I just would like to be working- Wow, never thought I would say that. I am a plant without a pot.
Please pray for continued healing of my clavicle, development of my community in Truckee and security of my job, as it is what brought me to my new home of Truckee.
For me every move in life has had this time and excitement of growth in a new place. I have developed patterns to establish quickly (It really is fun exploring new places!) and to develop as part of a community.
It wasn't until I read a friend's blog that I realized this as a reason why I am currently frustrated to be pulled out of my current residence. It is traumatic being uprooted! It feels as if my months of effort into a new job, location and acquaintances being swept away as dust as my presence is forgotten. Yes, it is great to be back in Bend with friends and family for an extended time, I just would like to be working- Wow, never thought I would say that. I am a plant without a pot.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
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