I re-read the posts. Grief and the human condition does come to us all. It seems that many lives if not all, are in stages of grief. Oh the tears we cry, for those that gone, and for those of us who remain. I don't think I could have gotten through some of it without my faith. Our own mortality steps ever quicker toward Our Father in Heaven.
Thank you for the blessings of these posts. It reminds me we are all part of this human family. Our destination isn't of this world but of the next. Hug those you love everyone, give an extra I LOVE YOU. Take the time with your parents and loved ones to squeeze each moment you have with them. That is what I am trying to do now with my tiny family that is left. I tell my son daily, my grown man how much he means to me. I pray for a family member who shuns me. I pray for my grandson I never got to see. ginnie

I am reminded of "Glimpses of Truth Thou hast for me" from a lyrical line which allows us to know such a wonderful key is placed into our hands. You highlight for all of us the underscore to all human existence.....; namely, God's embrace is known to all who will have it...... even hung on a cross on a hill in a refuse dump because God IS to all and everywhere AVAILABLE.

Your experience brought crystalline to your thoughts God's love and forgiveness transcend our own frail human capacity to live love completely. You have glimpsed the truth of your Mom holding your baby as your Father stands nearby. How beautiful a living moment of complete love realized at the hands of ABBA God.

How Beautiful......
How Beautiful is the body of Christ.....
I cling fast to the body which so exudes love and peace
which brings forth to each who will hear AND listen
knowing the stillness of calm and green grass
in the garden with the Lord.

Thank you so much, Joanie, for sharing in such a loving way,
You led us to drink once more this day from the everspringing well
of
Love,
and Blessing,
My prayers are with you,

Mark56

Thank you for adding your precious perspective to the thoughts here expressed. I am so glad you have, as I have known, the love of your family in the many life trials you have and continue to face.

You are beautiful in your grace, my friend,
Mark56

my ginnine
i so understand
i continue to mother
i allowed my daughter to have this weekend with her and she is my child that i have to remind
i am a mimma to her
i am not suppose to be a mother
and i know you understand what
i am trying to get across
so painful