Returning Home
February 15, 2007The girls and I are back from our few weeks with my father. I am doing well and am glad to be back at Beau's side as much as it grieved me to leave my father. And it did, indeed, grieve me. Leaving my father grieved me far more than even my mother's passing. I don't think I have ever felt such pure sadness in my entire life.
Life is so unexpected. I don't think we expect it coming in and everything afterward is just as much of a surprise. If we suppose to have any expectations, we are often surprised by our own folly at having such expectations. The only thing I have found to do is to serve the Lord as best as I am able and cling to his promises. If we don't expect life coming into it, I know that we all can expect to eventually be going out of it. And that expectation guides me. Because I know where I want to go when I do go out. And, if I am grieved to leave my earthly father's side, think how it would be for me to leave my heavenly Father's side. This life of surprises would be unbearable. And I do so want to return home.
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((((Hugs)))) I don't have the "perfect" words to say other than you are being thought of during this difficult time :( My heart is aching with you and I do hope that you will find comfort resting in His arms.
Posted by: Training Hearts at February 15, 2007 11:12 PM
I am new in the school and have been browsing everyone's blog. I will be praying for you and your dad. I wanted to share a verse with you. 'He will quite you with his love." Zephaniah 3:17 May you be blessed by God.
In Christ,
Posted by: Terri Sue at February 16, 2007 12:34 AM
Terri Sue
If we don't expect life coming into it, I know that we all can expect to eventually be going out of it. And that expectation guides me...And I do so want to return home.
Beautiful and encouraging thoughts.
Posted by: Me at February 16, 2007 7:31 AM
I too am new to BFS and was touched by your entry. One of my dearest friends is loosing her mom to cancer right now & is far away from home. She lost her father many years ago also to cancer and is grieving much these days.
Know that you are not alone and are being prayed for along with your family.
Bless you!
Jenny
Posted by: Jenny at February 16, 2007 2:31 PM
I am praying for the peace of *that* home to pervade your home here, on earth. Wishing I could hug you, but praying for you instead.
Posted by: Elise at February 16, 2007 10:49 PM
My heartfelt condolences to you and the entire family. Will pray for your father too.
Dropping by via Photo Hunt.
God Bless!
Posted by: viamarie at February 17, 2007 6:51 PM
Moving thoughts Firefly, thanks for sharing, even in the midst of your pain... truly, the further I venture in this life, the more I'm realizing that His purpose is to create in us His likeness, holiness, rather than our own happiness... thus, we will find Joy in the morning. And I also find myself longing for His return more. and. more.
Posted by: beth at February 19, 2007 3:31 PM
Love & blessings to you and your Father dear friend. p.s. The pics up in the right-hand corner are just lovely, lovely!
God bless you. Only our Father could give you the strength you are exhibiting during this hard time! >>>
Love,
Posted by: Becca at February 21, 2007 11:14 PM
Becca
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