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Source: Starlings in Winter, poem – Mary Oliver poems | Best Poems
We received some rough news this week. A diagnosis. A good friend. A young mother.
How do we handle this cancer nightsoil in the midst of Christmas carols and wrapping and baking. Where is the joy? I am struggling to find it.
I found it on Facebook, of all places, where her neighbor set up a Caring Bridges site. There’s a picture of over 50 people gathered in prayer. I texted, “I am overwhelmed by what you are doing.”
“It’s hard to accept the love that comes with such a crappy thing.”
So I will find joy in the love. Love of my family, my friends far and near, and of God’s word made flesh.
Watch the light of the full moon tonight, this Christmas Eve, hold your loved ones tight. Because this moment is all we have. Merry Christmas!
Margaret, thoughts + prayers for the young woman.
I walked in the light of the almost full moon last night.
Hope to do so tonite again after 11 p.m. candlelight times.
Light lifts us up, it does.
Appreciations for this post.
Prayers for your young friend. Holding life and my loves close this season. Thank you, Margaret. Love to you.
In the light of the moon, I lift my eyes and thoughts to Lord for his goodness to fall upon your friend and each of our lives in the SJT community. Merry Christmas.
Oh my – I’m so sorry about your young friend. Interestingly, I wrote next week’s post already – it’s about the gift of time. Seems perfect for your post. Merry Christmas and God bless! I’m so thankful for you, Margaret!