The winter season in my life has waxed and waned for the last 7 years. “Even If” was my theme song I hung onto during my mother’s battle with a form of dementia that resulted from medication interactions that triggered a slow decline in her mental capacities. I screamed at God “why” over and over again. My oldest daughter became engaged but didn’t marry for a year and a half; Mom passed 4 months before the wedding. And daughter’s mother in law became gravely ill and died the day before their wedding.
Then covid hit. I needn’t say more I am sure.
Youngest daughter graduated from college, got engaged; meanwhile her now husband’s grandmother died, then the next month my mother in law, and 2 weeks after that a dear family friend who was like a grandpa to our girls passed.
Our oldest and her husband have a precious baby girl. We made it through the wedding of the youngest and celebrated with family members. Thinking “now things are finally looking up,” I dared to think we were finally approaching a spring season at least.
And in one day 2 weeks ago we received 3 pieces of terrible news.
I am beginning to think there will never be an end to the dreary season.
Shauna, I am so sorry! This sounds like so much! I'm sorry for all this loss, all the disappointment and wonderings why. And then the 3 terrible pieces of news so recently. Whatever they are, I pray right now that God will give you and your family strength, peace and wisdom: a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert. I believe with all my heart that spring WILL come. That there will be relief; that God will turn your mourning into dancing; that joy will come in the morning. The can give only 3 pieces of practical advice (and I bet you've thought of all 3!): 1. Gather your closest faith-filled friends to surround you in prayer - regularly. 2. Consider a Christian counselor or therapist who can help you process grief and loss and 3. Find 5 promises in Scripture which you feel God might be whispering to you, and hang onto them for dear life! His Word will not return void! I will pray for you, too!
Thank you Nicole! It seems that when things happen in my life they always come in clusters! I have already done the first two things, and am actively doing a couple of online studies right now that are helping me focus on His word. I felt like if I went into detail it would make my comment too long, lol. God knows the concerns/situations and has a plan. Thank you for your kind response and your prayers , they are very much appreciated.
A winter season of the soul, whew I felt that. Saving this one to read again.
Great job, Nicole . love your work!
The winter season in my life has waxed and waned for the last 7 years. “Even If” was my theme song I hung onto during my mother’s battle with a form of dementia that resulted from medication interactions that triggered a slow decline in her mental capacities. I screamed at God “why” over and over again. My oldest daughter became engaged but didn’t marry for a year and a half; Mom passed 4 months before the wedding. And daughter’s mother in law became gravely ill and died the day before their wedding.
Then covid hit. I needn’t say more I am sure.
Youngest daughter graduated from college, got engaged; meanwhile her now husband’s grandmother died, then the next month my mother in law, and 2 weeks after that a dear family friend who was like a grandpa to our girls passed.
Our oldest and her husband have a precious baby girl. We made it through the wedding of the youngest and celebrated with family members. Thinking “now things are finally looking up,” I dared to think we were finally approaching a spring season at least.
And in one day 2 weeks ago we received 3 pieces of terrible news.
I am beginning to think there will never be an end to the dreary season.
Shauna, I am so sorry! This sounds like so much! I'm sorry for all this loss, all the disappointment and wonderings why. And then the 3 terrible pieces of news so recently. Whatever they are, I pray right now that God will give you and your family strength, peace and wisdom: a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert. I believe with all my heart that spring WILL come. That there will be relief; that God will turn your mourning into dancing; that joy will come in the morning. The can give only 3 pieces of practical advice (and I bet you've thought of all 3!): 1. Gather your closest faith-filled friends to surround you in prayer - regularly. 2. Consider a Christian counselor or therapist who can help you process grief and loss and 3. Find 5 promises in Scripture which you feel God might be whispering to you, and hang onto them for dear life! His Word will not return void! I will pray for you, too!
Thank you Nicole! It seems that when things happen in my life they always come in clusters! I have already done the first two things, and am actively doing a couple of online studies right now that are helping me focus on His word. I felt like if I went into detail it would make my comment too long, lol. God knows the concerns/situations and has a plan. Thank you for your kind response and your prayers , they are very much appreciated.
Thank you for this word of encouragement, Nicole. Beautifully written. I was blessed!
Oh, my...! This is warmth for my winter day here in Maine. Even now, God is at work in the gray and in the cold.
Yesyesyes. Winters pass. Such a fortifying post, Nicole! Thank you!