Honesty Is The Way To Go

Keep thinking the tears will be less and the smiles more. But the tears just keep flowing. I don't think I have ever been more honest about my feelings before in my life. Sadness envelopes my heart and I just admit this loneliness to myself. I thank God for my friends and my family and that I am really not alone. God is kind to me even through all of this heartache. I am so glad I don't walk through this alone.

There have been other tragedies in my life. In the past, I have tried to pretend I was tough enough, brave enough, strong enough. Why? Others saw my pain even when I tried to protect them from it. If I have learned anything from my son, it was to be honest and let others see what you are going through. Then they will be honest and reach out for my help when they need it. Let's admit we are shaken when life throws sorrow our way and then we can all be there for each other through the hard times that are bound to come.

In Him,

Joyful but not alone
5-27-2010