Others, Honestly

Others, I started this blog with that idea. Others, when the going gets tough, don't turn yourself inward and wallow in self pity, reach out to others and make a difference. Boy, was that easier before April 5th. Ryan's suicide has rocked my world but not my faith. But it has also made me realize that being honest and truthful about what you can and cannot handle is the best way  through. So, although I have probably been their for others in some ways, mostly I have had to step back and take care of me.  Sometimes, letting others take care of us is the honest and right course to take.

Time is healing the constant ache, nothing will fix the hole in our family that Ryan's death has left. He was our guy who called everyone just to say, "Hey, Beautiful, have a great day!" Ryan will forever be missed but our lives will go on without his precious presence in them.

Now, God maybe calling on me to reach out to another mother with a tragically, broken heart. Our friend's son took his life a few weeks ago and shattered his family. His mother called yesterday and wants to get together to talk. I have not been brave enough to listen to her message, so Tillie just told me about it. Tonight I am praying for the strength to call her back. I will have to take it step by step to see how I can handle my pain and hers. I can do all things through God who strengthens me. Now I just have to lay my heart and my fears on Him and believe.

Pray for me and I will pray for you. That is how we make it through, together in Christ.

In Him,
Joyfully healing
8-25-2010