Draw Near and Share You with Me

 Hush little baby don’t say a word mamma’s going to………………

The comfort of a parent is so powerful in our lives. It isn’t the mockingbird or the kiss on a boo-boo that is magic but the love and closeness of one who loves us. I remember when I would get scared in my bed and begin to shake. My Mom would come and lay on top of me and let her weight blanket me with calm. Now a days there are weighted blankets and weighted vests to bring calm. But nothing replaces the intimate care of a parent. 

What an opportunity each of us has to come close to others when life is hard. Building the trust in a relationship is so necessary for us to walk through life. For some it is that one person. For others there are a handful who wrap us with their closeness. I am blessed with friends and family who show up and sit with me. One example is that Susi and I share our Wordle score each morning. If she sees mine is in the middle of the night, she calls to ask what is up. Others read my blog and can tell when life is spinning too fast. That is when I can expect to move through circumstances hand in hand with those who love me. My hope is that I am as in tune with them and show up to embrace them and add my calming support to their situation. 

It is necessary to stay close and connected to even be aware of what is going on in one another’s lives. So reach out, pick up your phone, set up a date to sit across the table with someone. My Mom couldn’t stay in her bedroom and be the comfort she was to me. She had to draw near and move toward me. She knew that being close was how she could reassure me that it was going to be okay and that we could get through anything together. 

In Him,

Joyful

11-5-22