Joy and Heartache

                                                Joy through brokenness………….

How I admire those who are getting their heart crushed by others, circumstances, or loss but keep not only living but being joyful even in their pain. It is unbelievable that those going through their own storms don’t just curl up in bed and stay there. Remember that the distracted person who cuts me off in traffic or bumps me with their grocery cart may just have their focus elsewhere.

My friend has deep sadness and uncertainty in her life right now. Being misunderstood and accused by one who has the power to take her greatest gifts. Yet, through her tears, which are flowing, she reaches out to others and creates joy. My admiration for her beauty and strength inspires me to want to get off my couch and engage with others. There is a time to wallow and a time to cry in one another’s arms. But there is also celebrating what is right in life and not constantly focusing on the hurts. Wallowing doesn’t change my circumstance. Putting on crazy Christmas jammies and eating popcorn won’t either. But oh the memories that are created when we gather and live life together. Even if…….

In Him,

Joyful

12-15-22