When We Don’t Understand
Heading to Refresh
Don’t Worry, You Won’t Make Me Sad
Sunday Gratitude 2.22.15
The Profound Presence of Absence
Thank God for the Gift of Experiences
A Light to My Path
“Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” and Grief
Sunday Gratitude 2.8.15
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Ph 4:7
Last weekend a wise friend said to me, “You can’t have the peace that surpasses understanding until you stop trying to understand.”
That is right where I am. I’m still trying to understand the car accident and our loss of Kalkidan, but it simply isn’t possible.
I had big plans to post something today before we leave or Refresh, but the simple task of doing laundry and making packing lists has taken all of my energy. This is only my third day on my own and I feel somewhat incompetent.
We’re loading up some of the kids and bringing them along; I’m not ready to leave the younger ones yet. My sister is going to keep Eby and Little Man while the older ones stay with friends near the conference. Together with some other kids and adults, they are going to be on a sibling panel.
It’s been eight weeks since the day Kalkidan left our arms and entered heaven. Maybe I should just say that it’s been eight weeks since she died, but it hurts my heart to write those words. As I grow physically stronger and begin to reenter the world, I want to share something with you about our […]
giving thanks #1611 – 1620 new paint that I adore in the dining room Hannah’s visit, which was longer than usual thanks to her research rotation
In the days following the accident, a wise psychologist and friend came to our home to meet with with our family. He talked about grief and what we all might feel and experience. Then he said something that I’ve thought of many times since that day. He said we would experience “the profound presence of absence.” Think […]
Kalkidan turned 13 last October. This was a much anticipated birthday, so much so that she began talking about the day she turned twelve. She couldn’t wait to be a teenager and loved to remind me that it wouldn’t be long before she could take driver’s ed. In recent years we’ve encouraged our kids to ask for experiences […]
