When someone invites you in and serves up her deepest pain along with the coffee it might feel like a trap or a burden or a bother.
But it’s actually an act of great respect and trust.
Not everyone gets the privilege of hearing a heart laid bare and broken, vulnerable and uncovered.
If you are entrusted with such a treasure, consider it a sacred privilege.
Treat it with care.
Carry it carefully.
Wrap it in love.
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Author: Melanie
I am a shepherd, wife and mother of four amazing children, three that walk the earth with me and one who lives with Jesus. This is a record of my grief journey and a look into the life I didn't choose. If you are interested in joining a community of bereaved parents leaning on the promises of God in Christ, please like the public Facebook page, "Heartache and Hope: Life After Losing a Child" and join the conversation.
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Wow beautifully said and oh so true.
I pray I will always be there to listen , comfort and pray with those grieving such huge losses .
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May you know God’s prescience and his arms around you each day
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I’ve never thought about it like that before but yes, so very true.
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Yes, yes, yes…it has been a privilege these last few days as my friend allowed me into her broken places. When I travel home later today, I will leave knowing that our conversations have enabled her to walk that little bit further as her ‘new’ self.
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