These past two weeks have reminded me once again that there is absolutely NO substitute for being present when someone needs you.
Sure a phone call, text message or card in the mail express concern but there’s just something about showing up with a hug and maybe a casserole or pie that says, “You are important to me.”
It reminded me of this post from a couple of years ago:
I totally get it–we are ALL so busy.
Calendars crammed weeks and months in advance and no white space left over to pencil in lunch with a friend even though we desperately NEED it.
It seems impossible to make that call, write that note or stop by and visit a few minutes.
How can I meet my obligations if I use precious time doing the optional?
But when the unexpected, unimaginable and awful happens, suddenly that calendar and all those appointments don’t matter. Balls drop everywhere and I don’t care.
Read the rest here: https://thelifeididntchoose.com/2017/10/07/being-there-no-substitute-for-showing-up/
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No white space on my calendar has led to over tiredness….you know the rest. Just beginning to wind down even though arrived in Portugal last Saturday.
We are not so good at leaving space gor ourselves either are we Melanie? I hope you can for a little while to allow yourself time to grieve for you mama. xxx
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Amen, dear sister in Christ! Even knowing this due to my own losses, I still have trouble “being there” for others. I pray you’ll find comfort in the presence of those who will bring encouragement and blessings to you and your heart.
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