I have been struggling with several things this past week, most of it feeling sorry for myself. Then I read your posts (on caring bridge, too) and it brings me back to reality and how blessed we are. I have been struggling to trust people again and attending church again. I used Jessica as an excuse, but in reality, I was hurt as much as she was, it just didn't cause physical ailments. Instead, I just kept it inside, like usual. The one thing you said rang out more than any other: "If we all did a better job being a safe place for people to open up, perhaps we wouldn't need to open our collective souls to a furry red puppet." (social media, counselors, or the drivers on the highway). That is what 2020 robbed us of (man, Satan is very deceitful and clever): our community. It is the one thing that God made and gave us to be able to endure this fallen world. I believe that is what I am experiencing, a lack of a safe and trusting community to lean on and be with. Thank you, Josh, for allowing God to move through you during this most difficult time in your life. We love you and pray for you all daily!!
Thank you Josh for your reflection! We sure do need to be a safe place for those hurting to be able to open up to us and find comfort! God Bless Isaiah, you and Careese, and all of your family!🙏🙏🙏😘💕💕
I have been struggling with several things this past week, most of it feeling sorry for myself. Then I read your posts (on caring bridge, too) and it brings me back to reality and how blessed we are. I have been struggling to trust people again and attending church again. I used Jessica as an excuse, but in reality, I was hurt as much as she was, it just didn't cause physical ailments. Instead, I just kept it inside, like usual. The one thing you said rang out more than any other: "If we all did a better job being a safe place for people to open up, perhaps we wouldn't need to open our collective souls to a furry red puppet." (social media, counselors, or the drivers on the highway). That is what 2020 robbed us of (man, Satan is very deceitful and clever): our community. It is the one thing that God made and gave us to be able to endure this fallen world. I believe that is what I am experiencing, a lack of a safe and trusting community to lean on and be with. Thank you, Josh, for allowing God to move through you during this most difficult time in your life. We love you and pray for you all daily!!
Josh, I am blessed by your stories - which I know are not fiction and carry weight. Praying for lighter moments in each day in your life. 🙏🏼
Thank you Josh for your words. Love the picture. We really never know what the other person is going through. Kindness.
Thank you Josh for your reflection! We sure do need to be a safe place for those hurting to be able to open up to us and find comfort! God Bless Isaiah, you and Careese, and all of your family!🙏🙏🙏😘💕💕