One of my sweetest dearest friends I have made on this journey is my girlfriend Barbie.  She is amazing, unassuming, and more loving and compassionate then anyone else I know.  We met on the internet and then met up in real life when our girls were not quite a year old.  We connected through grief and built a beautiful friendship of love.  We broke down, cried, and connected through pain only a parent and even only that a mother understands.  I love her so much and I love her little girl and her hubby aint too shabby either. 

 

Barbie sent me the following this morning.  It was an amazing way to wake up and start my day.  I often receive messages about how the blog helps people on the path.  I can’t take credit other then to say that I never ever want anyone to feel as lost as I did and I am answering a call that God put in my heart.  Enjoy the read because it is one of the best pieces I have ever had the pleasure of sharing. 

 

What I Know About Grief

 

When I say I know something about grief, I’m not saying I understand your pain.

 

 
I’m whispering that I have also grieved.

 

 

I am professing that I am weak and continue to pray daily for strength.

 
I’m saying I’m willing to let you see inside my pain.

 
I offer because I understand weakness, imperfect faith, and vulnerability.

 
It means I’ve found hope during moments of God’s tender comfort.

 
It means I am here because God helped me find my way through the darkness.

 

From “Grieving Forward” by Susan Duke