Oh Leslie, your words ring so true for me. Whenever I read something you have written, it resonates deeply. As the tears quietly fall, I thank God for the gift of you. Your words are a balm to my overexposed heart. I, too, have driven around thinking about the people who still have the house. In those moments it’s easy to assume that they are also happy and fulfilled, and not feeling exposed like us. Then I feel God tapping me on the shoulder saying, “You were one of them once. Others felt like you had the life they wanted.”
Thank you for discussing the reality of the dark times and not glossing over it with platitudes. A dear friend says in life we have to “embrace the suck”. Here’s to embracing while hoping we eventually dig our way out of it. ❤️
Jesus never drove in snow- love that! Love the sharing of concepts on vulnerability and exposure, tied to Emmanuel, God with us…and the Christmas story. The sting of what’s been lost and the exposure of that (ie no garage!) really resonates with me. Thank you for writing!
I love adding powdered mustard and paprika to any and all strata and quiche. It makes it so flavorful!
Yum great suggestions!
Oh Leslie, your words ring so true for me. Whenever I read something you have written, it resonates deeply. As the tears quietly fall, I thank God for the gift of you. Your words are a balm to my overexposed heart. I, too, have driven around thinking about the people who still have the house. In those moments it’s easy to assume that they are also happy and fulfilled, and not feeling exposed like us. Then I feel God tapping me on the shoulder saying, “You were one of them once. Others felt like you had the life they wanted.”
Thank you for discussing the reality of the dark times and not glossing over it with platitudes. A dear friend says in life we have to “embrace the suck”. Here’s to embracing while hoping we eventually dig our way out of it. ❤️
Thank you, and yes, well, if we don’t dig our way out, may we find rest in the suck by God’s grace. ☺️
Jesus never drove in snow- love that! Love the sharing of concepts on vulnerability and exposure, tied to Emmanuel, God with us…and the Christmas story. The sting of what’s been lost and the exposure of that (ie no garage!) really resonates with me. Thank you for writing!
So glad, Jen. ❤️
So poignant. So rich. So true. Thank you!
Exposed. Yes. This is a very true and insightful word for Christmas.
Thank you for your comment. I wish you a peaceful one.