We try to remember the joyful times by taking photos and recording movies.
Times of reflection.
At times we even try to re-create the moments that we so cherished instead of
letting them go. Accepting that the moment for that particular joy has passed.
When we are visited by tragedy, we tend to move
as quickly as we can through and away from
those experiences. We shy away from loss and
pain and grief.
Nothing can hold back these events that come our way..
Sometimes they rush in like a wave. At other times the overwhelming is slow
like the creeping in of a flood.
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The month of June held many losses for our family. We lost two beautful
friends to cancer. Sometimes the grief just pours out. I try to play and replay
the memories of our times together. I don't want to forget. Remembering hurts.
I'm afraid of forgetting.
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One half million acres of the wilderness and forest that we treasured so much
is gone.. burned.. lifeless..
Our family used to make the hike up to this tower.
The view was incredible. This photo does not compare
to the real thing..miles of God's creation~
After the Wallow Fire
Escudilla Mountain burned almot 60 years ago to the day.
It will never be the same in my lifetime.
Processing...
It's a slow thing for me. Waiting on God. Allowing myself to feel.
Looking to His grace..Depending on it. There's a knowing that He is near.
With His Father's loving touch, He will bring healing.. a peace and a rest.
I can trust in His mercy and truth. His love endures...and He is
faithful to bring life from things that die..that's His way.
Without the pain.. there is no healing..
Without tears... why would we need laughter?
Victory would not be attained without defeat...
Were there no valleys..mountain tops would not exist..
The loss would not feel great if we did not deeply love.
God knows what He desires for each of us. What He allows in our life will be
part of the song that He sings over us and the way that He orders our steps.
And it will be good... His plan is good..
He knows what we have need of before we ever ask and has made every
provision for our good according to His plans and purposes..
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