I could attribute not posting for over a month to many things. The bottom line is I have had much more to do than to say as of late, and February is a short month anyway.
The book of Job has been on my mind for good reason. Many folks are critical of Job's friends (as they should be) but they started out on the right foot, err.. in the right position. As I searched for the right thing to do after Gralon's death, my uncle's death and my Grandpa's hospitalization, I came across this passage that gave me both direction and comfort: Job 2:11-13
Job's friends came to mourn and comfort Job during his time of utter loss, and they just sat down and said nothing... for seven days and nights. I can't begin to explain how much seeing family and friends faces over the past week or so has comforted me, and I've witnessed how it has comforted my sister and brother-in-law. What a blessing to have the burden of loss shared with so many!!
It's so easy to over analyze during these times of crisis, when all that is necessary is to be there. Be there, & don't speak necessarily, just be there. It's so simple and yet so very effective. For some this may seem obvious, but be forewarned, the temptation to run and isolate myself was more tempting than anything I have ever witnessed. It wasn't easy being there either, but I can say with much assurance that once I was there, there was no doubt that I was in the right place. I continue to learn so many things from this past week, but just from a perspective of practicality, I think the wisdom gleaned is as simple as our "Greatest Commission" - GO.
So yes, I am back in the blogging saddle, and yes, I know exactly where my horse is..
Until Next Time...
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