Thursday, January 26, 2012

The Gift of Being There~ Day 25 (31 Days of Wisdom)

Life isn't always sunshine and roses, peaches and cream,  or joy and laughter. Sometimes, life is hard.  And, it hurts...all the way down to the deepest place in our heart.


Here name is Dorothy and in August, God willing, she will turn 100 years old.  I became friends with Dorothy when her husband of 69 years passed away.  She attended our church and I knew who she was, but it wasn't until that summer day, standing at the graveside, watching this dear lady mourn, that I really got to know her.  As I helped the preacher escort her to the car waiting to drive her back to her home, I couldn't help but overhear their conversation.






Each day.

All day long.

All summer long.


Being there,  that is.


Singing cheerful songs to a person with a heavy heart
is like taking someone’s coat in cold weather
or pouring vinegar in a wound. ~ Proverbs 25:10, NLT


A simple acknowledgment of our hurt. 


"I'm here. 

I'm sorry. 

I hurt with you."

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To know someone else shares in our sorrow,

is aware of our hurt,

is touched by what has touched us....

this is where healing is found. 

This is where a heavy heart finds comfort and peace

This is what God has called us to do.

To be there~

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  1. Oh, my goodness. Tears sting my eyes. You reached right into my heart this morning. God bless you for being there for her. I've never known someone to be there every day all day long. What an inspiration you are! I'll long remember your story.


    1. Linda,
      Truly, I was the one blessed for having been there. Thanks for stopping by and leaving such sweet words behind.

  2. You are isn't fairies and rainbows and laughter. Going away tomorrow to "be there" for someone I care about. This was a good post to read to put my visit into perspective.

    Thanks, friend.

    1. Praying for you, Amy, and for your friend. Where two or three are gathered in His name....

  3. This is goodness, and this is truth. thank you.

  4. That was truly touching & made me think, "How do I show "Jesus" to those in need or even around me?" You are a beautiful example :) Blessings!

    1. Thank you for sharing your thought...a thought that has me asking myself the same question. I think God gives us many opportunities each and every day....if we are looking...and if we are willing. I was so blessed to be the one that summer.

  5. I loved this and reminded me of my sweet friend Ms. Anna who died a year ago at the age of 90. We had many times of just sitting, talking and sometimes just being quiet. Those quiet times of holding her hand were some of the sweetest times!
    Thanks for sharing your story of your friend:)

    1. Beautifully sweet....the quiet times in friendship. I would have loved to have known Ms. Anna and am so happy to have "met" you today. Thanks for visiting and sharing from your heart~

  6. oh, good on you friend! i'm so glad you did this. what a servant's heart you have.

  7. Oh how I love your heart...and how you share it.



Thank you for leaving a "heartprint" of your own.