What to say when a heart is broken............

It happens every single day; through death, disease, loss of income, or inspiration. We fight through it or take flight and find often unhealthy ways to cope. Wounds are touched upon if they haven't scarred over and before you know it, you are embroiled in a mess of emotion, having nothing to do with the specific situation or conversation you currently find yourself in....

Furthermore, you may wonder, "how did I get here" or "where did that come from?" Chances are, it's not about you. It is always deeper.......

To a heart broken, insult upon injury, salt in the wounds is easily added, making it virtually impossible to heal. Human nature rushes to judgments because that is the easy option, when when what is needed is the ability to rise up and above. our own opinions ........ and work in conjunction with recovery. My question is what is my response...... grace or judgment.

As five years have passed for me, some may wonder if the fire inside of me is waning...... has the goal to live out a legacy after loss been tossed aside? I assure you, it has not. It is only being refined. Like gold in the fire, anything that is not pure is being burned away, and I have felt its sting many times during my sabbatical this summer of 2016.......

I made an oath those solemn days of 2011, never to forget the magnitude of the call. The adjustments to the dreams, the realization of my faith, and the surrender of my will.... again and again, bring about new adaptations of the plans.There has been pain in that process, but the promise is recovery..... and restoration.

On this Thanksgiving Eve, I feel a solemn gratitude for the grace given me which allows me to love unconditionally, live fully, and share my story. Recovery is real. #restoration2017

May we "live a life worthy of the high calling of God upon us......"