Sunday, April 8, 2012

Waves

  Grieving seems to come in waves.  Sometimes we brace our selves and face it head on.
Other times we see it coming and try to run away.
Sometimes it gently laps at our feet letting us know it's still there.

And other times it washes over us completely.
We're learning to take it one wave at a time. 

Sometimes the ocean feels too deep and the waves too overwhelming.


 However, it is usually after the biggest waves recede that treasures are revealed.


so we gather them up-
and tuck them in our hearts to help strengthen us for the next one.  We know that even in those moments when we feel like we drowning, if we remember to look look up, the Savior will buoy us up.  He will not leave us comfortless. 
He reminds us those waves are filled with love.   
The waves don't need to crush us, they can fill our hearts to overflowing-
Because when you love someone deeply you miss them deeply.  
And that's not something to be afraid of.  


(Please pause our play list at the bottom of the screen if you'd like to hear one of my favorite songs about the sea.  It reminds me so much of Caleb.)

10 comments:

Unknown said...

Love you.

Junior said...

April this is beautiful, hugs

The VW's said...

Beautiful message! Love, Hugs and Prayers for you and your family!

Unknown said...

This is just SO beautiful....

XO

Brad and Amy said...

Oh my goodness. What a beautiful way of describing grief.

While I can't even begin to understand what you are going through and how much you must miss him, your post is such a great reminder that even in the most overwhelming of circumstances, God's promises of the richest of blessings are there for us to reap.

Lots of love.

shirlgirl said...

Just beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing, April. Love you.

arianne said...

The depth of this analogy is so lovely. Thanks for touching me today. PS I love that song.

Jenn said...

Love this post and that song! Thanks for putting your feelings into such beautiful words and touching our hearts!

Janae said...

Your family has been in my thoughts this last little while especially through this Easter season. Thank you for sharing your feelings, you truly have a gift with words!

sarah said...

April, I have been so touched and inspired. Your words really do penetrate. Thank you.