Footprints of Death...............
All I can say is that I am desperately praying that God does NOT allow anyone that I know to die within the next year. I need a break from death. I know that is is inevitable, but I need a break from it. I know that this may just be wishful thinking, but I thought it was worth a try just to speak my needs in the open.
Truth is, if someone else that I know passes away, I doubt that I will be able to attend their service, because I need a break from the feelings that death brings.
Remember to live life on purpose!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Days 537-579
Footprints of Death...............
I am happy to report that after an extended bout with sickness, I finally feel well enough to write here again. I have experienced illness and now I can say that I have experienced God's healing. Just like God has healed my grief-stricken soul, he has healed my body. Praise Jesus!
Since I have been away I have lost two father figures in my life. The first one was my best friend's Dad, whom I called Papa Stephen (4/10/11) and another father figure whom I called Papa Bates (6/7/11). Although they will both be missed, I hope they rest in peace.
I am wishing everyone a happy and healthy day! Let's not waste our energy, time, or love on things that do not matter much, but let's choose to share our lives with others as God has given us the ability to do so.
Remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
I am happy to report that after an extended bout with sickness, I finally feel well enough to write here again. I have experienced illness and now I can say that I have experienced God's healing. Just like God has healed my grief-stricken soul, he has healed my body. Praise Jesus!
Since I have been away I have lost two father figures in my life. The first one was my best friend's Dad, whom I called Papa Stephen (4/10/11) and another father figure whom I called Papa Bates (6/7/11). Although they will both be missed, I hope they rest in peace.
I am wishing everyone a happy and healthy day! Let's not waste our energy, time, or love on things that do not matter much, but let's choose to share our lives with others as God has given us the ability to do so.
Remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Days 518-536
Footprints of Death...............
I am amazed by the chain of events that have been happening in my life. I feel closer to God and I feel like God is taking me to a new level in Him. My relationship with God has been the key to my ability to make it through the darkness of grief. Recently, I was beginning a relationship. After a few months, I knew in my heart that this man was not the kind of man for me. I started to pick fights with him because I wanted him to leave me alone. It worked. Later on, someone asked me, "how are you going to deal with the loss of the relationship?" I said, "Well, it was not a "relationship" yet. Also, if I made it through the death of my parents, my aunt, and my great-aunt, which were the people I loved and that really loved me back, then I can make it through ANYTHING!" I was so proud of myself for that one statement because it was honest and I really felt the truth of that statement in my soul. How can I feel encouraged and hopeful for the future when I have lost so many loved ones? It must be the grace of God.
I am amazed by the chain of events that have been happening in my life. I feel closer to God and I feel like God is taking me to a new level in Him. My relationship with God has been the key to my ability to make it through the darkness of grief. Recently, I was beginning a relationship. After a few months, I knew in my heart that this man was not the kind of man for me. I started to pick fights with him because I wanted him to leave me alone. It worked. Later on, someone asked me, "how are you going to deal with the loss of the relationship?" I said, "Well, it was not a "relationship" yet. Also, if I made it through the death of my parents, my aunt, and my great-aunt, which were the people I loved and that really loved me back, then I can make it through ANYTHING!" I was so proud of myself for that one statement because it was honest and I really felt the truth of that statement in my soul. How can I feel encouraged and hopeful for the future when I have lost so many loved ones? It must be the grace of God.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Days 498-517
Footprints of Death...............
It's been such a long time since I've written, I almost don't know what to say.
First things first, I have been feeling pretty good. I have a few stresses that I am believing God to give me the strength to defeat, but other than that I have no complaints.
In terms of grief, it seems to come and go at will. There are some days, weeks, or months where I feel great and then out of no where I will hear a song, smell a scent, or have an experience that reminds me of the ones that I have lost. This phenomenon is truly mind boggling to me but this is my journey and I fully intend to face it victoriously.
As usual, I am going to go through the 5 stages of grief using the acronym that I created based on the stages of grief.
Bargaining- Not at all. I have lost the loved ones already.
Acceptance- In my head I have accepted their losses but my heart may never understand these losses.
Anger- Sometimes.
Denial- Not at all.
Depression- At times, but I understand the emotion and try to move quickly past it.
I am continuing my journey and hope to do it laughing, living, and loving.
It's been such a long time since I've written, I almost don't know what to say.
First things first, I have been feeling pretty good. I have a few stresses that I am believing God to give me the strength to defeat, but other than that I have no complaints.
In terms of grief, it seems to come and go at will. There are some days, weeks, or months where I feel great and then out of no where I will hear a song, smell a scent, or have an experience that reminds me of the ones that I have lost. This phenomenon is truly mind boggling to me but this is my journey and I fully intend to face it victoriously.
As usual, I am going to go through the 5 stages of grief using the acronym that I created based on the stages of grief.
Bargaining- Not at all. I have lost the loved ones already.
Acceptance- In my head I have accepted their losses but my heart may never understand these losses.
Anger- Sometimes.
Denial- Not at all.
Depression- At times, but I understand the emotion and try to move quickly past it.
I am continuing my journey and hope to do it laughing, living, and loving.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Days 496-497
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Footprints of Death...............
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Footprints of Death...............
This song right now is getting me through tough times. This song blessed me and I hope that it may bless someone else. This song is available on itunes right now.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
re: Days 487-495
Footprints of Death...............
Tonight's blog is short because I am at a loss for words. My feelings are: tired, a bit drained, and ready for change. On a lighter note, I am glad to be alive and to have another opportunity to experience God's grace.
As always, I intend to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
Tonight's blog is short because I am at a loss for words. My feelings are: tired, a bit drained, and ready for change. On a lighter note, I am glad to be alive and to have another opportunity to experience God's grace.
As always, I intend to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
Monday, April 11, 2011
re: Days 485-486
Footprints of Death...............
I found out yesterday that I my best friend lost her Dad this past weekend (4/9-4/10/11). I am beyond words right now. Her Dad took my friend and I everywhere when we were kids. He was always so supportive of my best friend and he was just a great human being. I don't care how many times I have had to deal with death, I can never seem to prepare for it. It just seems so final! As a Christian, I do believe that I will have an opportunity to see loved ones again, but I just miss those that I love so much in this realm (earth), that those feelings cloud anything else.
Well, I am building myself up spiritually so that I can be there for my friend. She will need me! Because I love her, I will be there in any capacity that she may need me.
Remembering to laugh, live, and love always and with purpose.
I found out yesterday that I my best friend lost her Dad this past weekend (4/9-4/10/11). I am beyond words right now. Her Dad took my friend and I everywhere when we were kids. He was always so supportive of my best friend and he was just a great human being. I don't care how many times I have had to deal with death, I can never seem to prepare for it. It just seems so final! As a Christian, I do believe that I will have an opportunity to see loved ones again, but I just miss those that I love so much in this realm (earth), that those feelings cloud anything else.
Well, I am building myself up spiritually so that I can be there for my friend. She will need me! Because I love her, I will be there in any capacity that she may need me.
Remembering to laugh, live, and love always and with purpose.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Days 477-484
Footprints of Death...............
I am amazed at how I made it through this past week. This past week was terrible. I had some challenges and I just wished I could go home to my parents' house and curl up with them in the bed until I felt better. As the youngest kid in my family or "the baby" I had a lot of alone time with my parents and they just had a way of making me feel loved and whole just by being in their presence. I needed them this week but having them was not possible because they are no longer living. This is/was tough! Grief has a way of rearing its ugly head at the MOST unopportune times, but I am determined to admit my issues and defeat grief.
I better run through the 5 stages of grief for this past week. Here's my self-made acronym for the 5 stages of grief BAADD:
Bargaining- Not at all, no one to bargain with.
Acceptance- My mind has accepted it but my heart has not.
Anger- Yes, this past week was rough and I was angry that I do not have parents to run home to.
Denial- Not at all
Depression- Perhaps, I simply have no desire to be around other people right now as few understand me or my feelings (yes, i know that this is an illogical over-generalization but I am emoting right now, not trying to think logically).
Despite my feelings, I know that God has me in the palm of His hands. I feel Him close to me. Needless to say, I spent much time in prayer this week. Prayers is my best weapon against the stages and effects of grief.
I am amazed at how I made it through this past week. This past week was terrible. I had some challenges and I just wished I could go home to my parents' house and curl up with them in the bed until I felt better. As the youngest kid in my family or "the baby" I had a lot of alone time with my parents and they just had a way of making me feel loved and whole just by being in their presence. I needed them this week but having them was not possible because they are no longer living. This is/was tough! Grief has a way of rearing its ugly head at the MOST unopportune times, but I am determined to admit my issues and defeat grief.
I better run through the 5 stages of grief for this past week. Here's my self-made acronym for the 5 stages of grief BAADD:
Bargaining- Not at all, no one to bargain with.
Acceptance- My mind has accepted it but my heart has not.
Anger- Yes, this past week was rough and I was angry that I do not have parents to run home to.
Denial- Not at all
Depression- Perhaps, I simply have no desire to be around other people right now as few understand me or my feelings (yes, i know that this is an illogical over-generalization but I am emoting right now, not trying to think logically).
Despite my feelings, I know that God has me in the palm of His hands. I feel Him close to me. Needless to say, I spent much time in prayer this week. Prayers is my best weapon against the stages and effects of grief.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Days 463-476
Footprints of Death...............
I feel a little anxious. There are some things that I need to be removed in my life and other things that I really need to change. The feelings linked to death do not seem to be a barrier to any of these issues and I feel as if I have moved past the 5 stages of grief rather nicely. At this point, I just really miss the ones that I lost through death.
Despite, life's twists and turns I AM determined to move forward.
Remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
I feel a little anxious. There are some things that I need to be removed in my life and other things that I really need to change. The feelings linked to death do not seem to be a barrier to any of these issues and I feel as if I have moved past the 5 stages of grief rather nicely. At this point, I just really miss the ones that I lost through death.
Despite, life's twists and turns I AM determined to move forward.
Remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Days 430-462
Footprints of Death...............
I have had such an amazing time. I had the opportunity to travel to South America. I had difficulties but yet I had an amazing adventure. Being in a different region really allowed me to value life and think very little about my issues with death. While away, I thought about how happy my parents would have been if they knew that I actually had the opportunity to leave the U.S. and follow my own dreams...my own path....amazing.
In terms of the 5 stages of grief, I am doing well, so I don't need to go through them. I no longer feel BAADD (bargaining, acceptance, anger, denial, & depression) so right now I am enjoying life as I experience it.
I have had such an amazing time. I had the opportunity to travel to South America. I had difficulties but yet I had an amazing adventure. Being in a different region really allowed me to value life and think very little about my issues with death. While away, I thought about how happy my parents would have been if they knew that I actually had the opportunity to leave the U.S. and follow my own dreams...my own path....amazing.
In terms of the 5 stages of grief, I am doing well, so I don't need to go through them. I no longer feel BAADD (bargaining, acceptance, anger, denial, & depression) so right now I am enjoying life as I experience it.
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