Please know I have no idea what you guys feel. I love y'all and pray this strengthens your soul for the journey.
"when ye are come to the other side of the water, and have set down your foot on the shore of glorious eternity, and look back again to the waters and to your wearisome journey, and shall see, in that clear glass of endless glory, nearer to the bottom of God's wisdom, ye shall then be forced to say, 'If God had done otherwise with me than He hath done, I had never come to the enjoying of this crown of glory.' -Samuel Rutherford
I've been thinking about silence a lot lately, Stanley went on a silent retreat a few years ago and has been encouraging me to go since then. I find myself a bit (okay, completely and utterly) terrified of the experience.
What if part of God's silence is beckoning us to join Him in the silence? I don't know how to BE in that.
There is a stillness that takes place when we watch the flames - beyond time and space.
We miss Aaron alongside you, your precious sweetheart.
God is still speaking loudly through you Ly. I am so appreciative of your conversations with me. Thank you for being available and willing to help me sort through some pain and loss. I am honored to walk somewhat near you in this quiet and temporary season.