Because I look at their three little faces each day, so full of promise and light and life and joy...
Because every time I look down at my left hand, I am reminded of my promise, made almost a year ago...
Because I have put one foot in front of the other for so long, what's another step?
Because this is hard, but He gave it all for me and His pain was harder than mine will ever be...
Because despite my doubts, anger, frustration, and all the raw, soul deep pain, I know somewhere, even if only in my subconscious that things shift and even though the light fades today, it may be lit tomorrow anew.
Because although sometimes it is so very very hard, a part of me whispers that it will be worth the struggle...
Because I am supported by the prayers of Gray, Sif, Chez, Rikert, and so many others...
Because, to quote Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen, "Life is worth living."
Ave Maria, ora pro nobis!
How I love your post! You were the last on the list and it was almost like save the best for last. I was Catholic for about 15 years but born Episcopalian. When the children left the nest, I went back to my Church Home. How close in faith both churches are! Oh, young mother, I look back at the days I wore your shoes/duties...and without God, how could I have made sense of anything? It is all too fast and furious in your life, as I recall. The clock is ever ticking and the needs are always there and you are the one that they call upon. I send you this message with a lot of hope, peace and hugs stapled on. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words! You are right that everything feels very fast and furious right now, but I know that one day, I will yearn for all their sweet activity. It's hard to see at the moment though, you know? Thank you for reading and the hugs and blessings. God bless you too!!
DeleteOh, you are so right! it really is worth it. And because He makes all the difference. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIndeed He does. I could not make it without Him to carry me when I am too weary to walk. Thank you for reading and for your kind comment!
DeleteYes life is worth livining because HE lives.
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Those reminders "because" are all around us. Spouses, children, friends, and all the saints in heaven who hold us in our prayer, gathered into Christ's arms. Prayers and blessings from a fellow Catholic. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis!
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