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Sunday, December 16, 2012

we grieve.

 and oh we grieve...
 we ache...
 we fear...
 we doubt...
 we curse...
 we question...
oh, how we question...
 but,
in the hazy distance....
there is this flicker.
we KNOW it is there...we don't want to look, but we can't help ourselves...it seems so out of focus right now....
 but it IS there.
 this flicker.
 this light.
 this luminosity.
 this LOVE.
 HIS love.
 HIS big huge LOVE.
and we know it.
and we trust in it.
and we LOVE in it.
and we rest in it.
 
 
i pray that we open the church in our hearts,
and grieve and pray and search out the little flicker of light,
 for all the little students and teachers of the world.

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21 comments:

  1. LynneDecember 16, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Beautiful thoughts and photo and LIGHT . . .
    thank you . . .

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  2. Glenda/MidSouthDecember 16, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Great Post! Thanks!

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  3. Custom ComfortsDecember 16, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    So well said Erin.
    Cindy

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  4. It's meDecember 16, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Warm hugs.....love from me...xxx..

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  5. Gerry SnapeDecember 16, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    all of us with children and grandchildren are thinking and praying for the states at the moment...my poem is taken from the letter to the philippians chap 4 where we are exorted to think on the good at times of immense bad....god bless

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  6. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 16, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    precious post, erin. you're so right!

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  7. KarenBDecember 16, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Beautiful post, Erin. We need to be God's love to the hurting in our corner of the world. We don't know whose life would be changed by a kind word, hug and listening ear. I'm praying that those devastated by this tragedy will still feel surrounded by God's love through ordinary people.

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  8. SeawashedDecember 16, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    So beautiful my friend. Grieving, praying too.

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  9. Laura @ 52 FLEADecember 16, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Beautiful images and comforting words.

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  10. koraleeDecember 16, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    This is a hard one for all of us...how and why are the questions that keep popping up...

    Rest in Me, my child...forgetting the worries of the world.

    Hope you are well my friend..your Christmas home is stunning. Just popped by to wish you a blessed Christmas. xxoo

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  11. micheleDecember 16, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    thank you for this light, erin. God is working. angels are comforting. hearts are softening. i am grieving and so grateful i have a savior. i need Him. the planet does. emmanuel! He is with us.

    michele

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  12. oldgreymareDecember 16, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    <3 <3 <3 love love love
    all we need

    z

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  13. Debbie NolanDecember 17, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Dear Erin - this is a beautiful post for such a terrible tragedy. I know these little ones are nestled in the dear Savior's arms. Thanks for putting this so well my friend.

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  14. CindyDecember 17, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Yes...

    Cindy

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  15. poppilinnstudiosDecember 17, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Beautiful post, Erin.
    -Lynn

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  16. jerilandersDecember 18, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    The only comfort is in knowing these little lambs are with The Shepard. Beautiful and meaningful post.

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  17. CaroleDecember 19, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    These families lives will never be the same but I hope they turn there grief into something positive someday.... it will take time and compassion from others to make that happen.

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  18. Marie ArdenDecember 21, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Beautiful post very thoughtful.
    Peace be with you.

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  19. Vickie @ Ranger 911December 23, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    This is a beautiful post Erin. :)

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  20. Angelsdoor * PennyDecember 23, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Such a beautiful post Erin. My heart goes out to all..

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  21. Ral @ARTbyRT Seascapes and Island LifeJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    touching and beautiful post! Aloha Raliegh

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