As ever, thank you Jeannie for holding this space for such diversity of experiences, beliefs, and journeys. The shared humanity this offers strengthens us all.
Megan, thank you for sharing your journey, your questions, your fears, and your acceptance. What a gift you were given to find the shared human experience across millenia when God asked you to remember Job's wife.
It is almost inconcievable to think of the loss that husband and wife faced. Messenger after messenger arrives "and while they were yet speaking" another messenger arrives with news of further loss.
I often find comfort in the book of Job. Both Job's wife and Job express soul deep anguish and questions. Yet as we read further there are glimmers of understanding and conviction. Perhaps the greatest "Though He slay me yet will I trust Him". Not an easy thing to say and even harder to live.
Thanks for sharing your writing and your hope with us. Keep encouraged 🦋
Melanie, your presence is such a gift to this community. I hope you never forget that. The way you are able to hold the diversity of human experiences and the complexities we often experience is so rare. And such a treasure.
Thank you for being here with me and for your encouragement and support for Megan and her story today.
Melanie - thank you so much for sharing your encouraging thoughts. There really is an empathy and understanding shared by those who have encountered suffering. It is the great equalizer. While we would prefer it otherwise, the association with the book of Job carries with it wisdom and blessing.
I wholeheartedly agree - if it brings us into a depth of relationship with God that allows us to authentically declare "Though He slay me yet will I trust Him" then it is all worth it.
“Why was our life so inundated with hardships? Why couldn’t we just “be normal” like everyone else appeared to be” I think this is such a human question to ask at a time of such hardship. I admire you for finding grace and hope in this difficult time.
Thanks, friend, for offering this to Megan. There is such a universality in those questions, right? No matter how we approach them, every one of us can relate.
What a grueling path you have walked down, what heavy crosses you have borne. My heart aches at the pain you've borne, especially the loneliness in that retreating. So thankful for grace flowing into it all, revealing that beauty in the ashes. Amen: His ways and thoughts are so much higher than ours. Praising Him with you today!
Anna - thank you so much for your empathy and encouragement. His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts higher than ours! One of my anchor scriptures. Grateful to rejoice with you today.
Having experienced medical wonders... (wondering what is happening this time), undiagnosed medical conditions, weeks or months of testing before answers arrive, my heart goes out to Megan. One thing that carried me through was my beliefs.
Yes, I’m glad this resonated, Nancy, yet I’m always sad when these stories of hardship do connect us. I wish there was a way for us to be human without going through the health care circus of diagnostic testing, treatment plans, pre- and post-op appointments, medication management, etc. As an RN, based on your training and experience, I wonder what that is like—both as a mom, caregiver, and in your professional life?
Thank you for being here to support Megan’s story.
Nancy - thank you so much for your comment. Longsuffering is so hard and I am sure as a nurse you have seen your share of it. Grateful we both have faith and hope to cling to during these times.
That’s phenomenal! I am so happy for you and for God’s constant reassurance that there is a divine plan we must work through and accept on a day-to-day basis. Sometimes the answer is soon sometimes it is a way off, but in any event, we will trust.❤️🙏🏼
Thanks for reading, Prajna. I feel honored to feature so many diverse stories. I truly believe they bring us together where it matters most—at the heart level.
As ever, thank you Jeannie for holding this space for such diversity of experiences, beliefs, and journeys. The shared humanity this offers strengthens us all.
Megan, thank you for sharing your journey, your questions, your fears, and your acceptance. What a gift you were given to find the shared human experience across millenia when God asked you to remember Job's wife.
It is almost inconcievable to think of the loss that husband and wife faced. Messenger after messenger arrives "and while they were yet speaking" another messenger arrives with news of further loss.
I often find comfort in the book of Job. Both Job's wife and Job express soul deep anguish and questions. Yet as we read further there are glimmers of understanding and conviction. Perhaps the greatest "Though He slay me yet will I trust Him". Not an easy thing to say and even harder to live.
Thanks for sharing your writing and your hope with us. Keep encouraged 🦋
Melanie, your presence is such a gift to this community. I hope you never forget that. The way you are able to hold the diversity of human experiences and the complexities we often experience is so rare. And such a treasure.
Thank you for being here with me and for your encouragement and support for Megan and her story today.
Melanie - thank you so much for sharing your encouraging thoughts. There really is an empathy and understanding shared by those who have encountered suffering. It is the great equalizer. While we would prefer it otherwise, the association with the book of Job carries with it wisdom and blessing.
I wholeheartedly agree - if it brings us into a depth of relationship with God that allows us to authentically declare "Though He slay me yet will I trust Him" then it is all worth it.
Thanks again for sharing!
Megan, this is a breathtaking sentence: “Suffering is the great equalizer.” Wow. That is so beautiful. Thank you for that gift.
“Why was our life so inundated with hardships? Why couldn’t we just “be normal” like everyone else appeared to be” I think this is such a human question to ask at a time of such hardship. I admire you for finding grace and hope in this difficult time.
Imola - thank you so much for your comment and encouragement!
Thanks, friend, for offering this to Megan. There is such a universality in those questions, right? No matter how we approach them, every one of us can relate.
What a grueling path you have walked down, what heavy crosses you have borne. My heart aches at the pain you've borne, especially the loneliness in that retreating. So thankful for grace flowing into it all, revealing that beauty in the ashes. Amen: His ways and thoughts are so much higher than ours. Praising Him with you today!
Anna - thank you so much for your empathy and encouragement. His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts higher than ours! One of my anchor scriptures. Grateful to rejoice with you today.
Thanks so much for this heartfelt comment for Megan today, Anna. What encouragement you bring here.
Having experienced medical wonders... (wondering what is happening this time), undiagnosed medical conditions, weeks or months of testing before answers arrive, my heart goes out to Megan. One thing that carried me through was my beliefs.
Thank you for sharing some of your experiences.
Yes, I’m glad this resonated, Nancy, yet I’m always sad when these stories of hardship do connect us. I wish there was a way for us to be human without going through the health care circus of diagnostic testing, treatment plans, pre- and post-op appointments, medication management, etc. As an RN, based on your training and experience, I wonder what that is like—both as a mom, caregiver, and in your professional life?
Thank you for being here to support Megan’s story.
Nancy - thank you so much for your comment. Longsuffering is so hard and I am sure as a nurse you have seen your share of it. Grateful we both have faith and hope to cling to during these times.
That’s phenomenal! I am so happy for you and for God’s constant reassurance that there is a divine plan we must work through and accept on a day-to-day basis. Sometimes the answer is soon sometimes it is a way off, but in any event, we will trust.❤️🙏🏼
Thanks so much for reading, Denise. I’m so glad it met you at the heart level, and I’m sure Megan appreciates the support she’s garnered here, too.
Hi Jeannie, A wonderful yet harrowing and compelling story. Thank you, Megan, for a relatable story. Blessings.
Thanks for reading, Prajna. I feel honored to feature so many diverse stories. I truly believe they bring us together where it matters most—at the heart level.
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