Blessings in the storm

This week I have been reminded that, while life doesn’t always go the way we plan, there is always something to be grateful for. I was also reminded that grief can magnify the small problems and make them feel much larger than they are.

My “storm” this week was superficial at best. I wrecked my car on Monday on my way to work. I was overwhelmed with grief when I couldn’t just call Joe to come get me and save the day. On Tuesday I got bit by a spider and had to go on antibiotics and steroids. And last night we got a bunch of rain. Now my septic tank is at capacity because my house sits at the bottom of the street and my neighbor’s runoff drains to my yard, overwhelming my drain field.

Of course, there is almost always beauty & blessings after every storm if you look for them.

None of what happened to me this week compares to what several of my friends are walking through right now. Grieving the loss of a husband, the loss of a grandchild. My heart aches for their pain.

I know that pain all too well.

When Joe was going through his cancer treatments the one constant thing that helped us was music. This was one of our favorite songs when life was just overwhelming.

My problems will work themselves out. My car will be repaired and luckily no one was injured, the meds will heal the spider bite, and eventually the water will drain from my yard, and I’ll be able to do laundry and take longer showers soon. All blessings I am very thankful for. And all of that is overshadowed by my beautiful son’s 37th birthday today. He is my greatest blessing of all!

For those walking through grief, know that I see you. I am praying for you. I hope this music brings you comfort. No words can bring your loved ones back, but know that God is with us always, and they are now always with Him.

Knowing that’s where my Joe is brings me so much peace.