When one’s world shifts, quakes … one can lose their footing, leaving that one to stumble off-kilter, muddled-minded through the simplest of daily functions. In the midst of the upheaval … the stumbling around in the aftermath of dust and debris, one cannot see that the rest of the world has not shifted, for the quaking beneath one’s feet was localized, individual … it was not, after all, shaking below the Earth’s crust, but the seismic shifting of souls that have been united since the beginning of time … pre-ordained by a Force far more powerful than tectonic shifting.
This seismic shifting is what I felt the other day, after breaking news of a loved one’s fall, from across the country … the tremors … they can reach around the Earth, when souls are closer than their physical containers.
Off-kilter is how that day began, from one coast to the other … moving toward the subduction zone.
Emergent cracking just below the surface rose above, showing the ugly head of destruction. When destruction begins the souls gather at the epicentre, hold vigil for those who need help, hold vigil for the survivors … for the souls who are left after the quaking stops (does it stop?).
The sands shifted under our feet, rendering us unsteady, off-kilter.
We have been shaken by this striking down of a soul so close … but not destroyed.
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“Shaken but not destroyed” Yes. I would even say, restructured. I don’t think a person is the same after the passing of a parent. The one we’ve known from the moment we were born, and even before that, leaves a vast hole filled with more than just memories. It’s a tumbling, entwining of lessons learned and emotions rekindled that recall whispers, singing, laughter, scoldings, holding of hands, hugs, spankings, under-ducks on swings, and car driving lessons. A part of you has been ripped wide for the great self-analysis. Then the after shocks of the dawning that siblings don’t process things from the same perspective. It’s a rebuilding of family, and of self. Shaken and shifted to become more of who Christ wants you to be. In this uncomfortable state He renovates our beings, again. Thanks for the great analogy, Carole. May you find peace in the quake, and a beautiful re-bonding of family in the aftermath.
Becky, you speak so beautifully to my soul ❤️ Thank-you for your words and love.
Carole
Strength and peace as you journey through the wilderness! Thankful for that final destination! ❤️
Thank you Wilma. I know that your heart has travelled through this wilderness, and it too looks fondly to that final destination. Your words give me strength.
Carole
I JUST WOKE UP IN HEAVEN
I just woke up in heaven and I’m full of awe
There’s such beauty all around me, perfection with no flaw
I look upon my Savior’s face for the first time in this life
And the strings of earth are gone, all the pain and strife
I embrace my Savior then I fall at His feet
The wonder of His presence just cannot be beat
I have loved ones all around me, friends and strangers too
My eyes behold the splendor of this world so new
If I could send a message to you on earth below
I would tell you of this place where there is no foe
I’d tell you that I love you forever and always
I look forward to our reunion at the end of your days
But for now you must go on there’s still much for you to do
Make the most of every minute, you don’t know when life is through
It’s okay to miss me, but do not grieve too long
For I’m now in heaven singing salvation’s song
Do the work that Jesus gives you, help others on their way
Help the lonely and the hurting and those who’ve gone astray
Tell them of the Savior, the Lover of their soul
Then they will come to heaven too and be fully whole
One day we will meet again here in heaven above
In this place of happiness where there’s so much love
Until then, know I love you and I always will
I will never leave you I’m in your memory still
Debbie Preuss ©
Beautiful words Debbie!
How beautifully written! I was so sorry to hear about your dad. I have lost 2 dads and 2 moms, I know the loss. I’m keeping you in my prayers! Love you ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
EXHALE EARTH, INHALE HEAVEN
When I exhale my last earthly breath
When my body experiences physical death
The next time I inhale I will be in heaven
Where days are eternal, not just one to seven
I'll have my brand new body, all the pain erased
I will look upon my Savior, see His smiling face
All the trials of this life, will finally be past
I will be at home in heaven then at last
I'll have my brand new mansion, just across the way
I will be able to run and dance and even play
My spirit will be free, to praise the Three in One
Holy Spirit, God the Father and Jesus Christ the Son
Oh what wonders I will see, it will be worth it all
When I see my Savior and answer His final call
In just an instant, the transition will be made
Don't grieve for me too long, I'm where my Savior bade
I will see my loved ones, who have gone before
And it won't be too long, 'til you come through the door
I will cast away my body and be truly free
When I exhale earth and inhale eternity.
Debbie Preuss ©
Thanks Debbie. Your words are so beautiful, so hit the spot.
Carole
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