I've been missing my friend Theresa a lot the last week or so. She died in June and I haven't had much time to really go through mourning the loss.
Theresa was a real delight at the church. She was at every activity and had an amazing faith amid a very tough life.
I've had about 14 people in my life die so far this year. Some, like Theresa, were friends. Others were acquaintances who were close friends with other people in the church.
As we've been transitioning from our summer activities to our fall schedule there's been just a bit of space in my spirit for some healthy grief. I really haven't had much of a chance to do that.
Jesus said, "God blesses those people who grieve. They will find comfort!" (Matthew 5:4 CEV) I'm grateful for those who have been a part of my life, for finally having some mourning time, and for the Comforter who continues to be found.
Thanks for reading,
Jeff
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