Monday, February 26, 2018

He is faithful

This year has been uncharted territory for me - losing Manda has both shaken me to my core and solidified my faith.  I've found myself absolutely WRECKED one day when a certain song comes on the radio and with my hands up in praise the next time I hear it.

It's been bumpy and teary and that's okay because something that I've learned through this experience is that emotions are often muddled.  Deep deep sadness is right there alongside an indescribable peace.  Gut-wrenching grief with laughter and fond memories.  






Absolute JOY knowing that Manda is in Heaven, free of pain and cancer,  experiencing something BEYOND my comprehension, but so much heartache knowing that her kids will grow up without her. 

Amidst the emotions and the highs and lows of the past year, the words that I keep coming back to are actually Manda's... 

"my prayer tonight is that no matter what you're going through, no matter the trial that you're faced with, that you have a personal, close relationship with this awesome God.  I pray that you'll find your strength and your courage in Him because He is faithful." 



As Christians we're not promised a life free of pain or heartache or grief... but what we are promised is that He is faithful and that if we call out to Him He'll answer our cries.

He is faithful.

16 comments :

  1. That was the sweetest post. I wish every non-believer would watch her beautiful service. #Heisfaithful

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  2. One thing is for sure...we are all better people because we knew her. xoxo

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  3. What a beautiful testimony of faith!

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  4. What a sweet friendship y'all shared and what a treasure you are and will be for her children. Praying for all of you today-hugs!

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  5. Smiling through my tears because HE is faithful. Beautiful tribute for your beautiful friend.

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  6. Prayers for all of y'all. I've felt grief for her and her family this past year, and I didn't even know her! I can't imagine for those of you who are good friends with her. Her testimony made a difference, and I'm thankful to have watched the video of her story! Thanks for sharing it with us! What a special person!

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  7. A very touching post. It is all about faith,isn't it? When I lost my parents, I put my faith in God, because,honestly, without faith, what's left? I dont care whatGod you believe in , sometimes faith is all we have,and it manages to be enough to get us through the tough times. You girls are a really good group of friends...very nice to see.

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  8. My husband's best friend passed unexpectedly 2 years ago. It was/is the hardest thing we've been through. At my son's school talent show last week a boy sang the same song from his memorial service and my husband began sobbing and our hearts broke all over again. I wish I could say it's gotten easier but it really hasn't. HE is faithful.

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  9. Hugging you all today. You are so right, immeasurable grief married with joy. You said it so well. Your friend group is just the sweetest!! xoxo ERIN

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  10. I get immediate chills anytime I read something posted about Manda. Her faith inspires me as I’m going through my own cancer battle. Her family has, and will continue to be, in my prayers. Your girl group is as well... sending all my love.

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  11. I am so sorry but rejoice that your precious friend is in her forever home with her forever Savior. The lose of a dear friend is so hard. I lost a dear, dear friend to cancer 3 years ago last month. We had been friends for 45 years and it still hurts but I will see her again and for that I am thankful.

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