Today is one of those days that is bitter sweet. Today is Kiley's Birthday! She is four today. It's weird to think about where I was at this time four years ago. But it's even harder to think about where my family was a year ago. At this time last year, my Dad had just survived Throat Cancer and we thought he was going to be okay. He came out for Kiley's birthday party and we had the best time our family had had in a long time. We all laughed together and spent a lot of really good time together. It was not long after that Dad got Lung Cancer and the year from hell commenced. So, today is a happy and sad day all at once. I knew it would be a good day to go run. Even though I am very sad right now, I can feel myself coming out of this funk I have been in for many months. I feel the cloud is lifting. I have so many emotions that I can't articulate, but I can say that there are days when I just know the Lord is walking this road with me and today was one of those days. I had a great run. The sun was beginning to rise behind the clouds, it was quiet and peaceful...restful. I needed it today. Have you ever had times in your life when a song just seems to come out at just the right time? I think part of my recovery has come since the release of this Natalie Grant song. It's been a while since I have heard a song that encapsulates the message of Christ so well. I smiled a lot today as I ran listening to this song. How can you not smile at the thought of this kind of power working in you?
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I love you.
Kim I was happy to read your post today. I've been thinking about you and how many months it's been since your dad died. I'm glad to read that you feel yourself grieving and the clouds parting.
I am so thankful that God showed you He is walking with you. I will be saying a prayer for you to continue to feel His presence and to continue to have moments like you did when you were running.
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