How do you put words to the marriage of joy and sorrow? My friends are getting married, and I couldn't be more elated. But I'm not one of them. I'm not part of it. I'm left out. Steph is right, it's much easier to mourn with those who mourn that rejoice with those who rejoice.
It is not that I want to be married, or even engaged or dating right now. I don't because being single has been one of the most cherished seasons of my time here at Moody. It's not that I want my own story to tell (...well, maybe that's part of it). But mostly, it's that I'm losing them. I'm slowing losing my girls to their men. And that's okay. It just aches.
I want them to go, because I love these guys, too.
But my girls... I'm losing them. And it aches.
Hey Amy, I understand completely. You are losing them and things change. They have to. Ignoring that just makes it worse. It goes from being you and her to you and them. For me, this is when I am most thankful for the fact that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. You cannot be more happy for them, but you will mourn the fact that your friendship is and will change. It will never be the same, but, full of hope, you look forward to what it will change into. Praying that you find contentment in Him during this time of transition. Much love, Becky
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