The Damsel hopes you’ll pardon a very personal post.
A well-known saying by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow goes, “Into each life some rain must fall,” and it’s raining over here at the cottage by the mountains.
Her grandson was born much too early. He was here for an hour or two and slipped back to heaven he so recently left, too sweet for this earth.
Rainy days like these require reaching out for the oldest skills Grandma ever taught–faith and prayer. Amidst all the talk of self-reliance, there comes a time when reliance on God is the only answer.
The Damsel’s favorite prayer she ever heard Grandma utter was “Make my back fit for my burdens.” God will do this, and he’ll even carry them. It’s easy to forget amidst the tears, but nevertheless it’s true. And it would be well for the Damsel to remember that tears are okay, too.
Much love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Soooooooooo sorry!
My heart is heavy with yours..may you all be comforted…sending all the hugs I have x
Deepest condolences and prayers for strength for all of you.
Thank you for sharing your Grandma’s prayer…even in the midst of your rainstorm you still teach and touch lives and hearts.
please know that our hearts are full. I keep seeing in my minds eye the joyous moment we all found out on Christmas morning the sex of the baby. Please give our love and know of our love for you and all of yours.
That was beautiful Damsel.
My granddaughter just turned one yesterday. I can only imagine your pain. Thank you for sharing yours so beautifully put.
I’m so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers (and even tears) are with all of you. *hugs*
Oh I am so sorry … I felt your sadness and feel your faith as ….well lots of hugs.
with love and hope that you and your family will have better days soon.
Sweet and tender words, Damsel.
Times like these really show us who the Almighty is…and who we are in relationship to Him. Much love…
((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))) from all of ours to you and all of yours. Just put one foot after the other, and try to get through this.
Oh Margot, I’m so sorry. Gentle hugs to Rosalie and Nefi and everyone else. What can I do? I’ll call in a bit.
Wishing you lighter burdens across the blogosphere!
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing such beautiful words. May the Lord bless your family and bring much comfort to your hearts.
I am so sorry for you and your family. You will be in my prayers.
Thanks for sharing. So sorry to hear of this sad news.
You are so wise in the face of such sadness. “Time and the hour runs through the roughest day” is my watchword at moments like this.
Too sweet & too perfect for this world. He is one of God’s choice little Angels. Longfellow was also no stranger to grief & you are so very right in knowing that only God can heal these pains that we bear. He knows them as He has already carried that burden with us, for us. Angel baby had parents who God knew He could trust with such a special spirit, not just for now, but eternity.
I am here if you need to talk or to say nothing at all. Prayers & blessings of comfort to all of your family. My heart weeps with you. Love Always.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Words can not be enough but know that my family thinks of yours.
Sending you and your family a hug. I’ve had two babies that slipped back to heaven, I know your pain.
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.
Still thinking ’boutcha, even through radio silence!
May you and your family feel the peace and warmth that only the Holy Ghost offers…and may it provide relief from the weight of heavy hearts.
Blessings.
I am so sorry for your loss. Blessings and strength to your family.
Tears are always okay. We will be praying for your family.
Your Grandma is one smart cookie. And you are too. He will take our burdons, we just have to be willing to let them go and that’s hard, sometimes.