gone, but not forgotten...

How does one continue after pain and grief?

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

We quickly moved the bluebird home to a new, safer location, and they immediately found it.

Now for 4 days we have painstakingly watched the bluebird parents fly in and out of their home still looking for their babies. Disbelief and numbness surely filled every essence of their being. How could it happen?  They were devoted, committed parents, watching and caring for every need of their babies. Yet, through no direct fault of their own, their babies have vanished.  The natural acts of nature reeked havoc in their home. In the life cycle of the snake, he had his way, his stomach victorious.  And the grievous bluebird parents suffered an unbearable loss. 

As parents, we know and understand the plight of the bluebirds, because we too through our own trials and tribulations, have also suffered.  Providing shelter, food, clothing, as well as, prayers, is not enough to ensure safety.  And when the unthinkable does occur, we are distraught, numb and even angry.  Often during times of crisis, there is not much others can do.  Yet, experience and His Word tell us that even if the pain is not alleviated, it can be lessen, when loved ones sit in silence with us and pray for us in difficult times. The comfort of pure presence often triumphs words.

Silence can be golden, as well as, healing.

we are loved and chosen by God,
may we live like we believe it,
veneal