sick leave

• sorry I was unable to blog lately
• as I was sick and tired
• but now feeling like normal
• will return soon==
• I will just share with you
• my other blog that I write
• about life as a widow
• and will be back soon
• hugs Meme
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• RESTORING JOY
  As I talk about my new year I must say
  that I am not talking of joy as the world sees joy and
  happiness
  instead I am choosing to start restoring my
  JOY IN THE LORD
  I will still be in grief for papa hubby
  and I will still mourn
  and none of those blessed feelings I had/have for him will change
  I will simply follow the Lord 's timing
  in the restoration of joy that He has for me
  I know that the Lord needs me in a ministry
  for Him
  my ministry was in encouragement and
  cheerfulness of life
  and I do not feel that is to change
  at this time
  and so
  I need to start to rebuild my broken world
  no- it does not mean that Meme
  will be a party girl or
  be a pollyanna ( always looking at the bright side)
  or anything of the world's fake joy
  I know that it will be a struggle
  and some days I will fall down
  but I know who will pick me up again
  I know the Mastor's voice
  I will find joy in tears and in laughter
  like today....
  - I was using papa's flashlight
  that his friend gave a few years ago
  you shake it up and down
  and it gives you light
  and I noticed that it is called
  Eternity Flashlight and I was
  immediately reminded of where David is
  and also gave me a laugh when
  I realized he did not take with him-
  heheheehe
  I think my restoring joy will be like
  the flashlight- it will need to be shaken
  up and down before it will work
  I found this little saying
  from an unknown author
  which I will share tonight
  ---
  Grief is not a mountain to be climbed,
  with the strong reaching the summit
  long before the weak.
  Grief is not an athletic event,
  with stop watches timing our progress.
  Grief is a walk through loss and pain
  with no competition and no time trials.
  double Hugs from Meme