rejoicing and mourning

Sweet Millye passed out this bible verse last week on a little yellow piece of paper:

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
Romans 12:15

It sits on my kitchen window sill and I read it multiple times a day, as I'm in the kitchen a lot. Each time I see it, I think about many of you and what you've been going through.There are so many hurting, struggling, and mourning, it overwhelms me. Ted, Alissa, Caren, Angela and your family, Christy (whom I met today), Kim, Angie, are just a few. At the same moment that I rejoice this little bean sprout, I also ache and mourn with you.

This past week, I learned of another miscarriage and now a new life growing there. ; )
I know so many others that have been mourning and are also now rejoicing. Know that when I think of you, I still remember and pray for your pain and yet also celebrate with what God has now given you. Some of you have continued following this little blog, even while going through what you have been. I'm sooo humbled by that.

And there are others that are rejoicing with a new life God has planted, or healing that has begun. I am thinking of you, and celebrating with you each day.

Although I may not be bringing meals, calling, and coming to visit as much as I'd like (or in some cases at all), know that my heart is with you. Daily I think of you, mourn with you, rejoice with you, and pray for you.

I'm rejoicing AND mourning.
Love you.
<3

Thank you, Lord, for another day.