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Grief is not something we “get through”… you “get through” a bad day Grief is not something we “get over”, “you ”get over” a cold” Grief is not something we “move on from” you “move on from” a bad relationship” But Grief is… a companion we “move forward with”, learning from and growing, with each agonizing step. Grief is… a heart-wrenching process, not bound by time, But sets us on a “lifelong journey” of finding truth and meaning… Grief is not a crutch we hold onto for pity It is not a lack in character It is not a weakness that needs to be strengthened Or a problem that needs fixing It is not an enemy to be slain Or like a wild animal, to be caged Grief is… “A METAMORPHOSIS OF HUMAN LIFE” YES! that needs “time”… “A LIFETIME” Grief is… an acknowledgement of true love shared and true love lost Grief is… a love we hold so deep within our souls That our tears fall to caress the pain… “God given tears”, full of purpose and meaning For each one carries with it a piece of our heart grief hugs us and holds us close to a great love we can no longer touch… grief is… our friend for without it our lives would have been a lie. Grief is…purely and simply a journey of love It is a friend, to those of us who mourn A friend who sees what we need and allows us to be us Grief is a release of unimaginable pain… a release of a great indescribable loss… Grief is… the bridge that crosses repentant oceans, spans desolate canyons, and fear filled mountain tops. that we may cross over this tragedy to a renewed heart by means of the love we shared and continue to share through the love of our Almighty God Grief is… A pain we can use, to broaden our hearts and the hearts of all those around us it is… a road we must travel to gain wisdom. A level of wisdom you will never achieve by playing strong. For only when we sink to the bottomless pit of grief Will we be awakened by the light of truth. Grief… Do not judge it… for it contains Gods secrets Secrets you can only hear by listening through the blare of the pain. It is a sacred contract to be in awe of and inspired by To learn from and grow from To gain compassion and understanding from It is a journey that holds a sacred contract That will be signed by each and every one of us Who has the strength… and the courage… to love with all your heart and all your soul. It is not a journey I would wish on anyone But now that I am here I will walk it with honor And purpose, with my head held high and my feet in stride For at the end of this road there you’ll be, waiting to take me home.
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