For you...

Dear Friend,

There is this cycle I experience while away from you; it is like a favorite song on repeat, and when it gets old, I can’t find a new tune.  There is no one that can replace what I miss by not being with you.  There is nothing that can fill my void of our relationship.  The joy of our time together has created lasting memories and thankfully I can hold to that.  I was reading today and found this…

“Finally dear brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things…put it into action.  And the God of peace will be with you.”  Phil 4:8-9 

No, it is not easy, but was I called to “easy”?  When I read this scripture and change my perspective, I can breathe, I can smile, I can see and focus on the good times we have had and will have.  I can also see what God is providing for me in the now.  I am grateful for the memories, the tears shed, the laughter shared and the moments in the future that we will be blessed with.  For now, I focus on these things and MY God will provide me with the peace I need for the moment.  For if I focus on the things I cannot have or experience with you, I will miss the gifts I am given on a daily basis, through my husband, my kids, my acquaintances and the stranger walking the street. 

I love you friend!