Like others who commented, this also brought tears to my eyes. Grief is definitely universal. Your words are always so poignant and beautiful.
And as an FYI, my massage therapist also cannot watch movies where animals are hurt, and hurt towards humans in movies doesn't have the same affect on her either. So you're not alone there. I think it's more about the innocence of the animals in the movies, whereas typically in movies, the people aren't necessarily innocent.
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. He said to bring our burdens to Him and He would give us a lighter cross to bear. He feels our pain and grief, but in Him is fullness of Joy. Someday soon, this world will be made right. No more pain or suffering or tears. Rest in Him
I have walked through grief with a couple of friends who lost their husbands. It’s hard to do, but I find myself leaning into their pain and not feeling as afraid anymore. I don’t always have words, but somehow I pray the care I feel comforts them and helps them to feel not as alone. Living in another culture helped me see that we may express grief differently, but we do all grieve. I agree with the comments about the innocent of animals and how we can be devastated at their loss. I’m naturally more inclined to grieve people than animals, but I understand. One other thing I’ve learned about grief is that we all have losses—changes in life, moves, a relationship loss, a great disappointment—and these also cause the same kinds of feelings. We may just not label them as grief, but it does help to recognize their pain.
reading this i cried, i was with my mom when she died. i had cared for her for three years. the day she died she was happy, talking then suddenly she was quiet. i remember her telling me she had to go. i at first did not know what she meant then it dawned on me she was telling me she was dying. i will never forget that day.. certain shows i cant watch. things my mom loved to see i just cant do it, it brings back memories i cant deal with right now.
Like others who commented, this also brought tears to my eyes. Grief is definitely universal. Your words are always so poignant and beautiful.
And as an FYI, my massage therapist also cannot watch movies where animals are hurt, and hurt towards humans in movies doesn't have the same affect on her either. So you're not alone there. I think it's more about the innocence of the animals in the movies, whereas typically in movies, the people aren't necessarily innocent.
I cried and I related as I believe so many others will. Just as love is universal among God's creatures, so to is grief. Thanks for understanding....
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. He said to bring our burdens to Him and He would give us a lighter cross to bear. He feels our pain and grief, but in Him is fullness of Joy. Someday soon, this world will be made right. No more pain or suffering or tears. Rest in Him
I have walked through grief with a couple of friends who lost their husbands. It’s hard to do, but I find myself leaning into their pain and not feeling as afraid anymore. I don’t always have words, but somehow I pray the care I feel comforts them and helps them to feel not as alone. Living in another culture helped me see that we may express grief differently, but we do all grieve. I agree with the comments about the innocent of animals and how we can be devastated at their loss. I’m naturally more inclined to grieve people than animals, but I understand. One other thing I’ve learned about grief is that we all have losses—changes in life, moves, a relationship loss, a great disappointment—and these also cause the same kinds of feelings. We may just not label them as grief, but it does help to recognize their pain.
Thanks for your words. They touched me.
THIS BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES. SO MOVING AND POIGNANT. THANKS FOR PUTTING MY THOUGHTS INTO WORDS. GOD BLESS.
Kevin - passages like this prove you have a beautiful soul and I pray to God He continues to bless your soul
Yes, God is THE ONLY WAY!
I totally agree with you, animals have a soul. I believe we will see them when we pass over to be with the Lord.
My daughter has had a lot of deaths recently , people, pets, I am grateful for your words as always and will be sharing this with her. Thank you❤️
reading this i cried, i was with my mom when she died. i had cared for her for three years. the day she died she was happy, talking then suddenly she was quiet. i remember her telling me she had to go. i at first did not know what she meant then it dawned on me she was telling me she was dying. i will never forget that day.. certain shows i cant watch. things my mom loved to see i just cant do it, it brings back memories i cant deal with right now.
Just beautiful, Kevin.
-Chip