"All human wisdom is contained in these two words,-'Wait and hope.'" --Alexandre Dumas
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Sharing the Journey
Journey to Elizabeth's, by Rose Datoc Dall, portrays the virgin Mary journeying with determination to visit her cousin Elizabeth. These women were drawn together and shared a unique burden. Both would mother men destined for greatness; both births were miraculous; both mothers would mourn the loss of their sons. Both women were chosen vessels of the lord. Beautiful wonderful women-- with intense, heavy burdens to carry. Each needed the strength of the other to be able to fulfill their tasks.
I love the peaceful determination depicted on Mary's face. She is walking confidently despite the uncertainty in her life-- would Joseph still marry me? What will my life be like now? No doubt Mary's burden was a substantial one to carry. Yet she walked forward, seeking solace and comfort from one who could understand. She faced her journey and shared it with a friend.
A dear friend gifted me this beautiful piece of artwork for Christmas. She has been a friend and confidant as I have journeyed toward healing. A journey and a friendship that began long before Edmond confided his addiction. This dear friend has loved me and listened to me for years.
She carries a burden too. Hurt and pain that penetrate the soul. That's what I am learning. We all carry unimaginable hurt and grief and process it in our own ways. But the beauty of life is in the journey we share with each other. A journey where we move toward peace, together.
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