Someone dear to me died suddenly and unexpectedly yesterday. Words are not enough, but they are all I have at the moment.
today my heart wears
sackcloth and ashes
squats dumb upon a heap of dirt
too sad even to keen
in time the One who keeps unsleeping
watch over those who struggle
will turn this mourning
into dancing, but not today
The Daily Compost 
Hi Jennifer.
I’m so sorry. Sending big (((hugs))) to you.
My aunt died last week and the funeral was in the kids’ second day of school. I had to travel north and stay overnight without them. They were fine and I needn’t have worried, but it’s been a tiring week.
Take care of yourself x
Thank you, Olivia. The hugs are especially nice. 🙂
I’m sorry to hear about your aunt. I hope you are able to rest up on the weekend and that the second week of school goes well for everyone.
Yes, we’re having quite a relaxing weekend, although my husband is on call and has a few inpatients (cats and dogs) so we can’t go too far. The kiddies are exhausted but loving school thank goodness.
Mind yourself Jennifer x
Beautiful, sad. I’m sorry. ((another hug))
Thank you, Cindy. 🙂
I love the mourning into dancing line. It’s biblical and it will happen. Grieving is natural. My heart goes out to you. Blessings to you, Jennifer…
I’m so glad you got that reference, Carol Ann. It’s truly one of the things I’m hanging onto. I have been down this road before, and I know that it leads away from sorrow eventually. I’m very grateful to find comfort in this knowledge. Thank you for your blessings – they are as welcome and needed as hugs right now! 🙂
You know, Carol Ann, your blessings reminded me of something that happened this morning at church. I was the helper for children’s worship, and one of the three-year-old has just discovered that people say, “Bless you!” when she sneezes. She kept saying, “Aa-choo!” so that everyone would bless her. Smart girl. 😉