The heart of the writer
I've been rather absent in my posting for the last few weeks, and while I feel a little bad about this, I'm trying to give myself the grace to get through the things I need to. December is not an easy month for me, and while I try to put on a smile and participate in all the family functions, my heart isn't usually in them. I find I need to distract myself from thinking about the children I have loved and lost, but there are constant reminders everywhere that they're not here. And while I have been productive in my writing (my book on the letter of James is now with the publisher!), it hasn't been in the form of blog entries... here's where my heart has been... When it comes to the loss of a child or loved one, the empty spot they leave behind in our hearts and lives is never completely filled up again. God created us as unique individuals, and no one can ever truly replace another person. We can make new friends, try to have more children, get married, and try ...