tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27901932.post4196967283532843863..comments2023-07-01T07:32:24.073-07:00Comments on Musing Melissa: Confessions of a People PersonMelissa Enshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249931047478891932noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27901932.post-68911905135962346542010-10-10T20:19:35.720-07:002010-10-10T20:19:35.720-07:00Mel... wow, that touched my heart. And I know it ...Mel... wow, that touched my heart. And I know it touches God´s heart. Maybe it´s like the widow´s mite... a little offering in the scheme of things but to her it was everything.. it was what SUSTAINED her. I know relying on people doesn´t keep you alive, God does, but they do keep us sane and healthy and loved... I love what your friend Paula says... sacrifice to God is not for the sake of sacrifice, but I think in our offering GOD IS WITH US and that´s what makes all the difference. And just so you know I can relate... Melissa I grieved leaving Fresno for a whole year before I left. I was very thankful God gave me such long notice before I actually left. I needed that time to grieve, plan, and connect. And Fresno is still home to me. Very much so.<br />So... I´m glad God showed you you´re grieving... because it will keep coming up. I think someone told me (it was you!!!) about grieving being like waves that still came and kept coming though they were smaller each time.... Now it´s big wave time, and it´s ok. Just make sure you tell God how you feel about it... including any anger you might have... it comes up... and He knows already. I think He WANTS us to acknowledge our anger bc so much pain is usually stored right underneath it... and then He can heal us. nuff said. I love you... and though I can´t understand all your journey, I can understand it in so many ways.romihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03065633410768833857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27901932.post-68060630550006237052010-10-10T14:37:14.266-07:002010-10-10T14:37:14.266-07:00Hey Melissa,
I know its not the same, but I have ...Hey Melissa, <br />I know its not the same, but I have been thinking of you and praying for you often even though we can't connect. I was especially thinking of you the other day when our pastor reminded us that we don't lose anything that we give to God, including our relationships with friends and loved ones. He even used the example of people who give up those relationships to serve on the mission field. <br />It made me think of you and your recent sacrifices to move...Paula Velezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06570780891024074346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27901932.post-964519797038642302010-10-09T23:57:22.798-07:002010-10-09T23:57:22.798-07:00Beautifully written. It is a gift to be needed and...Beautifully written. It is a gift to be needed and to be able to share our God given gifts with each other. That's a lot of giving in one sentence. Knowing you for a while now, it's exciting to hear of your learning and growing (and giving in). You continue to be in my prayers daily. Please keep sharing your personal journey.<br /><br />SheriNate's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18188484239439144124noreply@blogger.com