This is sad to think about but Iām so encouraged by how God is strengthening you through jt . Praying for you on my sunrise walk today!šā¤ļøš„²š
Sometimes I think those who have experienced the death of a child represent a reality that most people do not even want to imagine, much less have it happen
to them. So many people say they o the grieving parent, āI canāt imagineā¦ā and no, you really cannot, but the truth is this, nor do you want to. So in some ways, a bereaved parent is a threat to his/her peers. The mindset, I think, particularly among those with whom weāve experienced long term relationships, is āif it could happen to those parents/ that parent, it could happen to anyoneā¦including me,ā and that is not a thought most people want to entertain. So, it is easier to walk away from a long-standing relationship than to deal with a grief you are not sure you could survive.
I remember saying, "I Can't Imagine" when I'd hear of a friend's child's death, and agree that psychologically most people can't nor should picture it in their own lives, but whatever the reason, they literally did "put themselves first."
I feel like ever since the advent of instant and remote communication, that people have lost social skills and the desire to be together in person.
If you add that to an already fragile relationship, I can definitely see where it can get destroyed;maybe not permanently, but possibly permanently.
I do pray that each of you that endured these huge losses get comfort from each other, and that Godās will is done concerning the other relationships.
Thank you for sharing that with us. I know it must be hard to discuss.
Hi Bellatrix. I hadn't tied technology to this, but you could be very right. In some ways, like our friendship here, it is such a blessing, but we know its devastating side (social media lies, distortions, censorship) as well. Have a wonderful day, and thank you for your encouragement!
This is sad to think about but Iām so encouraged by how God is strengthening you through jt . Praying for you on my sunrise walk today!šā¤ļøš„²š
Thank you for the prayers. Call sometime and let me know how the wedding went and send a pic!
Sometimes I think those who have experienced the death of a child represent a reality that most people do not even want to imagine, much less have it happen
to them. So many people say they o the grieving parent, āI canāt imagineā¦ā and no, you really cannot, but the truth is this, nor do you want to. So in some ways, a bereaved parent is a threat to his/her peers. The mindset, I think, particularly among those with whom weāve experienced long term relationships, is āif it could happen to those parents/ that parent, it could happen to anyoneā¦including me,ā and that is not a thought most people want to entertain. So, it is easier to walk away from a long-standing relationship than to deal with a grief you are not sure you could survive.
I remember saying, "I Can't Imagine" when I'd hear of a friend's child's death, and agree that psychologically most people can't nor should picture it in their own lives, but whatever the reason, they literally did "put themselves first."
I feel like ever since the advent of instant and remote communication, that people have lost social skills and the desire to be together in person.
If you add that to an already fragile relationship, I can definitely see where it can get destroyed;maybe not permanently, but possibly permanently.
I do pray that each of you that endured these huge losses get comfort from each other, and that Godās will is done concerning the other relationships.
Thank you for sharing that with us. I know it must be hard to discuss.
Hi Bellatrix. I hadn't tied technology to this, but you could be very right. In some ways, like our friendship here, it is such a blessing, but we know its devastating side (social media lies, distortions, censorship) as well. Have a wonderful day, and thank you for your encouragement!