Hey friend. I heard you want to get on to the next season of life. Maybe you’re over dirty diapers and are ready for your sweet crazies to at least be potty trained crazies. Maybe you’ve had it with living pay check to pay check and you just want some relief from the constant worry. Maybe you’re sick and tired of holding down the fort while your husband is working away from home. Maybe you just can’t take one more disappointment, one more crisis, one more thing.
Let me back up and tell you that I was in the hospital with my dad, spending what would be one of the last days of his life together. The word “savor” wasn’t really something that I wanted to do in that moment. I wanted Dad to be well, to be strong, to live a long life. I didn’t want to spend time soaking in the sadness and the grief that came with the “we can’t do anything else” diagnosis a few days later. And I most certainly have not wanted to savor these last few weeks of raw grief after he died.But I listened to God that day. I let him shift my heart. I spent each minute with Dad, really listening and looking and feeling what his hand felt like in mine. I soaked up the last talks we all had as a family. I felt deep in my soul the song we sang to him as the angels took his soul to heaven. And I’ve let myself savor each day since he passed – whether it was a hard moment or one full of laughter at a story or something funny Logan did.
I am so grateful that God asked me to slow down and savor those moments, because they were sacred. And as I walk this road of grief, I will continue to trust my Heavenly Father and savor each thing he puts in my path. .
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Karissa says
Thanks so much for sharing your journey. I can definitely relate to looking to the next better season to come. But to savor is so much better. God bless you as you continue to be comforted by the Lord!
Anna says
Thank you so much, Karissa!
Nicole says
So so good!!!! I lost my husband unexpectedly in a work accident almost 5 years ago. I am a HUGE fan of savor the moment!!! You never know when all you will have is memories. Sometimes you learn the best lessons in the hard stuff, too….and you will miss it if you aren’t living in the present. Thank you for this reminder 🙂
Anna says
I am so sorry that you can identify with this type of grief, but it is so encouraging to hear from someone who has walked this part of the journey. Thank you for sharing!
Christa sterken says
Thank you for reaching deep into your grief to share the beauty you are finding in the midst
Anna says
<3
Ayanna @ 21FlavorsofSplendor says
This is so beautiful and something I really needed to hear. I am so sorry for your loss. I love that despite your loss and grief, you can exhibit so much light and love. God Bless!
Anna says
I am so glad that God can use my story to reach others. So glad you’re here!
Dorothy says
This is so beautiful Anna! “God does not waste any moment of any season you’re in.” Thank you for all these reminders. Your heart is so lovely and I appreciate your honesty. at_home_with_kids
Anna says
Thank you for being here! I am grateful for your support in this journey!
Connie says
Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful story! My life took a major shirt when I lost my mother unexpectedly last year! The guest and guilt have been unbearable at times. I’m so thankful for my faith! Without faith I’m not sure I would have made it through! Thank you for the reminder and thank you for sharing your story!