Monday, October 18, 2010

The Shape of the Mold

In our lives we have stories....moments or things that have happened to us that form who we are as a person. We share these at a party or a casual gathering- something funny or embarrassing to yourself or the family member sitting nearest to you (if you are a part of my family. (And, if you read my blog, you probably are.)) These are the round, smooth edges of who we are. The extra bit of dimple in our cheeks or even the slope of our belly that laughs and our hips that dance.

But there are also stories that really form the sharp edges and corners of who we are as we walk on the earth. These are the stories that we tell one-on-one, over coffee with a friend, during an intimate dinner with our closest friends or a counselor if the moments are too hard to work through on your own. As a Christian, we call these our testimony. Part of the story of our lives that God has allowed to happen and has walked alongside us for a journey that is painful, unrelenting and always memorable.

My family went through that very thing about a month ago.
It began Saturday, September, 25 and came to a climax on Monday, September 27.

I will be taking the next few days to write out our story. Because it has changed my life. And because I can't be quiet. I have to talk about the things God has done for David and me.

I hope you will find the time to read it.

7 comments:

  1. I cannot wait to hear your story!!! I have been eagerly, but patiently waiting.... Oh how I wish I was there to hear it one-on-one, over coffee pretending like time didn't exsist. xoxoxo

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  2. Would give anything to sit in a Starbucks with you...

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  3. I wish I could sit in Starbucks, over a venti carmel double triple flip flop with a shot of mint quadruple whip hold the caf latte. Since I can't, I'm eagerly awaiting the story of your dear, sweet Elijah. My prayers continue to be with you and your family. Love ya.

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  4. I. Love. You. God is faithful to bring us to a place where we can share our (Hi-)story with others, and He will walk us through what we need to get to that place. Because He knows that in our sharing, we will bring healing to those around us... and then they will be able to share. And, ultimately, we are sharing His love. (And, fyi, I consider myself family.)

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  5. I love you and can't wait to hear your story. Thank you for your heart to share this story with all of us.

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  6. Bethany, I look forward to hearing the continuing story of God's faithfulness through your story. Thanks so much for being willing to share it.

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  7. We so love you. God has gifted you with words, I am glad you are willing to share them, even the hard ones, even the most deeply meaningful ones, with all of us.

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