oh the pain how I feel it deep within my heart
A pain that makes it clear we are for now apart
Oh the longing how I feel it deep within my soul
A longing for your future and all your accomplished goals
Oh the tears how I feel them deep within my eyes
Tears passed on by your suffering and the lack of a goodbye
Oh the memories how I remember them so vividly and clear
Memories of the good times we had when you were here
Oh the joy how I remember it in that little boy
A son gone too soon that the fear did destroy
Oh the anger how I feel it against the stigma that you faced
A stigma that creates suffering in every single case
Oh the sounds of you how I miss being nearby
The laughter I can hear it but now it brings a cry
Oh the images I still cherish them every day
Those pictures capturing your life in the very best ways
Oh the peace how I feel it knowing where you are
Seeing you again someday though now it seems so far
Oh the why’s early on how I battled them each day
Wishing you could have turned to us in any possible way
I have yet a new understanding of this pain from within
Learning how to walk this path and where to begin
Oh the God that I rely on to carry me through
This journey of faith in trials always something I knew
He knows my every pain and feels my every ache
My God knows what I can handle and how much I can take
While I cannot explain the path for me at this very time
But I know my God can use this to let his light shine
Please know if you are in a valley of grief and get into those places where you feel as though you are so alone in your journey. You are not alone. I have met so many beautiful people who have loved and lost and are walking in this same valley. It’s dark and there are times it is so hard to see the light but look up, it’s there. Find someone who is ahead of you in their grief journey and allow their story to be encouragement for you in this deep dark valley.
Matthew 11:28-30
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.