1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking.
2. Link back here and invite others to join in.
3. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. Seriously. That is, like, the rule. And the fun. And the heart of this community..
OK, are you ready? Please give me your best five minutes on:::
Beyond…
Baby, there's something beyond this.
I know it was your first love. I know you never felt that way about another person before. I know your heart aches with the pain of goodbye.
But I promise you from the bottom of my heart that there is love beyond the loss. That there is healing beyond the pain. I know it is so hard to see past your broken heart today. But there are promises of forever in your future.
Cry if you need to. Mourn if you need to. I will be here to hold you. Comfort you. You are my son and you have loved and lost for the first time. I see the pain of it all in your eyes and in your smile and my heart hurts for you.
You loved for the first time with complete abandon. Oh how my heart sings for that. That you expereinced that beauty. That your heart was full. I promise you that what is beyond this moment is even better than that. You might say goodbye again but it is so worth it for the hello.
So today I hold your hand and listen to your heart
and tell you over and over again how much I love you.
And remind you of the promises beyond the pain.
I know it was your first love. I know you never felt that way about another person before. I know your heart aches with the pain of goodbye.
But I promise you from the bottom of my heart that there is love beyond the loss. That there is healing beyond the pain. I know it is so hard to see past your broken heart today. But there are promises of forever in your future.
Cry if you need to. Mourn if you need to. I will be here to hold you. Comfort you. You are my son and you have loved and lost for the first time. I see the pain of it all in your eyes and in your smile and my heart hurts for you.
You loved for the first time with complete abandon. Oh how my heart sings for that. That you expereinced that beauty. That your heart was full. I promise you that what is beyond this moment is even better than that. You might say goodbye again but it is so worth it for the hello.
So today I hold your hand and listen to your heart
and tell you over and over again how much I love you.
And remind you of the promises beyond the pain.
Awww... I love this post.. I haven't been here yet with any of my children but I know the time will be here probably sooner rather than later. Welcome to 5 minute friday! I have only participated a couple times, but what comes out always surprises and delights me.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to getting to know you better!
Thanks so much Julie! Was so hard to see him hurt, but worth it to see him love. So looking forward to getting to know you too! Blessings!
DeleteGreat post. I'll need to keep it for a time when my children go through their first heartache. At 22, 20 and 16, not one of them have been through it....yet. Thank you for sharing with us at No Ordinary Blog Hop. Keep linking up. Every blessing, Kelly
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kelly! It totally caught us off guard as before this He really wasn't interested in a relationship. So blessed to connect with you!
DeleteWow, awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise! Blessings!
DeleteHi Wendy,
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you! Ahh, poor guy. That caught me up and got my compassion going for him, especially since I work with teens, and I have two teens of my own as well, plus a four year old.
Have a great week.
Jennifer Dougan
www.jenniferdougan.com
Thanks Jennifer! So lovely to meet you as well! Loved your post on Spiderman and Prayers! So sweet and your little man is just darling! Looking forward to getting to know you more! Blessings!
DeleteDear Windy,
ReplyDeleteWow...what a beautiful post and reflection on love and loss. Your husband and sons are most blessed to call you their wife and mother. I love your sweet and gentle spirit and trust in God.
Thank you for blessing your readings.
In Christ...Susan
Thanks so much Susan! I am so blessed by my guys. So enjoyed reading your blog this morning and looking forward to getting to know you more! Blessings!
DeleteI remember my son's break=up w/ his first serious girl friend. He was devastated. It's so hard for them to see beyond it. This is very sweet.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mare! It is hard to see him walk through these tough moments. Blessings!
Deleteoh what a sweet post. So hard - a first love.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kimberly! LOVE LOVE LOVE the Sunshine Project on your blog! That sweet little girl is just darling! Blessings!
DeleteThis is beautiful, friend! I'm super happy that you linked up to the Mommy-Brain Mixer this week! I hope to see you again next week! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Cassie! Was so blessed to be invited to connect at the Mixer! Love connecting with everyone! Blessings!
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