Journey refreshened

      Almost ready. So prepared to accomplish whatever
may try to halt my steps with Jehovah. Ready for
any attacks that may be there.

      One by one the last bits of clothing packed away.
The soul is prepared. The spirit encouraged by
prayers, Jehovah and Scriptures. 

       Ready and not worried nor scared. All the tears
have dried for the day. All has been a long day.
Last minute runs in the early morning hours. Then
a distance to follow through.

                         Silence. So deafening.

       Ever clear now of my role. Recognizing the
support I have and that I will become the support
system of someone else.

       Softly I smile. Shly I giggle for it is all I have of
my own in this moment. Thankful of those who
listened to my cries, for those who texted or called
in support and for those who placed smiles where
uncertainty was.

      So grateful for Jehovah and my family within his
people. Tomorrow I strive to keep together when
crisis and people want to tear. I pray for the strength
to persevere and to help others do so as well.

     Once more a smile overcomes me because of the
comfort I am experiencing in Jehovah's love. The
warmth he is giving me.

     Tragic as today's news was I am comforted in
knowing Jehovah is taking good care of me.

      Speechless even now in some of the words that
scream in my head. Oh and how my eyes still burn
heavy with salty tears. Here I say my prayers for the
night, preparing for bed and the thanksgiving of
friends who send stories of flowers and jokes to
pull a laugh from me.

    Oh the laughs and the smiles. They are not fake.
Joyous I am that my father no longer suffers, that
he sleeps. How can I not feel joyful for him?

    One more step. One more moment to sigh. Now
midnight is calling and sleep knocks at my door.
So good night family.

   Dear friend I appreciate the stories, the
encouragements and the hopes and dreams you help
me look forward for. Thank you. Deepest gratitude
from a smiling sister. One shy mouthed thank you
in the air tonight. Cooling and welcomed.

  Ah good night. Prayer to sunlight, hopes, dreams
and lots of loving kindness from friends, family.

                Hugs. More hugs and silliness as I lay
                       my head down. Sleep now.