The title of the last two grief devotions have really spoken to me, especially today's, which reminded me that I cannot stay here....in the place of grieving for always.  I have seen a couple of examples of people who never moved out of grief, and moved on.   I would not want my future to be paralyzed in this state of being.  Of course, this raises the same questions; what is my purpose now, and how can my life bring glory to God?

I feel a little resolve today, understanding that I can't sit back and just wait for the hurt to disappear.  I've been told the pain will not be as intense, as it is right now, but that saddness will still be a close friend.  I've mistakingly placed a lot of hope on others to see me through this journey so far.  But there is going to be a time when I will need to say....enough!  Put your big girl shoes on and start walking forward.