It was a lovely evening – the temperature in the low 70s, a breeze blowing. I sat on a bench in the shade and watched people passing me by and children play. Suddenly pain and grief came over me again, like a big ocean wave. As I was trying to formulate my feelings into words, I realized that I felt like a small sailboat out in the vast ocean – aimlessly tossed about by the waves of grief. And I heard a small, still voice say “Don’t you have an anchor? You have Christ, don’t you?” “Yes”, I said, “I have Him, but the sense of lostness is still there.” And the still small voice continued: “An anchor only works if you use it, cast it down. Using the anchor will not change the waves as they break against the sides of the boat, but it will keep the boat safe from drifting out into the vast ocean.” So, on a daily basis I try to do just that: Making Christ the anchor of my soul – realizing that He will keep me safe during the storms of life – as He has in the past. I have placed this thought onto a new mug rug and hope that it will bring you encouragement as well.
Thank you for traveling with me through this difficult time in my life.
My prayers are with you in your time of grief. God is always with us, but sometimes we feel so alone. God bless you! thank you for all the beautifu; designs & projects and keep up the good work. Your customers love you.
Gayle
Dear Monika:
My deepest condolences on the sad loss of your beloved husband. May all the wonderful memories that you and John shared help to bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and thank you for your beautiful embroidery designs, and caring customer service.
Sincerely,
Barbara
Monika it is only after reading this that I realise I have been so negletful reagarding your loss. I hope you remember me as I used to do testing for you while your JEF tester was unavailable. You are often in my thoughts but unless I actually tell you how are you to know. I can only imagine what you have been through loosing you soul mate but know your children and grandchildren would have been great support but please never forget your friends also think of you.
I also often think of Julia.. your sister’s daughter in Germany and do hope she has found support at the Convent she was living at and no doubt by now has found a occupation she love.
My thought are with you Love Denise
Dear Moniika,
I too want to express my condolences to you. By just reading your blog, I could feel your pain and sadness. Just know that you were right your Anchor Christ, will never leave you, nor forsake you. Know also that all your readers and customers that love your work will be here for you. God bless you. So sorry for your loss.
Dear Monika,
I have just tuned in to your blog…
I am praying for you as you travel through your journey. Praying for you to use that anchor and to find comfort and peace. May your heart be filled with love and happy memories and family and friends.
Your friend in Christ, Kathy
Dear Monika,
As a sister in Christ, my heart aches for you at your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that you are never alone. I am praying that Jesus will husband you for the rest of your life and then carry you home to be with Him forever. Isaiah 54:5 “For your Maker is you husband, the Lord God Almighty is his name, the Holy One of Israel is you Redeemer, he is called the God of all the earth.” May He bless you with peace.
Cheryl
What a brilliant application of God’s word, to your own life and how well you have shared it. Though you’re being tossed about by waves of emotions are looking in the right place for your hope and strength and allowing God’s love to flow through you to those of us who you have never met, blessing by sharing your journey and your talent. â¤ï¸