He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3
Recently, I’ve become aware of how many times I hear others (and myself) use the expression, That just breaks my heart. The conversation can include poverty, disasters, hunger, illness, addiction, divorce, but the words come out in the same tone and with the same feeling of emotion as if we know how those people actually involved might feel.
The truth is, we don’t know how others feel until we’ve actually lived what they have lived. It costs us nothing to say the words, That just breaks my heart, and continue living our unaffected lives.
The heart is a vital thing as it is the muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the rest of the body. It is at the center of the entire vascular system. The main purpose of the heart is to keep blood that’s full of oxygen flowing through the body. It is crucial to your survival.
I thought I knew what things break my heart, but I didn’t. Last week a beautiful baby girl was born into our family. She was perfect in every way except that her heart was broken. It wasn’t able to pump life giving oxygen to the rest of her body. Most of us got to see her for a moment, touch her sweet body, and offer a prayer for her.
God blessed this family by sending Charleston to us. He gave her the best parents, grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. He knew that these people would fill her short time here with so much love and caring that she would feel it.
God’s grace allowed her Mama and Daddy to hold her, hear her sweet cry, to see her eyes open long enough to say “hi”, and to fight the good fight. She was a warrior, courageous and beautiful. In a week’s time, she has made us all stronger, bonded us, made our faith stronger, and shown us the true meaning of love.
Our hearts are breaking, but we known she is with her loving God, and those who have gone before. We are so thankful for strength God sends to help us through challenging times when we are broken.
The doctors and nurses who supported, encouraged, and cried with us are special people who God sends like angels. We are so thankful for them.
Thank you for sharing, Diane. God bless your family!
This meant so much to me. We have lost two family members recently and a great friend in hospice. The lord is always with us to help us get through these things.
Written from the heart. Prayers for strength.
So sorry for your family but so brave to share this. Love to all of you
The words you chose to express your feelings about this sweet child of God warmed my heart. In times like this we seek solace to help heal our hurting hearts. Thank you for comforting the words. The parents will be leaning on you and your family, as you know. May God give all of you comfort…..