Mary asked a tough question in her last comment, which deserves an honest answer.
I am suffering from a ‘weepy heart’ condition. That’s the title I gave to the burden of my heart from being away from Doug and away from home.
Through my nine month internship in Ontario, I felt settled and yet disturbed to be so far from Doug. Once Doug arrived at the end of May to drive back to SK with me, the world seemed ‘right’ again. I was happy to dive into my work at CLC for the summer – because I was home.
Heading back to seminary on Sept 1 was familiar and easy. But now at the end of my third week, with not having been home for two consecutive weeks – it feels like I’ve been at Seminary forever. I can hardly remember my summer. It has been a hectic pace at Seminary with additional events on the weekends which required my attendance in Saskatoon. There have also been numerous late afternoon & evening events which have made for long days – and none of them involved alcohol!
I have a weepy heart which I hope a good dose of “Regina” will cure. I’m heading home tomorrow. It’s been a tough way to start off the semester, but I have only one more weekend commitment in Saskatoon on Oct 3/4 – so I’ll be home lots after that.
Thanks for the honest answer … which, of course, saddened me to hear, but now allows me to focus my prayers for you, and for Doug.
Be blessed, my friend! Hang in there!
“When it rains circumstances beyond our control and you think you can’t handle any more … that’s when HE REIGNS!”
Amen, sister!
Have a fantastic time at home!
I know this feeling too… I felt it when I was in Edmonton this spring.
You’re being thought of and prayed for, friend!
Kristin:We saw your email re “weepy heart” this morning. We just returned from a trip to Agawa Canyon and Hurst Ontario with Pastor Sheilah and Andy. We had a great time together and the weather and colour in the north was spectacular. When we opened the door to our home PJ was there waiting for us and I don’t think she left the bed all night. She usually roams and then comes on the bed several times during the night.
Our prayer for you would be that God would keep you strong in the faith and your eye on the reward that follows graduation. We also pray that Doug’s love for you would strengthen your will to stay the course. We along with many in our parish will continue to lift you and your family as you strive to answer God’s call.
John & Liz
John … I am sure you meant that Kristin’s friends in the parish would continue to lift her and her family UP IN PRAYER (you missed that part!) After all, our arms would get mighty tired lifting her until graduation, and over so many miles to boot!! Ha!!
Kristin . . . just checkin’ in to see how our dear friend is doing? Better, I hope! Trust a weekend at home was just what you needed.
Big hugs from all of us in Ontario!
Dear friends – Thanks for your love and concern. It’s been hectic! I did have a wonderful weekend home. I have finished my intensive course as of yesterday so Fran, Sabine and I went out and celebrated with a wonderful supper. Sabine & I were rather giddy!
You … giddy?! I can’t imagine that!!
Great to hear things are better!