Breath in the Rain
December 23, 2017
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I won't take up much of your Christmas time
The magical moments that should be spent with family, friends
But today I want to tell you a little story that might help you through this time. Retreat to a quiet spot, make a hot drink, make yourself comfortable & cozy. This should only take a few minutes... <3
i stared:
the counters were filled
the counters were filled
the stove sizzled and popped
and it seemed as if the very kitchen so quiet and peaceful had turned
into a veritable overflow
for deep fried pirogis & buttercream muffins
& steaming soup
& pomegranate kernels that littered the kitchen
While smoke wafted up to the lights twinkling overhead
My grandma, beads of sweat forming on her forehead
My sister propped on a stool squeezing ribbons of white onto more muffins.
My grandma, beads of sweat forming on her forehead
My sister propped on a stool squeezing ribbons of white onto more muffins.
two hours later: I walked outside to front porch where the rain was falling softly.
shoulders slumped.
"Daddy, Mom, Grandpa! Come home!"
shoulders slumped.
"Daddy, Mom, Grandpa! Come home!"
Where is Christmas today?
Hurried breaths, pauses between eating.
"Are you alright?"
"yeah..." heavy breath "yeah, i'm fine."
pause.
"You sure you alright?"
deep breath out. "I'll be fine."
"Come with me..." Daddy holds out his hand.
slow nod.
"You see the rain?"
whisper "Yeah..."
"It'll be fine."
Where is Christmas today?
Takes my hand in his. "Just breath in the rain."
slow nod.
whisper "Yeah..."
"It'll be fine."
Where is Christmas today?
Takes my hand in his. "Just breath in the rain."
slow nod.
he leaves.
I breathe the rain
I listen to it
reveling in its sweet softness
then i turn around, and look into the open window:
Grandpa is arm wrestling with Andy, Danny & Marie
Grandma and Mom are dying with laughter
Gabriella and Daddy are smiling
And Isaiah is running a commentary in the background.
i'm so lucky.
You are here today Christmas, you are here each day
for the love that brought you here
the love of a father for His children
you, me, us
the One that takes our hand and says, despite His sacrifice
Breath in the rain
of my endless love
Forever
For God so loved the world
that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
(John 3:16)
18 comments
BREATHE IN THE RAIN. wowow LOVED THIS. thank you for sharing + merry christmas <3 <3
ReplyDeleteThank you Sophy! I hope you have the best Christmas season :")
DeleteThis is beautiful. Anna, you are such a sweet soul. Your heart is evident through this story. Beautiful job. Have a Merry Christmas. <3
ReplyDelete~Ivie
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You are so sweet Ivie, you're encouragement means A LOT to me. Keep shining bright, I hope you have the best Christmas season <3 <3 <3
DeleteIt's a beautiful piece, Anna! Merry Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteCatherine
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Thank you so much Catherine! Merry late Christmas :)
DeleteThis was perfect and beautiful, Anna, I hope you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. <3
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Gray, I hope you had a wonderful and blessed Christmas :") <3
DeleteLovely poem, Anna!:) And have a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDelete-Quinley
Thank you Quinley! You too! xxx
DeleteLOVELY NEW PICTURE IN THE SIDEBAR <333
ReplyDeleteSAME FOR YOU GIRL <3333
Deletethis right here is maybe one of the most beautiful things I've read in 2017.
ReplyDeleteyou amaze me Anna.
<3<3<3<3
~Mira
Oh my goodness, you have no idea how much that means to me Mira <3 <3 <3 Soli Deo Gloria xxx I hope you have a beautiful new year!
DeleteI like how your pieces are so visual, and I really like the concept of breathing in God's love. It's that close and accessible to us. Rain is a beautiful symbol. Thanks for this, Anna. Blessings & all the best for the new year! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so close to me because when I am caught in the trap of anxiety/depression that is the only thing that restores me. Finding His infinite love. In that moment of despair that's all that matters and I forget only too often. Thank you so much for sharing this Jessica, Blessings to you too this New Year...you have been an infinite encouragement to me all year. God has so much in store for 2018! <3 <3 <3
DeleteThis was powerful. It's so easy to forget that God is always with us but by taking a moment to stop and take in the rain we can realize how amazing what we have is. That is what I take from your words. <3
ReplyDeleteSimply Me
Thank you so much Vanessa. <3 And honestly I couldn't have said it better, you nailed the message. xxx I hope you have a wonderful upcoming year.
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Have a Blessed day <3