Hard Times Happen

I know someone going through a hard time. He’s irritable, over reactive, and difficult to be around. That’s grief talking, I remind myself, And my love expands like an umbrella in a downpour.

I know someone going through a hard time. She’s moody and over-the-top dramatic. That’s teen angst talking, I remind myself,
And my love settles and steadies like a faithful friend.

I know someone going through a hard time. She’s emotional, fidgety, and anxious. That’s fear talking, I remind myself, And my love whispers to her like a calming prayer.

I know someone going through a hard time. He’s slow, repetitive, and forgetful. That’s growing old talking, I remind myself, And my love supports him like a great oak tree.

I know someone going through a hard time. She’s awkward and sassy. That’s hormones talking, I remind myself, And my love endures like a worn pair of blue jeans.

I know someone going through a hard time. He’s irritable, defensive, and angry. That’s depression talking, I remind myself. And my love breaks through the clouds and warms his face.

It’s not easy to respond when I want to retreat, To forgive when I want to freak out, To detect when I want to dictate, To bite my tongue when I want to bite back.

But when I do, love does the talking. And when love speaks, Peace is felt. Healing begins. Miracles happen in front of us and within us. It’s a beautiful way to begin a new season.

Let’s begin.

© Rachel Macy Stafford 2017

Remembering Friends

A Blast from the past, time with friends around Lakeside. Since our first home in Chapala, we have met many fabulous people. Several have moved back to the states to return to grandkids, others have moved in with Jesus. We are permanent residents in San Nicolas and have no plans of moving until Jesus returns! "Remembering Jesus" and all the favor and blessings bestowed!