Another Old Lang Syne

Another Old Lang Syne: (real life version, you know the tune):

met my old lover at the grocery store,
the snow was falling 2 days before Christmas Eve,
i stood beside him at the checkout stand,
and i smiled from behind the candies,

he didn't recognize my face at first,
and then his eyes flew open wide
i went to hug him and didn't spill my purse,
then saw his new girlfriend at his side.

i had a panic attack and ran back home,
crying hard in such a fuss,
i wasn't ready for the impact of
the end of what once was.

This season is a beautiful one...but it can be a tough one, especially for those of you who have experienced hurt and loss, and are lonely. And that can hit us hard, out of blue, stopping us in our tracks, throwing us off kilter and dampening our joy . It's where I've been the last couple of days. Know you're not alone in your pain...it's part of being alive and human and we all have felt it in some form or another. And though I'm not even a big believer in "He's the reason for the season"...remember we have a God who has felt that pain too. He not only gets it but loves us so much he's willing to bear ours. So mourn--cry--grieve--when your pain surprises you in the Target check out line--let yourself feel and remember--then give it to Him to carry. Because we need both arms free to embrace and give all the bags of love, joy and blessings we've also been showered us with this season.