Heartfelt Imprints

³ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, ⁴ who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 

Certain events in our lives are so devastating that they leave an everlasting mark on our hearts.  For me, it was the death of my Mother. She lost her battle with cancer on February 5, 1988. As I reflect on the 36th anniversary of her death I realize that my grief is still there. Every year on this date, my heart feels the same heavy sadness as it did on the day that she died. I often feel as if my heart travels back in time every February to this sorrowful day.

I can’t help but wonder how I have endured such a devastating loss. There were times I felt utterly alone in my grief, even among many loved ones. Despite my feelings of being all alone, I came to realize that God was with me throughout it all.

In Matthew 5:4 it says,

“Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

I did not come to believe this just because I was told it, but because I experienced it! His comfort and promises affected my life, and my heart, long before I read these words. Numerous scripture verses assure us of His love, comfort, and help, but none would be possible without faith and belief in Jesus Christ.

Through scripture, we are reminded that when we cry, He is there. When we struggle, He is there. And when we seek, He is there seeking us! God promises to never leave us and it is that promise that I have come to know personally, and one I hope you do too. 

In John 14:18 it says,  ¹⁸ “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”

What allows us to see this truth during some of the most devastating times in our lives? The answer is Jesus. God sent His Son, Jesus, to save us. Now, through His Spirit, we can see, and know His love fully, even when our hearts are breaking. Even though my heart still grieves and misses my Mother, I hold on to His promise that I will see her again, and there will be no more sadness.

If you know this sadness, take heart, God’s promises are true. He sees you, and cares for you!

Blessings,

Anne Blanchette

In beautiful Memory of my dear Mother. We love and miss you. 

Photo by Linda Karwacki