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Joni Scott's avatar

Oh! I am so sorry about your spring break or lack thereof. That would be incredibly hard. I pray the Lord provides you with good times, sunshine, and a healthy break in the near future. It is important to grieve our losses while maintaining hope in our future. God is good. Even when it does not feel like it.

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Joni Scott's avatar

Awe! Thank you! That is a powerful quote by John Piper. I am inspired by a faith that remains after the shaking. I’m glad to hear you are doing better.

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Katie Balsley's avatar

Thank you, Joni! The Lord is indeed good, and he is providing me with lots of sunshine and hope for the days ahead! Thank you for your sympathy and your kind words. I've always liked this John Piper Quote: “Occasionally weep deeply over the life you hoped would be. Grieve the losses. Then wash your face. Trust God. And embrace the life you have.” I think sometimes we try to skip the weeping and grieving because it's uncomfortable, but I believe it's an essential part of learning to trust God. Thanks for reading! I just subscribed to your Substack!

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