the struggle of Holy Week has weighed on my mind this week. ever since being a part of the stations of the cross last week, the idea of a struggling journey has been with me.
i'm not one to draw similarities between the historical and the present day but, again, i can't help thinking that my mom is (metaphorically) on that journey from palm sunday to good friday to easter. she has endured so much over the last few weeks. endured more than people should be forced to endure. overcome, in a month, more than most of us overcome in a lifetime.
our choir sang at Maundy Thursday service tonight. we offered a 'new' setting of the old rugged cross. several months ago, i set this arrangement of the tune to images of the cross. i've posted it for us all to consider again....this Holy Week.
as for my mom, she continues to battle the nausea. so much so that they are going to put a camera down her throat tomorrow to see if there is a "physical" reason why this continues. by removing the gall bladder, they expected this to get better. it hasn't really. she continues to try and eat but, for whatever reason, can't seem to keep it down.
i'll update everyone on what they find. in the meantime, please continue praying for my mom. for her, Easter can't come soon enough. the day of resurrection. our minister has often said that you can't have Easter without enduring Good Friday and the Cross. some of us have also heard that it's often darkest before the dawn.
whatever.....
i just want my mom to be better.....
"so i'll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last i lay down; i will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown"- Old Rugged Cross, George Bennard 1913
blessings,
tim
Dear Char et al,
ReplyDeleteTim’s post of Holy Week pictures accompanying the HPUMC choir’s beautiful arrangement of the “Old Rugged Cross” certainly heightened my awareness of suffering, but also of the eternal promise of hope and renewal. After all you have been through, I’m sure it must be difficult (if not downright impossible) to stay positive and hopeful, so we will try to do that for you, with many prayers asking for God’s love to surround, comfort, and sustain you as you give time time.
Much love and Easter’s hope,
Malissa
Charlotte,
ReplyDeleteI believe in your strength and determination. I believe that tomorrow will be a better day. I believe in God's love.
Robbie