Dear Friend:
We've known each other for quite some time, and I am really thankful that I got to know you in the bad, the good, and the neutral times. I know that we always sing to each other that song: "I hate that you know me so well," but I'm truly thankful that we do know each other so well, indeed. It's a good thing, at least most of the time, wouldn't you agree?
Anyway, let me go straight to the point. Lately, I've noticed that you haven't been yourself. I don't mean this as a negative thing; I'm just concerned that all isn't well with you. Like something has been weighing on you for too long. I hate to say and think about it, but you look too exhausted, and it terrifies me because it makes me think that either this thing has been bothering you for too long or it's just such a heavy burden that exhausted you pretty quickly. Either way, that's no good.
Whatever the case is, I want you to know that I'm with you and here for you. I'm not asking you to talk about it or forget it or pretend all is well. I just want you to know that it gets better although, sometimes it doesn't. But not to worry, life will still go on.
So, for all the things you can't talk about yet, don't know how to talk about, or, maybe, will never even talk about, take it to the Lord in prayer. Write them down in a journal or just a bunch of papers and then burn them down. Do what you've got to do: feel your feelings, pain, and hurt, but don't let them eat all of your joy away.
All my love,
Your Friend
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