Tears Have a Purpose
What if even our pain was designed to heal?
Love,
The other day my mom was telling me about the Transforming Center. She said it was a lifeline for her during the season when she was struggling with having lost me for a while. It really meant a lot to her. From what she shared, it sounds like a wonderful organization, and I thought you might find it interesting.
Our youngest was crying today, and as I watched the little tears roll down his cheeks, I remembered how babies don’t actually have tears right away when they’re born. It takes a little while for that to develop. Leave it to me to turn a crying baby into a mini science lesson...but later I got curious and started reading about it. Turns out, we actually have different kinds of tears. Some keep our eyes healthy and hydrated, some protect them from things like dust or onions, and others come straight from emotion. Those emotional tears even have stress-relieving chemicals in them, which might be why crying can feel so healing sometimes. It’s incredible to think about how God even designed our tears with purpose.
I also listened to a really powerful discussion this evening about the spirit of Athaliah. It was so encouraging and full of wisdom that I just had to share it with you.
While I was listening, I started working on a puzzle we found at the thrift store a couple of weekends ago. It’s a cute one, and there’s something so comforting about listening and working on it piece by piece.
Wishing I could give you a hug. You’re always in my heart, and I hold onto the hope of the day we’ll be together. Until then, please take care of yourself and remember to get good rest. Praying for you.
With love, Jeanie
P.S. I’m off to edit that letter I’ve been promising you...whistling while I work, of course :)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” — Proverbs 3:5-6