The Shack

“(God speaking)...just because I work incredible good out of unspeakable tragedies doesn't mean I orchestrate the tragedies. Don't ever assume that my using something means that I caused it or that I need it to accomplish my purposes. That will only lead you to false notions about me. Grace doesn't depend on suffering to exist, but where there is suffering you will find grace in many facets and colors.”
― William Paul Young, The Shack    

“Don't ever discount the wonder of your tears. They can be healing waters and a stream of joy. Sometimes they are the best words the heart can speak.”  

“Pain has a way of clipping our wings and keeping us from being able to fly.”  
― William Paul Young, The Shack

“You can kiss your family and friends good-bye and put miles between you, but a the same time you carry them with you in your heart, your mind your stomach, because you do not just live in a world but a world lives in you.”  

“Evil is a word we use to describe the absence of Good, just as we use the word darkness to describe the absence of Light or death to describe the absence of Life. Both evil and darkness can only be understood in relation to Light and Good; they do not have any actual existence. I am Light and I am Good. I am Love and there is no darkness in me. Light and Good actually exist. So, removing yourself from me will plunge you into darkness. Declaring independence will result in evil because apart from me, you can only draw upon yourself. That is death because you have separated yourself from me: Life.”
― William Paul Young, The Shack  

“Don't forget that in the midst of all your pain and heartache, you are surrounded by beauty, the wonder of creation, art, your music and culture, the sounds of laughter and love, of whispered hopes and celebrations, of new life and transformation, of reconciliation and forgiveness.”
― William Paul Young, The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity   

“Forgiveness is not about forgetting. It is about letting go of another person's throat......Forgiveness does not create a relationship. Unless people speak the truth about what they have done and change their mind and behavior, a relationship of trust is not possible. When you forgive someone you certainly release them from judgment, but without true change, no real relationship can be established.........Forgiveness in no way requires that you trust the one you forgive. But should they finally confess and repent, you will discover a miracle in your own heart that allows you to reach out and begin to build between you a bridge of reconciliation.........Forgiveness does not excuse anything.........You may have to declare your forgiveness a hundred times the first day and the second day, but the third day will be less and each day after, until one day you will realize that you have forgiven completely. And then one day you will pray for his wholeness......”
― William Paul Young, The Shack    
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My mouse,

We watched this movie last night & we were in tears. We could relate to so much in this movie. The way they explained God, Jesus & loss made sense to us...

In the end, he sees his little girl playing in a field filled with beautiful flowers along with Jesus & other children.

It made me cry picturing you the same way...

And there were butterflies too at the very end. <3
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As soon as the movie was over Bella & I took rocky out to pee & saw this. It had been raining earlier...



So bright & beautiful.



<3

What can I say my angel?

With all my anger & pain & stubbornness I feel like I'm being guided from the darkness into the light. Not by my own will...but by some stronger power. I feel helpless once again, but this time not in a bad way.

Because I feel like it's that same power that shows me these rainbows & sends me my Haileyflies...letting me know that you are near, that you are ok, & that I will see you again. Begging me to believe, to forgive, to continue to love.

And with every rainbow & Haileyfly that I see...I am.

Forever & ever,
Your mommy <3