I have always loved this story of yours, Lisa. What struck me the most in it was the power of compassion to heal us.
The woman listening with such empathy reminds me of your poem about your Aunt Göta Wallenius:
Moving
Parting
Something new
Waits beyond the mountains
I refuse to hear
I refuse to see
Another world
Cannot replace
all that I am
losing
Someone listens, nods and smiles
Understands my pain
Torn up roots and broken branches
heal
and grow again
How beautifully you passed on her legacy of compassion, through the years thereafter, and you do even still, in the sharing of your stories. Your stories have always made me feel so seen, known and loved.
Thank you, Bettie, for this comment. I did not realise its impact until I read it aloud to my fellow writers at the seminary. One of them exclaimed, "This is exactly what your life has been!"
Lisa, that is such an incredible and beautiful allegory. It's even more special knowing that God gave it to you as a personal retelling for your own journey. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you, Anna. It is true that my aunt was the listener who helped me heal.
I have always loved this story of yours, Lisa. What struck me the most in it was the power of compassion to heal us.
The woman listening with such empathy reminds me of your poem about your Aunt Göta Wallenius:
Moving
Parting
Something new
Waits beyond the mountains
I refuse to hear
I refuse to see
Another world
Cannot replace
all that I am
losing
Someone listens, nods and smiles
Understands my pain
Torn up roots and broken branches
heal
and grow again
How beautifully you passed on her legacy of compassion, through the years thereafter, and you do even still, in the sharing of your stories. Your stories have always made me feel so seen, known and loved.
Lisa, this is such a fine picture of your life.
Thank you, Bettie, for this comment. I did not realise its impact until I read it aloud to my fellow writers at the seminary. One of them exclaimed, "This is exactly what your life has been!"
Lisa, that is such an incredible and beautiful allegory. It's even more special knowing that God gave it to you as a personal retelling for your own journey. Thank you for sharing it with us.