Suffering

The famous question of suffering has always been out there and people ask it in their anger and pain.
Why is there suffering if we have a God who LOVES us?

I read this and thought it was 6 interesting
reasons:

1. Suffering makes us human.
2. Suffering gives greater appreciation of them moments of comfort.
3. Suffering is only as bad as we make it.
4. Suffering of knowing the potential of hardship and living threw it.
5. Suffering is NOT an indictment of our self worth.
6. Suffering is normal part of Parenting,marriage, work and the worthwhile endeavor.


That's one physiologists view on it. Pretty straight forward. Not sure if I would agree or
even if it makes it easier. But I do agree our attitude does make a difference. But having
the skills and mind set to be able to keep going when you are in pain is another thing.

I know this past year I have see my two dads give me a glimpse of what it is to be in
some REAL suffering , (cancer and Liver/heart failure) the last 6mths of their lives were
the hardest but I know they both handled their suffering with Grace and a drive to
make most of each day.

This weekend will be our 1yr anniversary of my hubby's dad passing. I know  they  are all
trying to handle  grief in their own ways. I just wish that we could live with the Grace that he
had died with. The times of his suffering sure brought the family together as a bond as no other.
Now they have to find another way to keep that bond going. Not so easily done.
It has to be a group effort and this group has some work to do.