tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941438684987395782.post1586784820286557316..comments2017-04-01T15:11:57.712-07:00Comments on Just Rip the Bandaid: Why is pain quiet?JennD.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16009251058684159197noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941438684987395782.post-75253561091534579892017-01-20T08:40:11.902-08:002017-01-20T08:40:11.902-08:00Ugh! That was my first response. You spoke right ...Ugh! That was my first response. You spoke right to me - right to my experiences and right to how I handle myself. Of course the pain comes when I am finally quiet....but I'm only quiet because I'm exhausted from having created so much noise & distraction from the pain! I can handle anything when there is certainty. I can handle things when there is less certainty but I am a but more reluctant in my approach. Now I know why -- when you said "There is no magic date or light at the end of the tunnel/ That is the thing about pain - it takes any route possible and provides no time frame for how long it will last." Well, if I don't know how long the route is, I'm less likely to start down that road in earnest!! But I know all the noise eventually quiets down. I know that it's God who's providing me the space & the silence. I know He does it when He thinks I'm ready (or when I've avoided long enough!). After reading your post, I want to be more aware, more proactive in shutting out the distractions on my own and sooner than usual. I want to be present and I want to be fierce in the face of pain. Easy & empowering to say now...now that I'm happy. So the next time I'm avoiding the silence and darkness, I'll recall your piece and know that if I run towards it I am not running alone, I am running with God and with a friendship like yours. You're a blessing to me! Behnaz Nelsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941438684987395782.post-21073071406157815022017-01-19T18:46:58.316-08:002017-01-19T18:46:58.316-08:00Thank you for your sweet words. I spent a majority...Thank you for your sweet words. I spent a majority of my life not knowing how to deal with my emotions or situations; I ran from dealing with any of it and masked it with so many things that didn't fix or fill that void. Thankful for a God who can heal those deep places and walk with us on this journey. So thankful for my friends and family who have given so much love, support and laugher along the way;) You have an amazing way of always knowing when to text something funny at just the right time of day!!! Love you girlie. JennD.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16009251058684159197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941438684987395782.post-8923518322253697132017-01-19T18:35:37.064-08:002017-01-19T18:35:37.064-08:00Does seem impossible in this day and age, I guess ...Does seem impossible in this day and age, I guess shut it off enough for your taste and listen to what God is speaking. So many times I sit down to read my bible or hear from God and all of the sudden there is a million texts, calls, emails, door knocking, etc. Everything that could possibly distract, will. I like what you said about that we have the power and ability to shut it off, great way to approach it. Thanks for reading my posts friend, I appreciate your texts of encouragement, laughter and support. JennD.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16009251058684159197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941438684987395782.post-76879029360561150962017-01-19T18:32:26.150-08:002017-01-19T18:32:26.150-08:00So well said. Not sure I am the first to raise my ...So well said. Not sure I am the first to raise my hand for suffering and refining, but when I don't fight it and allow God to work and move I am always amazed at what He can do! Thanks for your comment friend, means a lot:) I appreciate your support. JennD.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16009251058684159197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941438684987395782.post-53300682881837929602017-01-19T16:55:39.103-08:002017-01-19T16:55:39.103-08:00Beautifully written; powerful, sad, true. Such a b...Beautifully written; powerful, sad, true. Such a blessing to be able to live and feel through the pain rather than run away or numb yourself from it. Only when you have gone through it for real, can the healing really happen. ❤️Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941438684987395782.post-59571847259122605922017-01-19T08:46:49.532-08:002017-01-19T08:46:49.532-08:00Great post Jenn. Just some rambling thoughts- Shut...Great post Jenn. Just some rambling thoughts- Shutting off the "white noise" seems impossible as it is always running. It feels like an essential part of life like breathing. It would be weird to have silence, it would be uncomfortable but it is necessary. Acknowledging that we have the power and ability to shut it off is strange and wonderful. - keep the posts coming. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04544570700069372188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941438684987395782.post-18528064420962721312017-01-19T07:25:58.343-08:002017-01-19T07:25:58.343-08:00I love when you said, "As painful as all of i...I love when you said, "As painful as all of it was, I can sit here today and say that I am a changed person. That version of me is gone and a refined, restored, healed person resides today." That is one reason why God allows us to go through trials in life, because it refines us. It shows us what or who we are putting our hope in as we work to put that hope back in God.Thanks for the post!Julienoreply@blogger.com