Of Joy and Sorrow

This week could probably be the most intensive that Jemej has ever gone through in their lives.

2 weddings - one that started the week with the family in a joyous, celebratory mood. Another one at the end of the week, a union between a couple, friends dear to us.

As with all that life offers, alongside the sweetness, there will be times of bitterness, of non-perfection. Someone so very dear to us was called home to be with the Lord this morning. And with dear Anni leaving this Friday to go back home to Germany for the next 7 years, we haven't quite figured out how to deal with this onslaught of intense emotions as yet.

Lord, grant us the strength and the faith to carry us through this period of time. Be they joy, be they sorrow, in You we trust.