It has been 5 months since I posted last. I've logged on a few times since then, but I didn't feel it was the right time to share my thoughts. I entered a time of grief and deep introspection, and I am now emerging with clearer focus and understanding about my role in this mission to which Christ has called me. I will post soon some of the things I have learned in this process.
On August 8th my paternal grandfather, Feldon "Bud" Morgan, passed away. Three weeks later my great aunt's condition of Alzheimer's made a change to the degree she no longer knows me. These two individuals have been some of the most significant role models in my life-- my grandfather showed me what it means to live as a good man; my great aunt Opal Morgan has always been the most consistent encourager of my educational pursuits. Growing up in a small, nurturing community surrounded by relatives allowed me the privilege of forming close relationships with my family. Although I have lived 500 miles away from them for 16 years, I continued to talk with them at least once each week. One cannot love someone deeply without feeling the loss when such a vital relationship ends or changes so drastically. Nonetheless, I know how abundantly blessed I have been to have such individuals in my life for so long.
These months of blogging silence have been productive for me. It has been a time when I realized I needed to be still and allow God's healing power to renew me. It was not a time for me to share, it was a time for me to receive. Now I have a renewed sense of what is important and a clearer vision of the ministry to which God is calling me. Soon I will post about the impact my grandfather's life has had on me, as well as where I believe God is directing me as I seek to follow Him. Also, I am in the process of refining this blog and updating its links to other bloggers, and I hope to link it with my professional blog at http://www.louismorgan.info/.
So, please forgive me for the silence, but know it has been a tremendous time of inner development for me. Our God is good, and His mercies really are new every morning. Blessings to you today!
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Louis,
I just got your comment in my email box. I don't see an email address on your blog. I read your most recent post.
I am weak. My honesty may frighten some people. I hold back even on my blog. What I have written is how I am feeling but there is a lot more.
I tell you this because in a way, other than geographical, we come from the same "place."
I am sorry for your pain of loss.
Melanie
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