I recently sat down to pen this poem in order to reflect and heal after a very challenging season in ministry.
Were you there when I walked the lonely hallway, Having just helped a family say goodbye? Were you there when I held a dying woman’s hand, Hearing “I love you,” a family member cry? I walk this lonely hallway with a heavy, grieving heart. The hallway’s emptiness matches my soul, I’m carrying a weight within so heavy, My heart is paralyzed, my body feels old. I know I will have to carry this family, Through the tears that will honor their mother. A great celebration of life, Yet a wonder, "Why Mom and not another?" Yet, I turn the corner to this hallway, For tomorrow is another day. People to see, sermons to write, Who knows what the next church member might say? So, keep going I must, Though my soul feels both empty and full, Heavy heart, grateful heart, Lord I know you’re good, But life can feel so cruel. By: Paul Gibson
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Tara GibsonTara wears several hats; wife to Paul, Mom to Natalie and Isaac, Physical Therapist by day, and Noonday Collection ninja at night. Tara cares deeply about helping other women understand their true identities and developing their relationships with Christ. Tara likes to read, cook, and learn about all things Disney.
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