Ena

Last weekend I was finally able to take Ena out for her birthday. I am not sure who was more blessed, her or I. There were times when she was nearly in tears, overwhelmed at what was going on. Then I was nearly in tears blessing our meal and saying a blessing over her life. I just love this girl.

So what did we do? First I picked up her and friend and took them to the mall. Shopping. I am not sure anyone has ever taken her shopping before. She picked out shoes, jeans, two shirts and some hair products. Then we went to see The Pursuit of Happiness. Great choice! Then we went to Crepes and Waffles, a nice restaurant, where I bought them lunch and desert. So fun!

I also brought a curling iron back from the States for her. Now, every time I see her, her hair is down and beautifully curled.

On a sad note though, when we were walking back, she opened up to me and told me that her grandpa was in the hospital. For her to mention it, I knew that it was really upsetting her. He was the one who raised her. So I asked her today how he was and she told me she borrowed some money so she could call home and they told her that he died two weeks ago. I could tell she was affected, but she just shrugged it off. It broke my heart to see that she has never been taught or allowed to grieve. So much pain in her life (this is now the fifth close relative that has died in her life, including her dad and two siblings). And she talks about it as though she is not allowed to feel.

Please pray with me for her, that she would find the freedom to mourn and that she would be comforted.

WOW! Revelation. Jesus says, "Blessed are those that mourn, for they will be comforted." The key to that promise is MOURNING. Until we can mourn, we cannot be comforted.

*Point of reflection- Are there areas of my life where I have not allowed myself to mourn? Where have I now allowed the comfort of the Lord in not allowing myself to mourn?