An Aching Heart.

There's a line in song that seems appropriate.
"God is Great. But sometimes life ain't good."

How true this is.

I have a wondeful friend- who will remain nameless- who really isn't feeling good. I've known her for 2 years, and watched her go downhill. Whenever I see her there's this look in her eyes that goes straight to my heart. And I come home every week with a heart so heavy, and my mind full of "why her?". She's the type who won't say she's hurting unless you ask her. And won't ask for help, because she seems to be afraid to inconvenience anyone. This frustrates me because I want to help- I want to support- I want to love. But can't. Because there seems to be a wall. My spiritual gifts are mercy and service. And my love language is encourager and service.
So maybe you can see why my heart is so heavy right now.
What else is the body of Christ for but to be a blessing?
Perhaps I'm just frusterated.
Now don't get me wrong, I love the woman dearly. Very dearly. But it makes my heart ache to watch her suffer in silence.

Thanks for letting me vent.

~Kate

Here goes.

I enjoy writing, really I do.... although I like to do letters better. And things here are so crazy I can barely get them done! Let alone post in a blog. However. I've decided to give it a try. I have several friends that are faithful bloggers, so I thought I'd try to join the ranks.
Today is piano day. I have 5 students today, and had 6 yesterday. I actually have 20 students, not 11, but so many are out of town on the last hurrah before school that it seemed like a very light week this week.


Here is my thought for this week...

“The great danger facing all of us...is that some day
we may wake up and find that we have been busy with husks and trappings of life and have really missed life itself. That is what one prays one’s friends may be spared—satisfaction with a life that…has in it no tingle or thrill
that comes from a friendship with the Father.”Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) Sermons

That's that!

~Kate