Saying Goodbye

The end of the year. The beginning of a new one.

A lot of hopes arise at this time and goals are set.

No matter what goals were set last year, so many things out of people’s control put a halt to them.

I don’t think I have to recap all of the thing’s that happened throughout the year. Any social media gave news and opinions of the goings on in the world. So many hard things. So many opinions about those hard things.

As the new year of 2021 starts I can think of many who are moving into this year with loss. It doesn’t look very hopeful. The steps into it are missing loved ones. Loved one’s that have lost their lives from cancer, car accidents, a dangerous virus, shootings, murders, or some other illness.

Saying goodbye to 2020 is also saying goodbye to the last moments they spent with the person they dearly love, outweighing all of the other things that happened in 2020.

God does say in the Bible that He has plans for us. A future. Hope.

God’s word also says there is a time for mourning.

Each person who is not going into 2021 with their loved one deserves to be mourned. They played a part in the history of the lives of those around them. They are a part of the memories of the years they shared together, good and bad memories. Though they are gone they go forward with those they love because they played a part in the development of their loved one’s life.

While people are celebrating it hurts to not have that person by our sides.

The ball will drop at midnight signifying a new year.

More time away from the final goodbye.

A new way of living.

Goodbyes are not permanent in Gods world. He still is able to see those we love that have passed on. And someday we will see them again. Until then the missing is okay.

And I pray you will be comforted each day and are ble to build a life that is filled with love with those who are still with you.

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