My heart is sad today
For God is calling my friend
To go a different way
Over the years
My dear sister in Christ
Stood with me through many trials and tears
Each of us had our own burden to bear
But it always seemed a little lighter
When we had someone to share it with
Between us we saw
Divorce and the challenges of single parenthood
Endless singlehood…and bearing the load of a sick parent
Through it all
We stood by one another
Lifting each other in prayer
Through it all
We saw the faithfulness of our God
Who never left us, nor forsook us
Our Lord delivered us
He brought love into our lives
And turned our burdens into joy
It is our God
To whom I commit you my friend
Knowing with confidence that He will bring you through
It is my prayer
That He will draw you close
Comfort you with the love of a Father
He will be your strength when you are weak
Your Light when your days are dark
You will find Him sufficient for your every need
God has gifted you in so many ways
I am excited to see how
He will guide and direct you
Allow those gifts
To be used
To bring Your Father in heaven much glory
I take the sadness in my heart
As a reminder
Of one I’ve been privileged to call friend
It’s a good kind of hurt that’s my heart feels today
A reminder of the love for a dear friend
Who has now been called to go a different way
Susan Bunts Wachtel
November 7, 2008
For Andrea…you will be missed
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