In 2003 my mother passed away. She and I were VERY close, and many people, myself included, were concerned about how I would handle it. That was my first experience with what i call “God’s Bubblewrap.” Now, in 2019, i find myself in a similar position. My father and i have become very close since mom passed. i have always known my father as “Daddy,” and God has given me the past 16 years to get to know him as “Sal” (aka Sam). Now, God my Father has again wrapped me in His bubble wrap to get me through this very hard time.
For those who don’t understand this concept, it is really quite simple. Right now, i am ok. I am able to handle the details of the visitation, guests, etc. Most of the time you see me, I seem rather ok. i have my moments when I am overcome with sadness, and i find a quiet corner to sit and cry in. But those moments are spaced out. There is plenty of time between them for me to get through the first few weeks. Then, over the next few months, God gently pops one of those bubbles.
Side note – my mom LOVED popping bubble wrap so much, that one Christmas I got her a box of bubble wrap, and she happily popped it all throughout the day! a good and bad thing. ha ha!
Anyway, when God pops a bubble, He is there with me for the meltdown. It can take months to get all the bubbles popped…so be prepared – i may be running graphics for an event, and all of a sudden start crying. And it’s ok. God’s got this too! (AKA God’s Got This #3)