Week 3.5: Death in Springtime is dedicated to all of us who know the irony of Death in Springtime. There are a lot of us.I'm talking to those of you who have wished the sunshine wasn't quite so cheery this time of year. I'm talking to those of you who wish the flowers would just go back into the ground. I'm talking to those of you who wish the weather wouldn't be so contradictory. I'm talking to those of you who want to scream to the warming days: "Go back to where you came from!"
Secretly, I know we have to admit that we don't want them to go away...but they can be a bit tough to enjoy when you know Death in Springtime firsthand.
This sweet tulip gave its life on our kitchen windowsill so I could enjoy her a little closer than the garden. This death has been fascinating to watch...but not just fascinating. It's be gorgeous and lovely and radiant and inspiring and painful.
I know. I died one spring. 8 years ago. There are still twinges. And I can't help but notice that in the bright determination of spring there is still death. In the face of longer light, vibrant color and fresh scents, death still rears its ugly head.
I have to think this is the ultimate in contrast rather than the ultimate in controversy.
Either way, for my friend who lost her son the same year I died. For my friend who lost her brother the same year I died. For my friend who lost her baby that never took a breath here on earth. For my friend who isn't sure she can get out of bed and do it all over again today. For my friend who doesn't know what the test results will say. For my friend who has lost almost all sense of what she believes...You know who you are. It does not have to be without meaning. In fact, I believe this season is full of meaning.
I also believe I was rescued by a Savior who knew the complete meaning of Death in Springtime. And though there has been much controversy, I think it was more of a contrast.
3 comments:
Sarah, I wanted to tell you that my favorite part in this writing is the way you distinguish the difference between contrast and controversy. It is a very keen insight and I think you extracted it beautifully. I also think it is lovely how you highlighted a pictorial example of how we experience death in different locations for a variety of reasons, but in order to perpetually fulfill different purposes for ourselves and others...
I love you,
SvetLana :)
Beautiful message Sarah...thank you! I had to put my 15 year old Princess (dog) down last week and though she was only a dog-she was one of my best friends and it hurts bad! Sad to say, but I've missed her more than I missed my mom!
You have such a big, beautiful heart and I thank you for sharing with me! Love, Kelly
Well said Sarah. And my heart goes out to your friend who lost her dog. I feel the same sad way about losing my little Jackie last August. Keep writing and of course, taking pictures! Rita
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