Somehow, we connected, I the seasoned
One, and she a younger widow who
Lives far far away in Saskatchewan, Canada.
I needed to look at a map to remember
Where the province is located.
She lives on a cattle farm.
Her oldest son was recently married and the other
Two still live at home, each grieving the
Loss of their dad.
For a long time her youngest son slept on
The floor in her room.
"For himself," she said, "but I think also for
Me. He didn't want me to be alone."
Three fine sons.
Bit by bit I'm getting to know the woman,
How she met her husband and how she and
Her boys were singing his favorite song to
Him as he took his last breath.
She's learning to live without him by
Leaning on Jesus.
And she's getting to know me,
How I'll always be a farm girl at heart and
That I'm still leaning on Him too,
Always leaning and always learning that His
Compassions are new every morning.
Sharing our burdens and blessings bridges the
Span between my new friend and me.
Saskatchewan doesn't seem quite so
Far away.