I was recently chatting with a dear old friend who shared she has been looking more into the biblical practices of Shepherding & the revelations that she had learnt.
Which triggered sweet memories of my time shepherding sheep with my late husband on our farm out West. So I thought I would share some of these with you today as we sip our cuppas together.
Today, I’m enjoying a home grown & home made Lemon Grass tea with a gf Shortbread choc dipped swirl.
It’s getting a lot cooler here on the east coast of Australia but today is a lovely sunny day so we’ll sit in the sun while we enjoy our time together.
Sweet Memories
I thought my friend’s chat was interesting in it’s timing as I’d noticed in the last week that I’ve been a litte more pensive than usual & realised its that time of the year again! When Ed was diagnosed with Brain Cancer & urgently Air evacuated to the big city hospital for brain surgery.
My subconscious had enacted the trauma marker before my conscious memory caught up. This is a phenomenon of the subconscious when we experience life changing traumatic events. Our subconscious keeps a memory of that sudden grief & each year when that time comes around again, you’ll notice an impact on your emotions before your conscious memory takes note.
You see it may not necessarily be around the anniversary of a loved one’s death that this phenomena happens but rather around the time the trauma that lead to their death took place, for me it’s the end of April into May. As the anniversary of Ed’s passing is in August. I shared my experience of this phenomenon in Why do I feel this way?
However, even when pensive there are sweet, sweet memories to share;
Memoirs of a Shepherdess
I hope you enjoyed the above adventure.
It’s been a big few weeks for us, so I’ll leave you with the following scripture:
The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, to guide and to shield me],
I shall not want.
He lets me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still and quiet waters.
He refreshes and restores my soul (life);
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
for His name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil, for You are with me;
Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me… Psalm 23: 1-4 AMP
May we rest in His green pastures & beside still waters my friend & enjoy the peace that only God can give.
Until next time,
Jennifer
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Jennifer, thank you for sharing this post with us. Sending blessings to you and your family.
Thank you Stephanie & blessings to you too my friend! 😊
Good Morning Jennifer, both posts were an encouragement. A while back I watched an Australian program which involved sheep ranches. It was amazing to see how the dogs would listen to just one voice. And the commands were most interesting. May we listen intently to our Shepherd’s voice for He alone knows what is best for us and will always lead us to the “greenest pastures.” Blessings upon you today.
Amen!
Yes Joanne, work dogs will only listen to the Shepherd/ess voice & commands.
Which especially comes alive in the poignant example that Jesus gave to those of us who love Him knowing & listening to His voice only.
Hi, Jennifer. I am just discovering you and your website. Your story deeply moved me. I am an only child. I dread the day it’s time for my parents to pass. And I know it’s the next phase in my life’s journey. I’m married with children and grand children. When the time arrives for my parents passing, I will feel alone. Sounds weird with having my intermediate family. I can not even begin to know how you are feeling and getting to know your life without your loved one. Hugs.
Debra @ Life Captured
Thank you Debra. It is always difficult when a dear & much loved one passes away.
I’ve found since losing two of my children & my late husband, as well as, both of my parents that God is the greatest comforter through His Spirit as we grieve.
So lovely having you join me in a cuppa new friend. 😊
Jennifer, this was a blessing to read again! Thank you my friend for pointing us to the Good Shepherd who will lead us beside still waters and will restore our soul! Happy May dear one!
Blessings,
Pam
Thank you Pam. I’m so glad it was a blessed you. And blessings to you too sweet friend! 💕