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I used to write a lot on my In the Midst of the Valley blog. Haven't written anything in quite a while. That's changed. I wrote something today. Will probably write more in the future.

Mike

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Anonymous said…
Your loss is by far great. What have you learned from your loss? Pain, hurt, loneness, a sense of loss of control of events in your life. Will this loss be in vain? Or, will you find new depths of compassion, empathy, patience, unselfishness, tolerance for others with different hurts and pains? There is no peace other than doing for others, encouraging others where there may be no hope..Have you found yourself or have you loss more of yourself? How do you choose to use this loss? Love more? Give more? Appreciate more? Jesus said love thy neighbor as thy self. Are you afraid to give too much, you may find more pain or will you find the courage to step out and really give of yourself to others. Isn't that what God and she would have wanted you to do? Hearts are broken and people need you....can you rise to the occasion? With compassion and care,I pray you will ...
Monday, April 23, 2007 10:23:00 PM
MikeS said…
Anonymous,

These are comments worthy of considering. But as I read your comments I am struck by the thought that, at least in my mind, the loss I spoke of is different than the loss you are referring to.

It is my loss - not of Karen, but of that inner part of me - that causes me to be more cynical, not as trusting, and worrying more about the things Karen used to worry about. I summed up my loss by stating, "I've lost my deeper sense of trust - in God, in people, even in myself."

I was really speaking of my heart for God - my chasing after him, pursuing him, faithfully going wherever he leads me.

I wasn't speaking of my relationship with others as much as I was referring to my relationship with God. It is my heart and passion for others that continues to grow within me. As a matter of fact my web-site/blog Manheart/Man Words is a reflection of what God has been doing within me to minister to others.

Maybe I just haven't made the connection between your comments and my post.

Thanks again for sharing.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 5:01:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Mike, you don't know me, but I grew up at Legacy Drive (even back to the Park Tower days). I don't think I was there when you were there (I now live in North Carolina). I grew up with Amy (Seely) and came to your blog from Grant's. I have been following since you were regularly blogging on the Midst of the Valley blog. I have missed you the last few days. Your blogs are so real, genuine and often down right funny! But they are also packed with a lot of insight and wisdom. I can see your passion for Christ that you don't see in too many men these days. I hope you are back to blogging soon!!
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 7:10:00 PM
MikeS said…
Tish,

1) Park Tower? Man, I almost forgot about those days. That was definitely before me, though I remember the staff and church leaders discussing them. I came to Legacy in '90, I think. Somewhere around there.

2) Thank you for your very encouraging words. I have begun to write more - ok so two new entries doesn't necessarily mean more - but God is giving more to consider and think about. So, I think I will be posting more on the In the Midst of the Valley blog.

Thanks again and nice to meet you.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 7:21:00 AM
Anonymous said…
We might have overlapped at Legacy a little. I think we left around '92 to attend Prestonwood. I live in North Carolina now but miss Texas. I just can't seem to get it out of my system!!! haha My mom was on staff at Legacy too. She probably left around the time we went to Prestonwood. Her name is Teresa Henderson, don't know if you know her either.

Anyways, loved the Baby Got Book video, too funny!!

Great blog on In The Midst of the Valley too! Keep it up!

Nice meeting you too!
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 2:39:00 PM
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