Within moments of giving birth, her precious baby, Andy, took his last breath.
Becka Burke experienced a tragic loss, one that still causes great pain.
The journey toward healing and wholeness has been brutiful.
All the brutal. All the beautiful.
In pursuit of healing, she shared this with me:
How do you and I become those, alongside Becka, who make this declaration of defiant joy?
How do we become people committed to flourish amidst…
uncertainty
chronic pain
the gravesite
an unprounceable diagnosis
a shattered heart
the ache of dreams yet unfullilled
those tenacles of depression
the strangle of anxiety
life in an imperfect body in an imperfect world
the loss of a precious child
Becka’s statement reminds us that we are making a proclamation…
Every day. Every decision. Every action.
The question is: What declaration are you making with your life?
As I process the pain, the loss, the uncertainty, I join Becka’s chorus…
And if not, I will flourish still
Will you join me right now? Will you speak those words aloud?
Will you make this your declaration today?
Share this image with others online as part of your declaration.
Remember: with Christ we can flourish again.
Let us be a people who practice a defiant joy.
Recommended Resources:
What Doesn’t Kill Us: The New Psychology of Post Traumatic Growth
Flourish: Live Loved, Live Fearless, Live Free
Fight Back With Joy: Celebrate More. Regret Less. Stare Down Your Greatest Fears.
P.S. You should following my sweet friend, Becka, on instagram and twitter. And read her article, “What Not To Do When Your Friend Experiences the Loss of a Baby.” xoxo
