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Still Saturday: Abandoned

June 20, 2014 By Sandra Heska King

abandoned

 

“His wounds didn’t disappear with his resurrected body. Jesus chose to walk out into the world with scars from the past–visible.

“It’s with those hands he reaches out to gently hold you and draw you to his side, where his other scar is tender, where water and blood flowed. So you can touch it and know that you are safe.”

~Bonnie Gray

 

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abandoned

::

little girl alone

bring shiny clusters of orange

fact-finding mission

::

embraced

 

Spiritual Whitespace book

Inspired by chapter 20, “Daddy.”

Leaving some whitespace here this month as I rest with Bonnie.

I’m reading and writing on a chapter a day.

In the stillness,

Sandy

This post is part of the “Finding Spiritual Whitespace Blog Tour” which I am a part of, along with a group of soulful, journeying kindreds. To learn more and join us, click here.

 

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Welcome to the Still Saturday Community where we pause after a busy week, move in quiet pilgrimage, maybe linger a while in some still place, and soak in the beauty of images and reflect on the depth of sparse words. We’d love for you to join us. Grab the button and link up below. We all love to hear if something especially speaks to your heart, but please don’t feel pressured to comment. Simply take some time to gaze long and drink deep.

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  1. Sharon says

    June 21, 2014 at 3:06 am

    Bonnie has such a way with words, and they bring such rest. Love how your words are echoing hers.

    GOD BLESS!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      June 21, 2014 at 9:00 am

      Joy to you, Sharon. 🙂

  2. Sheila at Longings End says

    June 21, 2014 at 7:16 am

    Abandoned. Found. Peace. Early morning Saturday in a house sleeping, a cup of Irish Breakfast tea and a heavy sweater because the night brought a chill. Surrounded. Loved. Resting…Thanks, Sandy. Beautiful…

    • Sandra Heska King says

      June 21, 2014 at 9:01 am

      Nothing like being embraced by the warmth of tea and a sweater on a cool still morning. 🙂

  3. Michelle DeRusha says

    June 21, 2014 at 10:17 am

    Look at her sweet, sweet face.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      June 21, 2014 at 10:21 am

      This was a couple years ago. One of my favorite pictures. She wasn’t crying. She’d just dripped some water on herself. 🙂

  4. Kimberly says

    June 21, 2014 at 10:19 am

    So lovely! Happy Saturday.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      June 21, 2014 at 10:21 am

      Happy Saturday to you, sweet friend.

  5. Nina says

    June 21, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    Love how you so perfectly match the photos and words.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      June 22, 2014 at 8:55 am

      Thank you, Nina. They are good words to work with. 🙂

  6. Lisa says

    June 21, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    I keep hearing about Bonnie’s book. Definitely need to check it out.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      June 22, 2014 at 8:58 am

      Yes, oh yes, Lisa. You must. How wonderful to see you here.

  7. Sheila Seiler Lagrand says

    June 21, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    Oh, those innocent cheeks! Such a sweet photo. And Bonnie’s words? Written just for me, according to my heart. Thank you.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      June 22, 2014 at 8:56 am

      Really? I thought they were written for me. 😉

      • Sheila Seiler Lagrand says

        June 22, 2014 at 11:28 am

        Naw, they were written for me, but I’ll gladly share. 🙂

  8. Laurie Collett says

    June 21, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    Beautiful! Thanks for hosting & God bless!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      June 22, 2014 at 8:56 am

      Thank you, dear Laurie. For your faithfulness and encouragement always. Love to you.

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