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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: BROKEN (12/06/18)
My husband’s wallet and money from his pants pocket now lay on the kitchen counter where he placed them several weeks ago. His special sunglasses that made him feel so cool as he drove his red Cadillac are close by.

He has no need for them.

Our garage was designed to hold two motorcycles, his car and mine. The motorcycles are no more, and the car now sits on a car lot…for sale. Even the handicap placard that allowed him to park closer to buildings has joined the unused symbols of a busy life.

He has no need for them.

The double towel holder that was installed when we built this house now holds a lonely towel. I will never need two. And he is far too weak to take a shower, so his towel has been washed, dried and folded.

He has no need for it.

His clothes and shoes are just as he left them the last time he wore clothes.

He has no need for them.

He is going on a journey without me. Sometimes his eyes see right through me. Occasionally his comments are not directed to me. Yesterday I heard him talking and hurried to the bedroom.

“What did you say?”

“I wasn’t talking to you.”

Should I have asked with whom he was conversing? An angel perhaps.

Even though I can’t go on this journey with him, we both know Someone who can. We’ve placed our trust in Him.
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Claudia Barrington
12/15/18
Thank you so much for sharing this with. I could feel your pain. I pray it will encourage others who might find themselves in a similar circumstance to also place their trust in Him. Blessings to you.
Claudia Barrington
12/15/18
with *others
Jennifer Woodley 
12/16/18
Thank you for sharing this story of brokenness. In our brokenness we may not have need for the things of this world, but we definitely have a need for Christ.
Taryn Deets
12/19/18
Very nice. The repetition of the phrase, "He has no need for them" creates a sense of brokenness and release at the same time. Such a hard thing to be doing this time of year, but so many are. My sister in law went to heaven just two years ago and I imagine this will bring hope and comfort to others who are experiencing loss in this season of their lives. Praying for you!
Linda Lawrence 
12/19/18
Joy, I recognize your voice, another chapter of your life story. I also recognize the acceptance of brokenness during those days of waiting for a husband to be set free from a broken body. Ah! To finally be able to use those Keys to the Kingdom of God!