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A review by shicklin
Choosing to SEE by Mary Beth Chapman
5.0
Wow! I read Mary Beth Chapman's story at the same time as I read the chapter on pain in Strong Women, Soft Hearts. I can only rate the book on the heroism of the author as she faces her grief head on in light of the Lord's love for her. This was a book about faith and grief and pain and life. Very encouraging in regards to the character of Our Father. It was also about adoption, as this is a passion for the Chapman's and hopefully will become more and more the heart of the church.
While I read this, Mount Merapi is erupting just over the mountain. It has colored the way I have read this book. This morning when I woke up, I saw the ashes billowing up into the sky in a huge and mighty cloud. Even now, I hear the eruptions like thunder, and here I sit, comfortably at my computer. I am grieved for all of those who have died, but also for all of the refugees who have given up their homes, and live crowded in a small area, relying on the aid of others. This weekend we will have an opportunity to provide relief in some form at the camps--but still it seems like in light of this pain, I know how to do very little. I pray that we will be a light in a time of suffering and pain in some small way. I long for the Lord to return, but here I am surrounded by so many who do not believe.
While I read this, Mount Merapi is erupting just over the mountain. It has colored the way I have read this book. This morning when I woke up, I saw the ashes billowing up into the sky in a huge and mighty cloud. Even now, I hear the eruptions like thunder, and here I sit, comfortably at my computer. I am grieved for all of those who have died, but also for all of the refugees who have given up their homes, and live crowded in a small area, relying on the aid of others. This weekend we will have an opportunity to provide relief in some form at the camps--but still it seems like in light of this pain, I know how to do very little. I pray that we will be a light in a time of suffering and pain in some small way. I long for the Lord to return, but here I am surrounded by so many who do not believe.