He heals the brokenhearted. @chasingmyshadow - Tumblr Blog

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“Find someone who loves you well. Someone who never belittles you. Even in the heat of an argument. Someone who is gentle with you, but does not treat you like you are fragile. Someone who knows what you are capable of, and celebrates those pieces of you. Not someone who is intimidated by your strength. Someone who doesn’t make you feel guilty for being flawed. It is not love’s job to punish you. And remember the person you love is just as broken as you are when they fall short. No one is perfect – do not hold them to this standard. Find someone who is patient, forgiving, and apologetic. Someone who practices forgiveness freely and often. Love someone who is humble, kind, and empathetic. Not only with you, but with a beggar on the street, or a stranger in the supermarket. Common courtesy is important. Compassion is important. Kindness is important.”

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AN OPEN LETTER TO TAYLOR SWIFT: 3 weeks ago, I buried the longest friend I’ve ever had. As I stood in the pouring rain and kissed her casket at the grave site I wept over the fact that I knew the sun would never shine again in the same way. When we threw the last handful of dirt on her new home, the rain stopped but the sun still refused to shine. The last 3 weeks have been absolute torture. It has been a never ending battle trying to understand how and why and where to go from here. Saying I’m left hurt and confused is an understatement. There’s a huge hole in my heart that will never be filled, but I’m still waking up every morning. I’m still putting on my shoes and walking to school and sitting through class but my life has changed since she died.

Tonight I went to the 1989 tour in Nashville. Since her death I’ve lacked energy and enthusiasm about life, and have been genuinely freaked out over how precious the gift of life is. It has been SO tough and I can honestly say I haven’t stopped thinking about it since it happened but halfway through the concert tonight I realized I hadn’t thought of her once since you came on stage and I stood with my hands in the air during Clean and just started crying because even though the sun will never shine in the same way and I will never be able to hug Margaret again, you gave me a moment where I forgot about everything going on. For the first time, the scene of her burial was taken off repeat in my mind. For the first time, I could breathe without a weight on my chest. For the first time, I stopped panicking over the fact that I will never get to see her graduate from college, get married or have children. For the first time, I forgot. And even if that was just for a few moments, it was worth it. I found beauty in one of the ugliest parts of my life tonight. Thank you, taylorswift I just wish I could hug your neck because you helped me breathe tonight and you’re helping me slowly pick up the pieces and recover. Just thank you. Hugs & more hugs, Betsy Lane

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Literally haven’t been on tumblr in almost a year, so when I got on tonight I started looking through my blog for memories and I ran across this. I still remember this night so so so vividly. It’s been over 2 years since Margaret died & it’s still heartbreaking on birthdays and holidays and sometimes just a random Tuesday... but I’m getting used to it. And I’ve been writing a lot of songs about it. And I can’t wait to share them with people in hopes that they can do the same thing that @taylorswift did for me. So much love for music & its ability to heal.

#Music Heals #It really does #Clean #1989 Tour #Taylor Swift #Thank you

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16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬ KJV)