What do I see?

When I look in the mirror, what do I see?

I see grief.

I see healing.

I see sadness.

I see hope.

I see suffering.

I see perseverance.

I see tears.

i see relief.

I see the pain of loss.

I see the comfort of others.

I see a mother mourning for her son.

I see a daughter loved by her parents.

I see a woman’s reliance on her husband.

I see a wife cherished by her spouse.

I see innocence lost.

I see maturity and perspective gained.

I see the shattering of expectations and plans.

I see the birth of new expectations and new hopes.

I see human weakness.

I see the strength of God.

I see a sinner, selfish and rebellious.

I see a child, loved and saved by God.

I see a life that is transient and passing.

I see an eternity that awaits.

I see the inevitability of death.

I see the reality of heaven.

I see Cameron.

I see me.