it is well with my soul... isn't it?

it is well with my soul

when thoughts swirls

somewhat like the winds around a hurricane

or the whirlwinds that whirl across the dusty fields

it

is

well

with

my

soul.

it is well with my soul

when tears fill up my eyes to the brim

and slowly make their way down my cheeks

falling silently onto the table below

it

is

well

with

my

soul.

it is well with my soul

when the elevator stops at the 7th floor

and the long walk down the hall to mom's condo

culminates with me opening the door

to silence

to emptiness

it

is

well

with

my

soul.

it is well with my soul

even though parents are all gone home now

two Moms

two Dads

present with the Lord

and I...

I am missing them so much.

it

is

well

with

my

soul.

it IS well

isn't it?

though the sky turns dark

and the wind comes.

though the cold winds blow

and the cold rain will turn to ice pellets.

thought the nights get longer

and the days shorter

it

is

well

with

my soul.

IT IS...

IT IS WELL.

with MY soul.

 

O God...

Father to the fatherless (which includes ME)

thank you

It is well with my soul

amen