Nathan, Rada, Anya & Aleksa's move to Munich...

The Day After…

By Rada

Sadness is a peculiar thing, it catches you unawares and leaves an unmistakable trail in your day, popping up its head at the slightest encouragement, reminding you that it’s never far away.  I was happily packing up our belongings yesterday, often distracted by things I forgot we had, pictures of loved ones that are not here anymore, invoking all sorts of memories, mainly happy ones, although tainted by dull pain coming somewhere from deep within.  The news of a mass shooting in Munich provided a rude awakening from my somewhat dreamy state, and the sadness of life loss and the brokenness of our world achieved that sharp edge that causes tears and compassion.

Messages flooded in from the loved ones and friends wondering if we were already there.  We were pleased to hear that our friends in Munich were safe.  The frantic internet search for any more news followed, looking for a reason of this senseless act, as if that would make things easier.  This is the city where we are moving to in few weeks, the streets we’ll be walking with our kids, the shopping centres we’ll be shopping at,a the underground we’ll be taking.  The mind starts racing, arranging many different scenarios of how to best protect the ones you love.  But then, in the chaos that only one’s mind can create, a still small voice places a gentle reminder that He is in control, that our lives are secure with him (either here or in heaven), that our job is to love people wherever we are.  So we are going to Munich to share this love, to offer hope in this world void of hope, to comfort those who need comforting and to laugh with those laughing.  As the darkness of this world becomes darker, His light is getting brighter!

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4 Comments

  1. Joy Adams

    Thank you, Rada, I shall use the above as we pray for Munich and similar situations at Greenhill Methodist Church this morning.

  2. Ruth Murfitt

    Thanks Rada for this. I have just printed your words and will be sharing them this morning at our Parish communion here in Roche, Cornwall. I see Joy is doing the same in Sheffield. Great to be part of a praying family. Go well my ‘ansums with God’s grace. x

  3. Jen x

    Wow! So beautifully written Rada! You are such lovely caring souls and now more than ever Munich needs you! What an impact your presence will be because of the message you carry and God shines through you. Thank you for such inspiration! You are beautiful!

  4. Doris Stöckl

    Really beautifully written, Rada!
    I’m so looking forward to seeing you all soon!

    You’re in my prayers.

    Doris Stöckl

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