Wrapped in frail and molded glass, edges scalloped so,
Light has such an easy task of casting a soft glow.
But what happens when life shatters,
breaking promises and dreams?
How do we bounce back
from the devil’s wicked schemes? 
From every angle, it is clear—
What we once had is gone.
It doesn’t take a well-trained eye
to see we’re barely hanging on.
And as we try to make some sense of all our loss and pain,
We realize that our light is shining brightly just the same.
And maybe in some special way
our glow seems much more bright,
When the wrappings of this world are gone
and all we have is
Light.
So, if you’re barely hanging on,
and dreams have seemed to shatter….
Know that you are not alone
And to His heart you matter.
Keep burning for Him through your tears,
Keep lighting up the way.
He promises that joy will come
again to you one day.
And as you shine through brokenness, you’re lighting up the road,
For others who have felt great loss or carry a tough load.
So what happens when life shatters?
Let me tell you what I think,
I think we find out what’s beneath the pretty outside shell,
Deep inside our inner self —
Who does really dwell?
(Special thanks to Olivia for tossing her blanket over the couch in such a way that the light globe accidentally shattered without harming the bulb.)
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at 
This was beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Sandy
Tammy, you left a sweet comment on my blog and I had to click over and visit yours..I’m so glad I did. You have truly known heartache and loss and when you said you understood my pain, I see that you really do. Thank you for caring enough to comment and for sharing words that went right to my heart. God bless….