I Choose You in the midst of every day, as I walk this new and foreign path along my way.
I choose you for I know you have a plan; when my heart is heavy, tears are plenty I choose you to help me stand.
I chose you in the midst of this dark and lonely pace, I chose you to hold onto like a lasting embrace.
I choose you above all else; the light and love that leads the way where darkness would invade.
I chose you; I trust you will be near to walk with me and help me overcome my fears.
I choose you to show me who I am, the depth of such emotions that hide behind my face.
I chose you to guide me when I do not understand. When this grief is all consuming you will never lose my hand. You have never left my side; I chose you to help me thrive.
At a time when choices and decisions cloud my brain, when the thoughts and memories are more than I can face; I know the choice of leaning into your ever-present grace is all I need to stand even when I don’t understand.
I choose Jesus Christ my loving savior and friend. Thank you for loving me, carrying me, guiding me, and helping me stand.
Tonight as I was praying these words seem to flow from my heart to paper. Followed with a desire to share them with you tonight. Not later after I had time to process and edit, but now. I pray these words might encourage you as they have me.
Under His wings you will find refuge.
Psalm 9:1
Pati Rader 
Beautiful, perfect, and 100% true!
Thank you for writing this and sharing it.
Miriam
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I pray you are doing well.
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Thank you Miriam for your encouragement.
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This was very moving, Pati. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you friend.
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These words are beautiful and encouraging. I have endeavored to approach my loss and grief with that very word, “I have a choice” . Though I cannot stop the pain, heartbreak and grief I do have the choice of running to the one who is my refuge (safe place) and my fortress (my protector) and my HELP in time of need.
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Oh precious sister in Christ thank you sharing your thoughts and affirmations with me. Your loss being so new and sudden and yet you inspire others. Your are loved Kathy!
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So beautifully expressed my friend – love you!
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Thank you friend… hope to have a visit soon… love you too
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Oh Pati! I have told so many women that God never leaves us. Never!! Even though I haven’t ever lost a spouse to death I have endured separation several times. (No comparison at all however!) I thought my heart would literally break the pain was so intense. It took some time to realize that God is faithful. He is always there. Men can fail us through many many means yet Jesus stands!!!! You are a beacon to many. I love you!
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Thank you Stacy for sharing a part of your journey here and affirming that we are not alone. I so appreciate you.
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