It’s been an emotional week for me. Not quite sure whether it is those crazy hormones or what but I found myself weeping several times this week.
Before you guys get too worried about me let me just tell you that I am fine. I really am. But I think there are a lot of times when tears are needed and this week there were several things that prompted those tears to flow.
I wear my heart on my sleeve and it is normally pretty difficult for me to hide what I am feeling.
So what was I crying about this week?
It’s Holy Week and that gets me every year. The base of my belief comes to light during this week every year and I am overwhelmed by what the events of this week means. From Palm Sunday and seeing the children in church wave palm branches to Maundy Thursday to Good Friday to Easter — it is all a bit emotional. Watching videos to share on It’s Just Life for Easter and the tears started rolling as I watched and realized the enormity of it all. As a Christian this is “our” week. It is what defines what we believe. It’s a lot. So…tears.
I also went to see “I Can Only Imagine” at our cute local theater in Brevard this week. The Co-Ed Cinema is located downtown and is a throwback to the theaters of days gone by and I love patronizing a local establishment. I ended up going alone to watch the movie about the origination of the Mercy Me song by the same name and yes – I wept. I was not alone. There was a lot of sniffling and kleenex rustling during the movie and while it was a bit “Hallmarky” at times I loved knowing the story of one of the songs that I have loved for years.
I have been binge watching “Offspring” on Netflix. It is an Australian show about a family that has a lot of drama. It is witty and unexpected and just fun. But it is also very real and and the season that I was watching this week had some really emotional moments with the main character and I found myself weeping. I texted my friend Ann and told her I was a crying mess and since she had watched the series before was able to identify and agreed. The tears were flowing.
Am I alone? Am I the only one who gets moved to tears? Chris looks at me sometimes and just shakes his head because he knows that my heart feels so deeply sometimes for others. It’s a good thing and I am glad God gave me the heart he gave me. So what if I need to own stock in Kleenex. It’s who I am .
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Leave a commentTotally understand the tears this week. Easter has always been so full of meaning for me plus I am always reminded of my mama and how meaningful this time of year was for her. Thanking God for his gift of salvation and for memories. Happy Easter to you and your family!
Happy Easter to you and yours as well, Kathy. It is really an incredibly special time for all of us who love the Lord and realize the sacrifice made for us. Thanks for stopping by. Think of your mama so often.
Like I have always told my kids, tears help you express emotions and tears help you heal! My sweet Allison is having a teary time as she adjusts to the demands of being a new mama! God was so sweet to give us tears to help us through!
I love those words. I am sorry Allison is having an adjustment time with the new bub but so happy that you are there with her to help guide her through it. Thanks so much for stopping by. Love you bunches.
Although I don’t “tear up” as easily as I once did, I do still get emotional at times, especially if someone around me is upset. I’ve always told my friends: “I may not have any advice for you, but I can cry right along with you!” My Motor Man is so soft-hearted, he gets choked up easily, especially if it’s something involving children or the elderly. Happy Easter, Beth Ann.
I could have predicted that your Motor Man was soft hearted as well. What a wonderful trait in a man. I love what you tell your friends–it is true. Sometimes there are no words or advice but knowing that you can be there with them and cry with them if needed is comforting. Happy Easter!
I am totally with you. Easter week is very emotional for me also. Been weepy for several weeks. Praying with my children’s church kiddos and just list it. Oh my!! Well, I guess they know what this week means to me and other Christians. Love you!!
Thanks, Judy. Love you, too! It just is overwhelming sometimes to think about it all, isn’t it? Thanks for stopping by!
I tear up easily too. We watch The Supervet (not sure if it has crossed the pond yet). I keep the tissues handy as I usually cry during an episode. Also when I watch Call the Midwife. Actually the list is endless. Crying in church or when I hear familair hymns is normal for me. I remember as a child singing in the choir and the older women in the congregation would cry. Now I am one of them!! Have a blessed Easter my friend and don’t feel bad about crying, it shows you have feelings. xo
Oh I need to look that one up! I love Call the Midwife as well. Yes, those tears flow and I just have learned to embrace it because it is what it is. I don’t feel bad about it and sometimes it just makes me laugh because it is so predictable.
Paul and i have a laugh about it too. It used to embarrass my daughter when she was a teenager. But then everything I did when she was a teenager embarrassed her!
That is so funny. Yes, we embarrassed our kids and I probably still do. But tears can be good so let them flow!
Beth Ann, I can very much relate to this. As a kid and young adult, I never cried. I saw it as a weakness in myself. I had a tumultuous childhood, so did not want to be even more vulnerable. But, as I aged, I allowed myself to release pain through tears. I found it cathartic. And, natural.
Yes. I cry during Holy Week. What Christ went through…I am not worthy. I post He’s Alive on Easter. When I listened a few days ago… I sobbed. I always do. And, to be honest, I always cry during communion at Mass.
Easter blessings, my friend. Tears of sorrow, and then tears of joy. He’s alive and we’re forgiven! ❤️
You get it. You really do. I am sorry for the tumultuous childhood that you had and am so glad that you are on the other side of that and can allow yourself the tears that sometimes just need to flow. May you be blessed during this Easter week—I am right there with you with the box of Kleenex. Love you.
Love you, too. ❤️
It’s been an emotional week for me, too. Tears flowed in grief. Tears flowed at a concert when a Wartburg College choir sang “Give Me Jesus.” Tears flowed in a first conversation with another mom about a difficult situation. Tears flowed in a phone conversation with a friend when we told each other how much we appreciate one another.
Like you, I can cry easily. At a news story. At a memory, a thought, an overwhelming problem. I say cry away. Let out the emotions. Jesus, too, wept.
You are one of the most caring and compassionate people I know.
A friend recommended that movie. I’m not up on movies at all, but I surely know (and love) that song. Jackie told me I would love the movie. And now, reading your review, I believe I will.
I’m a total cryer! The boys…all the time…music….a lot of the time…I anticipate crying at sunrise service on Sunday when we sing, “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”.
For all things there are a seasons. I think of spring (Easter) as a perfect pairing of melancholy and joy. Peeps and Marshmallow eggs are great to wallow with whilst watching Netflix (I’ll check out Offspring–I need a reading break)
Wishing you a happy Easter!
I am totally with you on this one. This week alone is an emotional one for those of us who call ourselves believers in Christ. Tears glisten in my eyes when I even think about what Jesus did for us and how undeserving we really are. And movies, oh my goodness, I often find myself sniffing and weeping. Maybe it’s just that our hearts are softened more as we mature? Whatever it is, I think it’s a good thing to feel so strongly.
Sending healing heartfelt hugs xoxo
Oh yes, I cry at commercials, at movies, at sunsets, just driving the car when something reminds me of my folks (and so much does), when I have to leave friends and family, listening to some music, reading some books. Etc. You are definitely not alone.
Same here, Beth Ann.
You are not alone at all! You have a huge heart and feeling things makes life fuller, the goods and the bads.
Love you, Jeni! 🙂
My mother has always been moved to tears easily. I can be, but tend to avoid tear triggers for that reason.
See you are very smart to try to avoid tear triggers. I probably should do more of that.