Nothing can fill the gap when we are away from those we love,
and it would be wrong to try and find anything. We must simply
hold out and win through. That sounds very hard at first, but at
the same time, it is a great consolation, since leaving the gap
unfilled preserves the bonds between us. It is nonsense to say
that God fills the gap. He does not fill it, but keeps it empty so
that our communion with another maybe kept alive, even at
the cost of pain.
~Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Friday, January 2, 2009
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This is one of my most favorite quotes; I first came across it in Elizabeth Lesser's book, "Broken Open." (If you haven't read this yet, I have a feeling you might appreciate it - she quotes a lot from Pema Chodron as well). This quote is one I wanted to share with my colleague whose wife just died on 12/9/10. When I Googled "Bonhoeffer the gap," I found this post of yours from a little over two years ago... Sending thoughts of love and peace to you as we all begin another year. May 2011 bring more healing to your heart and comfort to your soul. -- Rachel
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