There is a sacredness in tears. They are not a mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition and of unspeakable love.

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"A mother’s love endures through all."

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"There is an enduring tenderness in the love of a mother for a son."

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"There is an endearing tenderness in the love of a mother to a son that transcends all other affections of the heart."

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"When trust is betrayed, dreams shattered, hearts broken and broken again, when we want justice and need mercy, when our fists clench and our tears flow, when we need to know what to hold onto and what to let go of, we can always remember Him. Life is not as cruel as it can sometimes seem. His infinite compassion can help us find our way, truth, and life [see John 14:6]."

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"This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life."

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"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

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"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

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"Moving on doesn’t mean you forget about things. It just means you have to accept what’s happened and continue living."

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