A Fragrant Pathway

A winding stone pathway, bordered by gentle swells of lavender, leads quietly through a landscape of beauty and order. The lavender, fragrant and calming, symbolizes the comfort of what is known, what has been cherished, and what once felt secure.
But then, suddenly, the path ends.
The stones stop. The order vanishes. Beyond them lies a thicket of woods, shadowed and silent. The trees seem to swallow the light, and the way forward disappears into the unknown.
This is not just a landscape. It is the terrain of the soul in grief. It is every grieving heart that once walked a life carefully laid in love, now standing at the edge of sorrow where the path no longer makes sense.
And yet, this painting is not about despair.
The lavender still blooms. The stillness holds presence. And though the path cannot be seen, the invitation remains: step forward by faith, not by sight. Trust the God who designed the garden behind you, and believe He is already in the forest ahead.
For just beyond what we can see, the story continues. The path is not gone. It is simply hidden for now, held in the hands of the One who walks every step with us.