From Megan C:
Dear Friends . . . . It is with a heavy heart that I announce that I will no longer be a contributing editor to A Cry For Justice. As much as I have loved this work (and been very passionate about it), I recognize that it has been pulling me away from my husband and our four small children. No one in my household would ever demand that I stop such important work. But I feel them calling me . . . asking me to give them my attention, especially while these four children are so small. They have a great need, still, for healing in their lives. And they need me, right now, in a tremendous way. We are still adjusting to life and I sense that I must straighten out my priorities a bit.
I will still be here . . commenting, reading, praying for all of us as we navigate impossible situations. My heart is still right here, wanting to learn and love right alongside all my brothers and sisters.
I still feel like you all are family to me and I do not want to ever lose that. Jeff C and Jeff S are my brothers. Barb is my sister. They mean so much to me. They ARE “my church”. I continue to be greatly blessed by their friendships.
I hope you all know how much each of you has touched my heart. Your stories, as always, are precious to your Heavenly Father. And they are precious to me. Thank you for allowing me to minister in my way for a time. What a privilege! I am honored to have been part of this team for a while. I will miss it.
Much Love, Meg
Meg, we are sad to lose you from the editor role but we’re very glad you’ll still be a member of the Cry For Justice family and we’ll continue to hear from you as a reader and a friend. You have brought sweet empathy, loving kindness and insightful ideas to the blog. And if you ever feel like writing a guest post, we’ll be happy to publish it. We wish you all joy with your family life.
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You do whatever is right for your family, thank you so much for your insight and kind words! I know how much work 4 small children are, and they are always our priorities – much love and blessings! :)
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Best wishes, Meg.
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Megan, we all understand and applaud your decision. Knowing that you aren’t completely leaving is a relief. Your contributions are incredibly helpful and encouraging to the rest of us. We love you.
May The Lord bless you always, guide your path, and keep you safe in His everlasting arms.
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Bravo, Meg! You have chosen something so precious and vital – raising your children! I think Barb’s statement is fitting, “if you ever feel like writing a guest post”, we would all love to read it! You have been a great support and help to us all and we will miss your writings, but as a momma to lots of children, I completely understand the need that draws you away, and that the children have to come first. May God bless you in all you do and may He bring complete healing and restoration to you and your family. We are in the fight, but through Christ, we are more than conquerors! God’s blessings rest with you, my friend.
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As I said to you privately, all we can do is walk in the light God has shown us- to me that is the essence of “abiding” in Christ. We have the power to move, we don’t just sit like lumps expecting him to push us around, but we have to reevaluate constantly what God has before us as we do move. When we make concrete plans and stick to them too much, such is the making of a Pharisee, more interested in what we are doing that who we are doing it for. Thus none of us are defined by how we interact with this blog- when this blog is our light, this is where we are.
I’m glad that you are sensitive to the light God has in your life, and as a sister in Christ I know you are. Right now your husband and Children are the biggest and brightest lights, as it should be. And I know you aren’t going far :)
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Megan, I know how hard it is to give up something you love to do, but you have chosen a higher path and God will reward you for it! I have appreciated your comments, posts and insights and look forward to seeing you around here in whatever role you fill!
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Bravo to you Megan. I haven’t been on here all that long, but I see what a wonderful “family” in Christ there is here.
I quit a job last August that I had worked so hard to get, but I knew that my children were and are my greatest priority. People scoffed at me for quitting such a good job and told me how it wouldn’t make a difference to a 17-year-old boy if his mom was home or not. But I boldly told them, “You’re wrong! I know my son and I know he wants his mom home.” Within a week of me being home full time, my son did a complete about-face and became the boy i had once known. My husband saw it too and even this morning told me how much both of my boys have changed, for the better.
If you can be there for your children, then I say do it! Good for you!
Blessings!
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Megan, Thanks so much for your work here. You have greatly encouraged me, and so many others, with your empathy and love for people. We have been really blessed by your kindness. You did a great job!
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In the “Christian” world (quotes indicate possible false Christianity) children have often been sacrificed to Baal. Oh sure, it’s all done in the name of “serving the Lord” amidst talk of “now don’t make your children an idol” – but in the end I really think that Baal sacrifice is just about what it ends up being. Case in point – the boarding school child abuse that good Christians were sucked into by a mission agency gone mad. I still freak out when I read or watch the story of William Carey, touted as the father of modern missions, and how he, in my opinion, sacrificed his wife and family wrongly.
So, Megan, you have chosen the better way:):)
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Much admiration from me….kids not only NEED us they actually WANT us!! That does not change for the entirety of their lives. Huge hugs, and many MANY thank yous, your kiddos are so fortunate to have you as their Mom!! ooxooxxoxo
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Jeff, I don’t want to get off topic, but Itotally agree about the child sacrifice. One of my former churches had a visiting missionary who passionately encouraged this sort of thing. He even strongly implied that if you weren’t willing to stick your children in an institution in order to “follow God”-then you weren’t a very good Christian.
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Thank you so so much, dear friends, for all the kinds words. I cannot tell you what they mean to me. I love what you said, Jeff C, about offering our children to idols. That just reaffirms my decision. Jeff S . . . You are right. I’m not going far. Not at all. :)
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Meghan,
I know we are all sorry to see you go. You’re contribution here has been invaluable to us all. May God bless you and your beautiful family!
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Sorry, late to comment, but just want to add by saying that I have really enjoyed your articles, input, insight and style.
Interesting comment about offering our children to idols. I heard the same thing about David Livingstone and the founder of World Vision (can’t remember his name). It contrasts with the words of Mother Teresa, who said, in reponse to a question about changing the world, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” Then again, if that becomes a dogma, it results in injustice, as in the case of a family advocate I once knew who refused to offer protection to a single mom, with a baby on her hips, who turned up at her door begging for somewhere to stay when she had to leave a violent man. The poor woman was sent home to “love her family”. If only critical thinking was given a higher focus in the Christian world.
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Anonymous,
Ain’t it the truth? What ever happened to balance?
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Meg, you have taught me so much about what empathy means. Thank you. Now, I’m reading Ezra and Nehemiah. Nehemiah’s name means “the Lord has comforted.” You have comforted me and many others with your love, wise counsel, and presence. I’m rejoicing that God has given you a godly husband and many children to raise for Him, for His army! And it is also comforting to know you are not far away!!! :)
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Megan, God gifted you with the ability to communicate about the hard lessons you have learned. Just because now is the time to focus on family does not mean God does not desire you to continue down this path. Perhaps the passage of this season will bring new insights? I have appreciated your effort and anticipate further blessings.
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Megan, I am so thankful for you! You’ve given so much encouragement to all of us who came here seeking help. I will certainly miss you. Enjoy your kiddos and your husband! I wish you lots of joy and peace for your family.
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Oh. :(
Well, I understand that, certainly, and very much appreciate all you have done here, Megan!
I will take comfort in that you are not going away. :)
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Meg, I wanted to echo what everyone else has said. you are choosing the “better way”. It is the season for focussing on your wee ones. There will be other seasons. Walking in obedience to what God has called you to do is the right thing. Praying blessings and so glad you are not going-going!
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Megan, Big hug to you and your family! Thank you for the part you’ve played behind the scenes on this blog, and for all the many ways you’ve loved, comforted, and informed us in your posts! We all need you to be who you are….and that is to continue to be the best mom to your children!! Best wishes, thoughts, and prayers for you!
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