It's been two years since my last blog post and so much has happened since then. March 14th, 2011, marks the two year anniversary of my Mother's passing.With here passing I have come to realize how much I cherish the words she wrote and is the prompting for me to start blogging/journaling again.
Something I heard during this evening's sermon stirred me to start once again writing as I want to leave a recorded account of God's faithfulness in my life and a way to document life's events, because life is truly short.
Sitting at my Mother's bedside, waiting for her to Pass I was praying when the spirit spoke the following words to me, "Our life here on earth truly is a gift, brief as it is, and I thank you Lord for the comfort in knowing that Your Son died on the cross, that we will once again be untied forever."
My Mother was one of those people that drew people to her. She was the center of so many things in our family, a family (like so many) that became geographically dispersed and grew out of touch. Yet, you could always count on everyone reaching out and keeping Mom informed of the latest news and happenings.
Family Reunions and outings were also her speciality. My Mom understood the importance of life and the necessity to live and love everyday, while fostering our relationships. Some of the best times, after becoming an adult and having a family of my own, were the family gatherings back home. My Mom thrived on having her family together and there were some great memories made during these times:
Live is short, a gift from our creator, and how we spend the time given to us is our decision to make. The gift of free will is a gift God has given each of us. Whatever you do in life make sure that you spend that time doing what matters most.
