Saturday, we all got together for a Memorial for my dad, "Moe".
It has almost been a year since Dad passed away, and it sure went by fast.
Mom wanted to meet at the gravesite so we did, Gregg, Joan & Family, Me and Family, Dee, Glenn, Kimi, Brianna, Aunty Ar (Dad's little sis), Aunty Aggie (Dad's Big sis) and Uncle Gary, and Scottie.
Mom had me open in prayer and by God's grace, I didn't cry, half-way through like my normal self.
I did, however, ask God (before I began to pray) to turn off the water, and HE did.
I prayed a very thankful, grateful prayer to God for allowing this fantastic man to be a part of all of our lives and because he had asked Jesus into his heart,
I believe I will see him again.
We all shared stories about Dad-
how generous he was
what a great, big laugh he had
how he protected his little sis
how much he loved to eat
how much he loved his kids &
grandkids
how much he did to help friends,
how he loved people
how he loved life!
It was great!
I hope when I die, friends and family would same about me...
Makes you think....
what do you want people to say about YOU when you die?
Live and LOVE today like it was the last year, month or week of your life.
Would you do things differently if it were?
WHAT would you do differently?
At Bible Study today, we prayed for a woman having brain surgery-
it was sudden,
what if it were you or me?
It could be...
You just never know.
Therefore we do not lose heart!
Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is UNSEEN.
For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is ETERNAL.
2 Corinthians 4:16-17
Janet - This was a wonderful tribute to your dad. I know how much you miss him. You WILL be seeing him again - and I ALSO look forward to meeting him!
ReplyDeleteIt does make you stop and think, doesn't it? I saw on a blog last week that a beautiful YOUNG woman of 38 had suffered a stroke. She had this cute blog going, had posted like the day before, and BOOM - out of the blue, tragedy struck. Her husband is now posting on her blog - it's so very sweet...
But, it does us good to pause and reflect - am I TRULY living a life that will count for eternity? Am I focusing on what matters? Yes, my body is "dying" every day - but what is happening to my spirit? Is it learning to soar like an eagle, shine like a light to others - am I reflecting my Savior?
I hope so...
I want people to say this about me - that they truly saw Jesus in my life. THAT would be the best thing of all...
Love you so, "Moe's Little Princess" - I just know you STILL make him smile!
GOD BLESS!