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My Thoughts for This Day

Reading in the apostle Paul’s letter to the holy people in Colosse, it has caused me to ponder a few things.We often ask people to pray for the needs that we have. Usually, these are in the form of our loved ones getting saved, physical ailments, financial situations, the list goes on and are as unique as our individual situations.

I am thankful for those who have prayed for me and also thankful for the answers of the prayers I’ve prayed.

I have been thinking about living in the world but not being a part of it. We, as sons and daughters of the most High have been rescued from the one who holds the darkness and God has brought us into the Kingdom of Christ, our light,. Wow!

If we take the example that Paul shared with other believers. We can bring those that we will share eternity with before the Lord. Yes, we will continue to pray for those things that disrupt their lives due to the darkness of this world. The exciting part is we can also pray for God’s holy people in our neighborhood and around the world.

How? Paul tells us how. 

  1. Continually
  2. That God would give them a complete understanding of what God wants to do in their lives.
  1. That God would make them wise in spiritual wisdom.
  2. They would be strengthened to have all the patience and endurance they need by God’s power.
  3. That they would be filled with joy and always thank God that He has enabled us to share in His inheritance.

Then he tells them  the reason why he prays these things. So that:

  1. The way you live will honor and please the Lord.
  2. You will continually do good, kind things for others.

The result of this..Then, you will know God better.

Isn’t this the desire that we have for ourselves and others? This is a challenge to me personally. Yes, I may have prayed for these things, but…continually? 

May the endurance and patience that God gives us through His power within us, cause us to pray these things for other believers, for the unsaved…for ourselves.

For in the midst of this world, isn’t this the most important thing, to know God better?

Pray on, brothers and sisters in Christ. 🙂

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Easter 2026

Easter this year was a little different.

My dear, dear friend and sister in Christ decided to have a full immersion baptism as an act of obedience to our Savior.

She has been a devoted Christian for many years. As a loving sister, she has shown me support, encouragement, love, sincere friendship, and honest conversation when I needed it. She has been my prayer partner, mentor, a true friend, who has walked beside me through difficulties in this life and has always been an example of relying on Christ.

It was a privilege for me to witness yet another act of her obedience. I am thankful.

I share these photos because it was such a blessing to me to see the joy on her face!

That joy comes every time we know we are obedient to something our Savior reveals to us. Such a blessing!❤️

As an added bonus, I saw two additional friends that I have not seen in a while. ❤️

In the afternoon, my daughter and family came to visit. I thank the Lord for them. I thank them for coming. Sometimes, children “do their own thing” but I am grateful that they chose to spend the afternoon with us. Such an extreme blessing. I so enjoy their company.

I am grateful for Easter Sunday, a day that causes us to pause and reflect on our Savior. That He took that awful punishment for me- for you. Yet, He did not remain in the tomb. He lives! He guides us and teaches us what is important, what matters in this life and the one to come. That loving Him and loving others is our mission every day. He did not leave us alone to do that. The Holy Spirit helps us and prays for us as Jesus does. Amazing! The words to the following song, is are true!

He Lives

I serve a risen Savior, He’s in the world today; 

I know that He is living whatever men may say; 

I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer, 

And just the time I need Him, He’s always near. 

He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! 

He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. 

He lives, He lives, Salvation to impart! 

You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart. 

In all the world around me I see His loving care, 

And tho’ my heart grows weary I never will despair; 

I know that He is leading thro’ all the stormy blast, 

The day of His appearing will come at last. 

He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! 

He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. 

He lives, He lives, Salvation to impart! 

You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart. 

Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing

Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King! 

The hope of all who seek Him, the help of all who find, 

None other is so loving, so good and kind.

He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! 

He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. 

He lives, He lives, Salvation to impart! 

You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart. 

I am grateful…

Grateful to my Savior

Grateful that He has been merciful to me.

Grateful for family that bless my heart

Grateful for friends

We all have struggles and joys in this life, I am grateful to the Lord that gives us hope and peace and places people in our lives to accompany us on that journey.

We are the lucky ones!

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Reflections

I’ve started reading the book of “Joshua”. I’m only on chapter 1, but reflecting on it and how this can be applied to my own life, the following has come to mind.

When God told Joshua that wherever he set his foot, he would be on land that God had given him. I feel that God says this to us as well. Wherever I set my foot, is where God has placed me for His purpose and not my own. To connect with who He wants me to, – to serve unwaveringly, wherever I am. Wherever I go, Jesus has already won the victory. He has already given me everything I need to possess what He has called me to do-the” land” that he has given me.

He told Joshua and us:”Be strong and courageous! Don’t turn to the right or the left. Meditate on the law day and night.

So That you may do all the law Moses commanded you.

So That you will prosper wherever you go

So That you may observe (Look closely, guard, inspect, recognize), all that is written.

This will cause

You to make your way prosperous and you will have great success.”

As He spoke to Joshua, he speaks to us:

“Be strong and courageous” –for in this life, there will be many battles.

So that you may do all the law Moses commanded you, (which can be summed up in Jesus’ words to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind and to love your neighbor as yourself.”

If you live in this way, you will prosper wherever you go. (Not necessarily as the world defines prosperity), but you will have peace with God. Ultimately, He is the only one that we have to be concerned with. Although, if you treat others as you want to be treated, you will have much success.

If I look closely at what is written, observe, inspect and do what is written rather than those things that please self, I will prosper.

Let’s look at just a few things that the Bible asks us to put off or rid ourselves of: anger, lust, impurity, slander, lying to each other. In contrast, just a few things to put on or clothe ourselves with: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience and over all, put on love and let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.

Recently, I had a situation that was similar to many instances before. I was planning on handling this in the way in which I always do…to talk to the Lord about it and pray for His strength to overcome and then bury it. Problem with this is that if you truly don’t overcome.If you truly don’t give it to the Lord and let Him handle it–a seed is planted- a seed of bitterness. Just as seeds of goodness and relying on the Lord can grow roots that are unwavering, bringing you peace in trying times. If we don’t pull up those seeds of bitterness, they too, will grow roots and stay firmly planted in our hearts. With each seed that is not uprooted, more roots upon more roots and they grow entangled in a web of unforgiveness even if we have felt that we were done with that.

This week, my boss asked me if I was okay. I stated that I was, and he asked me again. Even though for some reason, it made me teary eyed. I thought to myself, “that’s weird”.

The following morning, when I sat to do my reading, I couldn’t even pick up my Bible. I felt exhausted and just not myself. This was a day, that I was suppose to go to Bible study in Ellsworth. I got ready and went even though I felt just out of sorts. On the drive, I was talking to the Lord and the verse “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” came to mind. This is a verse that the Apostle Paul stated that the Lord told him when he prayed for a thorn in the flesh (a messenger of Satan to torment me)to be removed.

I believe that I also had a “thorn in the flesh” . A thorn of bitterness and unforgiveness, which I prayed that Jesus would remove. He reminded me that in my weakness (my inability to get beyond this issue in my own strength-my own wanting to, I couldn’t. I need Jesus. I need His grace. His gift that I don’t deserve, His gift of “It is finished”. That He has won this battle.

That afternoon, I went back to work and shared this with my boss. He listened, read between the lines and helped me pray for what was really the issue. I am thankful that he took the time to do this.

I love how God’s Word will take you from the Old Testament to the New Testament and back because His Words are true and unchanging.

When I allow unforgiveness, anger or anything else that we are instructed to “put off” to remain in my heart, I am not being courageous. I am turning to the right or left – wavering. ( The word hypocrite comes to mind). I am not loving the Lord with all my heart, soul, and mind. for He has given me these commands to give me success and to prosper.

I do not prosper if I don’t treat others with the gifts that have been given me. the things we are instructed to “put on”. Tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, forgiving one another.

I continue to be blown away by the Lord’s grace that He gives me so that I do not remain the same. This! is cause to reflect on frequently- His grace.

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Parenthood Again- Foolishness

My last post, I eluded to the fact that in my love and empathy for my children, it isn’t always perceived as such. It may be more perceived as a lack of my confidence in them personally. May they never feel this way. I had stated that we need the Lord to open our eyes to how we are perceived. That we are either speaking life or death with each word. I ended with the words, “May I always speak life.”

The Lord has spoke to my heart in regard to this today in my Bible reading. It may also have helped that our pastor’s sermon this week was on our words. As I was reading in Proverbs today, the words jumped out to me like a neon sign! In chapter 26, verse ll, it sates ” As a dog returns to it’s vomit, so a fool repeats his foolishness.” I confess that I am that fool. I return to doing foolish things when I walk in my natural fleshly instincts rather than allowing the Holy Spirit to guide me.

Mothers, always want to protect and surround their children with love. Sometimes, we get confused in what this looks like in our actions. Sometimes, by stepping back and not interfering in the situations that they are in, feels like we are not loving them – that we are not doing our “job” as a parent, regardless their age.

I “return to my folly” when I interject information, guidance, worry, or anything else that is not solicited. I do have confidence that my kids will do what they need to in every situation.

I pray that they will forgive me, when I fall into foolishness. I pray also that the Lord will forgive me for jumping ahead and not relying on Him. For when I fall into foolishness, I am not speaking life over them.

May I from this moment forward, rely on the Lord instead of my own human foolishness.

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True Knowledge

We all are learning everyday, but what are we learning? The internet has a vast array of information, but is it knowledge? Some read books, some listen to podcasts, some depend on their schooling. Some their own intuition. Others, social media, the news. Our phones have caused a disconnect. Families are drawn apart by their addictions to these gadgets. Where is conversation? Conversation unites. Comments on a social media post, divides. We believe what we view on these man-made devices. All of these things are created by man and we tend to worship them and treat what we read, see, and listen to as fact.

We are what we allow to filtrate our brains. In Proverbs, it states that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge”. How many people actually believe this? In this Proverb, it also states “but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

In Scripture, the term “fools” refers to one who is arrogant and self-sufficient. One who orders himself as if there is no God.

But, what does “the fear of the Lord” mean?

God says that IF you accept HIS words and IF you treasure His words within you, THEN – by doing these things, you will incline your heart to wisdom.

AND

IF you apply your heart to understanding, asking HIM for understanding and crying out for insight and searching HIS Words as you were searching for a buried treasure or for the all mighty dollar.

THEN you will understand what it means to fear the Lord and you will gain knowledge of God.

“The knowledge of God” verses man’s wisdom can no way compare!

Some people ignorantly believe that the Bible was written by man. If you have ever been led by God’s Spirit, you know, that you know, that you know, that this is false thinking. Yes, the actual penning of the Bible was through men, but inspired by God. I have heard God speak to me through the Bible so frequently, that there is no doubt.

I think people say this, because they don’t want to submit to a higher power. They are arrogant of their own knowledge. They think that they have “it all figured out”.

Or, they feel let down by how someone who used the title of “Christian” acted. Or, something horrific happened in their life and God didn’t do what they thought He should have done, so they don’t believe in Him. Life didn’t turn out like they planned, so…

The truth of the matter is: Whether you want to rely on your own understanding or whether you rely on the One who actually is the author of all, is a choice that we make, every moment of everyday.

In these days, with AI growing so rapidly, we won’t know what’s true or not. Will we believe what man put into a computer or will we believe the only Source of true knowledge?

In my own life, every time, I rely on my own understanding, it never turns out well. I need the wisdom of the God who created me and who knows the beginning from the end. The only One who truly knows Me. Not what others see, but what is in my heart.

I, personally, don’t understand why people would rely on man-made wisdom rather than God’s.

It saddens me that people will forgo peace by not wanting to look to their Creator.

It is the start of a new year, won’t you join me in this expedition of true wisdom, from the Source?

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Death

In the course of over a year, many we have known and loved have passed away. This is heartbreaking for those of us who remain. Wishes for more time with those we love. For what they meant to us and hopes for what they would be in the future.

The Bible states that because of Christ’s sacrifice, that He removed the fear of death, but many of us still fear death. We do whatever we can to avoid it. Even within the hardships, we enjoy this life we have known.

I imagine that if we truly believed that God loves us as it states in Romans 8:38, that His love will hold us, we would not fear.

“And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. “Romans 8:38

We, who are believers in Christ, are called to die to self and sin. Die to the natural things of the flesh. Live and follow Christ. I think that often, we are thankful for Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Allowing us to know that when we leave this earth that we will be with Him, where there is no more death or sorrow. Yet, we fail to realize that when we accept Christ as our Savior, we have already died from this life and are basically just waiting for the time when He takes us to the next step with our new body that is like His. We all are already living in eternity.

When I was younger, there was a comedian, Flip Wilson whose trademark line was, “the devil made me do it”. We all thought it was funny, but there is an amount of sad truth in this statement. If “the devil makes me do it” then, I am living for the devil and not Christ. I think this is hardest for us, that we no longer live for ourselves, but for Christ. This is a moment by moment struggle between how we were born (in sin) in this physical world where self is preeminent and releasing every situation to Christ. Sometimes, we fear doing this, because we fear that He will take away something we love.

The fact remains that at some point, we will all leave this earth. Why do we live with the illusion that we won’t? There have been times in my life when loved ones have faced death and being that it was “in their face” so to speak, they were forced to think about leaving this life. Yet, on a daily basis, we are facing death all day long, and we don’t think about it. “That’s not going to happen to me, I have time to do this or that”, but do we?

My neighbor, just one year older than I, was just watching a football game and had a massive heart attack. As Jesus said about the coming of the age, “We do not know the day or the hour”, this is true for Christ’s return and also for our time here on earth.

I have to admit, that often, I live this life not in the reality of what is true. That I have died to myself. That Jesus is not a sideline to my life. That He IS my life. My lifeline. May I remember always that Christ came to save the dead. That was me and continues to be me when I don’t die to this world.

We still grieve those we loved that have already made that transition. For they are special and have been in our life for a purpose and for us to love. I am thankful that God loved us so much that He has given us the gift of those to love.

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Words

I hope this finds you enjoying your days. Unfortunately, I have been a bit disheartened with myself this week.

Being kind and sensitive with others has always been my desire. In Ephesians, it instructs us to “let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them”.

This week, I started blabbing about how I feel about a certain issue based on what I had experienced. While doing this, I offended someone I care about who experienced this frame of time very differently. Was I being sensitive to this person? Was what I was saying good and helpful? Or an encouragement? I would have to say, “No” At the time, I didn’t think about this. I was not trying to make anyone upset, but I did.

I am thankful that the Lord does not leave us alone when we do wrong. He spoke to my heart until I asked forgiveness from Him and from my friend. I pray that she does forgive me.

In James, he states that we are to be “quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger”. Just two days later from my first discouragement, I was quick to speak on a matter. Then, a little while later, the Lord reminded me that I had misspoke and what I had said was untrue. I was so embarrassed by this because I couldn’t believe that I had forgotten a simple thing that I had done just maybe an hour before.

Also in Ephesians, it tells us to be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but wise. Making the most of your time, for the days are evil.

Our words matter. Our thoughts matter. As I’ve stated before, this is a struggle between the flesh and the Spirit. Between not leaning on my own understanding. I pray as I continue to have His Spirit renew my mind, I will be more of an encourager, more of a listener, and maybe one day—be slow to speak. :/

Proverbs also says “the tongue has the power of life and death, those who love to talk, reap the consequences.” (NLT)

My prayer for the coming days, “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.“

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Faith and Prayers

I’ve always been a believer in the power of prayer. That God could do anything, if we just asked. I still believe this to be true. I’ve been doing a personal study on a book entitled, “When God Doesn’t Fix It”. This study, along with some life experiences have challenged some of my thinking.

Many times, I have asked God for solutions and He has answered those prayers in positive ways that I would never have expected. What happens though, when things we ask for don’t turn out as we had hoped?

We can passively say, “It wasn’t within His will”. There is truth in statement, we feel… UNTIL..

The diagnosis-a sickness that causes you to not even remember what healthy looked like- a broken relationship-a loved ones ongoing addiction-loss of someone dear- job loss-the list goes on. At these times, passively stating, “Well, it’s God’s will just doesn’t cut it, even though this is ultimately true.

In prayer, as well with every other area of our lives, it seems to be a struggle with self vs submission. I’m learning that it isn’t about the final outcome. It is our journey of submission. Sometimes, it is our brokenness that will help others.

I have to ask myself: Are my prayers focused on just my desires? Or can I look beyond my desires and remember that I am here to further the Kingdom of God? For that IS our mission. That IS the will of God. Remembering that even when He doesn’t “fix it”, He is faithful. He is good.

It is about putting my hand in His. Through the pain, through the struggles, through the blessings. As we submit everything to Him, His will is lived through us to touch a dying world.

What I ask myself and you, is this. Do I have faith in just faith? That what I ask for will be answered because I believe? OR Do I have faith in the One who holds my hand -the One who holds the universe together and doesn’t want anyone to perish? That any pain that I have in this life will further His Kingdom? Do I truly believe that God is Good, All the time? I DO! Even if I cannot see it at the present time, that it is good.

“Faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1

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Always Evolving with Thoughts

It’s been a couple months since I’ve made a blog post. Time passes so quickly. In this season, I continue to ruminate the things of this life that I do not or cannot understand.

Despite this, life is a bit different these days. Since Leonard’s surgery, it seems that he continues to struggle to get his energy back. Due to this, his interest in experiencing life away from the confines of our property, is quite limited. My son, who has always been my optimistic and positive offspring has turned bitter since the loss of his precious wife. He now feels like life is unfair and has no meaning. He’s angry at what he has experienced. I cannot deny the fact that life is unfair. Jesus forewarned us of this, but often we choose not to listen. Thinking it will be different for us. That WE can determine our destiny. Or, that this only applies to our spiritual life. I believe that our spiritual life is the part of us that is real life. That permeates every part of our being. This is the part of us that will remain after our earthly body decays. What we experience in our daily lives is our spiritual life. Whether that is dry and we don’t want to accept a higher power or whether we rely on His Spirit for everything. Or somewhere in between.

In spite of this negative thinking, we have experienced many fun and blessed moments that I thank God for. Mainly, that He sustains us. We’ve only fished a small amount this year, but I caught a large mouth bass that was quite fun to catch. It gave up a good fight. After pics, I returned it to it’s home. That day, was not it’s final day.

I started working at EJ Cornerstone church as a part-time secretary. The people have been so encouraging. I continue to get lifted up by those I come in contact with. Whether that be friends, ladies I meet with on a regular basis or an occasional stranger.

My daughter and grandson stop by periodically to bring us joy. I was thankful that they were around for July 4th to celebrate with us, as was my son and his boys. Words cannot describe what this did to my heart! Being that temperatures were close to 100 degrees F., Water was essential! 🙂

For the past six weeks, we have been studying about the Holy Spirit in our Thursday Bible Studies.

We make Him seem so mysterious. I guess the mysterious part is how He lives within us. I am often guided by His loving hand and know without a shadow of a doubt that it is Him flowing through me. We have learned that the Holy Spirit’s mission is to reveal and glorify God.

If we cleave, rely on and trust Christ, the Holy Spirit (The Living Water) will flow from our innermost being, continuously. This study suggested that we think about the attributes of water. (Refreshing, satisfying, flowing). These are all things we receive from the Spirit. Isaiah 55, reminds us that we don’t need anything to come to Him except self-surrender that accepts the blessing. It also says to “incline your ear and consent to the Divine will”. I think this is where we struggle. We don’t want to consent to the Divine will unless it goes along with our will. If we can’t tidy it up in a little bow and say we understand everything, we don’t want to consent or accept it. God says His thoughts/ways are higher than ours. We know this to be true, but do we live as though we know it to be true?

Another chapter that we have read is Psalm 42. Many times, I have read the section which states, “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God”. Thinking of myself, that this is not true of me. As I meditate on this verse, I believe that it IS true. I need the Living Water of the Spirit every moment of everyday, for encouragement, for love, for direction. When He prompts me to reach out with word or deed, He never steers me wrong. Psalm 42, continues on with ‘My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” People often say this to us when bad things happen. This psalmist claims that he will remember God’s kindness to get Him through those tough days. He will remember those days of blessing. Yes, in my life, there have been many days of blessing.

When bad things happen, we tend to blame God. We don’t cling to those moments of kindness. We become discouraged. The Holy Spirit’s job is to remind us of the things of God…of His goodness. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 tells us to “praise God, the Father of compassion and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”

To be honest, I have struggled with this verse, because sometimes, I have not felt comforted by God in my distress. Except of course, the distress I had from the results of my sin and the comfort I received from knowing He forgave me. Or felt that I could comfort others. As I have been meditating on these passages, I believe that it is the goodness of God’s nature that comforts us. Those times when He did answer prayer, when we were comforted by knowing His love for us. That Jesus knows and has experienced betrayal, rejection, unanswered prayer for the higher good. That God does what He says He will do. Sometimes, it’s the things the Holy Spirit points out to us in Scripture. Therein is our comfort and also when we have experienced something devastating, it can give us more compassion for others that too, are experiencing devastation.

John Wilmot ( I really don’t know anything more about this man, other than this quote), wrote, “Before I got married, I had six theories about raising children, now I have six children and no theories.” I heard this many years ago, and have thought of it often. Isn’t it so the truth! So, it is with life. We can have many theories, but until we experience something, theories don’t mean much. It’s the same with God, with the Holy Spirit, with Jesus. We can have many theories but until we experience Him, it doesn’t mean a whole lot.

I shared this song with my Bible Study group and it has brought me comfort through the years.https://youtu.be/Y3TBiuIpjDA?si=xIrF6Dyrsg-xBFzg

“Halleluiah for the heartache, halleluiah for the good days, Halleluiah for every breath we get.”

Yes, let us sing “Halleluiah, Amen” to our Lord for all we experience.

My disclaimer: Even though we thank God for this life and all that we experience, it does not mean that this process is quick or easy or to be taken lightly. It does not mean that I always handle hard times well or that my heart doesn’t break for my son and the loss of his wife or the changes I’ve seen in my husband, which are small compared to the loss of a beloved spouse. Losing someone so precious is so very hard all the way around. Yet, Jesus has experienced all and is right by our side, loving us…because that is who He is. In this, we say, “Hallelujah “.

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Contemplating

It seems that I am in a season of contemplation. Many thoughts of life, death, blessings, disappointments. Many times, we think we have life all figured out, only to find that we don’t. So many things that we can’t understand or explain away.

I have seen devastation and blessing. Every week, there are so many prayers for hurting people. At the same time, people are receiving blessings in their lives. Isn’t that how life is? A series of ups and downs that change our lives from here on out. We are either making memories or clinging to the ones from the past.

It challenges me to not be so self-centered. There are many opportunities to rejoice with someone over the blessings they receive. Or to be blessed myself over spending precious moments with a friend, as I did this week. I feel the Spirit within me is encouraging me to endure and be long in my prayers for those whose lives have been forever altered by the loss of a loved one, an accident that they may not fully recover from, a diagnosis or a host of unfortunate events. Often, people pray when the event occurs, but quickly go about their lives as if nothing happened..but, the people whose life has forever altered, there is no more normal. They have to learn to navigate broken.

This golf team that was in an accident has been on my heart. The coach is not doing well. All the kids on this team have been affected. Newspaper articles claimed the team had minor injuries. Yet, I have learned that many have years of rehabilitation needed for their broken bones and also for the emotional impact. Will we remember them when they are out of the hospital and have that long recovery period? Do we remember those who have lost their significant other, child or close friend? May this not be.

I have decided that I will not quit bringing all I know who are hurting before the Lord, for their hurting does not end. It is altered. They will function again in a different way. I will continue to ask Him for His comfort and strength to surround them. Not just for a time but until they meet Him or I do, which ever comes first.

Even though I have always felt extremely blessed when I see someone that I haven’t seen for awhile or those I used to see on a daily basis. I will thank Him more for each moment that I get to spend with these precious people. Whether that moment is just a brief “Hello” or an afternoon of enjoyable conversation. In doing this we will continue to be…The Lucky Ones, blessed by God.