Celebrating Mom's 67th Birthday!
A snapshot of Dad and Mom at home from a family album
Today would have been my Mother's 67th birthday, but three years ago yesterday we celebrated her home going. I guess this weekend would have been harder if hadn't been so busy, but thankfully God gave us much to do. Today is no different. My work day is full and won't allow much time for grieving over this great loss. Yes, where there is great love, there is great grief. There are still days, when it sneaks up on me. I think I am doing pretty well, and then all of the sudden, something grabs my emotions, and the tears come to my eyes again. I am missing Mom.
A snapshot of Dad and Mom at home from a family album
Mother was a great lady. She loved the Lord and dedicated her life to serving Him. As long as I can remember, she started everyday in God's Word. When I was a little boy she had already spent her time with God before she woke me to come to breakfast. She read the Bible through ever year and always taught Sunday School. She was my Sunday School Teacher when I was in high school. The words of Proverbs 31 definitely describe Mom. The words of this chapter were vividly reflected in her life.Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10 (KJV)
The truth is that I wept again today missing her, but I have chosen to celebrate her by living life to the full for Jesus Christ. No, I don't apologize for my tears for mother. We cry when we miss our loved ones. However, grief does not debilitate us. We are living with a goal in mind, and Mother has already reached that goal.
Today, in celebration of Mom's 67th birthday I want to encourage you to get into God's Word every day. Psalm 119:105 declares,
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Mother understood the truth of this simple verse, and allowed God's Word to guide her safely home. My prayer for you is that you will also discover the guidance that is yours in God's Word today.
I believe that Mother is now a part of that great cloud of witnesses of Hebrews 12:1, looking on as we run the race set before us, encouraging us to keep the faith and never, never, never give up! Have a blessed day.
I believe that Mother is now a part of that great cloud of witnesses of Hebrews 12:1, looking on as we run the race set before us, encouraging us to keep the faith and never, never, never give up! Have a blessed day.
3 comments:
Dan, I thank you for your extremely thoughtful comment on my blog! I am a firm beleiver in God, and I know that he has a purpose for me. I guess that's kindof what I mean when I say some things are out of our control. I know they are in God's control, and while he lets us make decisions, there have been so many lessons I am thankful to have learned from him, at first thinking why would God do this, but in the end thanking him for every opportunity to learn a lesson. Now I haven't read your blog in depth yet, just a quick scan, but I will be back for sure to see what goes on in your life, I am so intrigued!
There couldn't have been a better time for you to comment my blog, I have been going through some rough times, and sometimes that's when you fall away from God, and just these last couple of weeks I have been remembering who I am and who He is, and that no matter what he is there. So he has been re-entering my life so to speak, and your comment was kindof like a sign that I am stepping back in the right direction. Thankyou and You'll be hearing from me again!
Kira
I understand how you feel. I lost my grandmother on Feb. 5th. It was my 30th birthday. I think of her often and wish she hadn't gone. I realized one day that she really hadn't gone away from me, oh her physical being wasn't there any more, but I had her in my heart and my mind. At one time, I cried every time I thought of her, but as time passed, I realized that she was watching over me and when I thought of her, it was her little way of giving me a nudge in the right direction and letting me know she was there. So the next time you have a thought of your mother, think of it as a little nudge or a hug, it helps with the pain and puts your mind at ease. Bless you all.
Just want to take a moment to say thanks for the comments. When I open my blog site, the first thing I do is scroll through looking for comments. They never fail to encourage me to stay at this project. When you take the time to share it is always a blessing.
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