Ah, winter! Where the illness manifests itself daily! My tardiness is due to the stomach flu, again! Only this time, it was my daughter who was suffering. I have definitely come to conclude that vomit and I are not friends. Especially red Jell-o vomit!Moving on.
My husband's grandmother recently passed away. This woman was like a cat. I swear she had at least 9 lives. If you've ever wondered how one is able to live 94 years, I believe it's because they are actually cats! We've been waiting for the news of her death for about 6 years, but every time we thought is was the end, she bounced back!
At Grandma's memorial service I was deeply saddened. Not at the loss of her life, but at the lack of people attending her service. Her family was there, but she had only one son and her husband passed away several years ago. Two family friends were there, and two ladies from Grandma's church, and that was all.
I had been to a funeral a few weeks ago for a man who went to our church. He was also quite elderly, but in addition to his family, there were several people there to celebrate his life, mourn his death, and support his loved ones.
How does this happen? How is it that one service is packed and the other is almost completely empty?
I came to conclude that it all has to do with the way we live our lives DAILY! Are you touching others and making a difference in their lives? Are you able to reach out and be an influence to another? Remember, on your gravestone it will have your name, two dates, and a dash. What are you doing with your dash?
I challenge you to think, who would be at your funeral if you passed away today? Who would be celebrating your life?
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I hate that you guys have been so continually sick! I, too, loathe vomit - it seems that red jello vomit could be the worst kind. The staining, oh, the staining! I'll be praying that this is your last bout for good this winter...
This is something I've been thinking a lot about lately. Not necessarily who would be at my funeral, but about being more intentional with people. I think this is what you're talking about, isn't it? It's along the same lines, at least. One of the things I'm trying really hard to do right now is be intentional - to make the effort to spend time with people, to really care about them and what's going on in their lives. I don't want to go along in life just having surface friendships. And let me tell you, it's really hard for an introverted, and basically lazy person, like me to do this. It's so much easier to do nothing!
You brought up something to really give some thought to - who are we reaching out to...who are we touching and trying to connect with?
This is an awesome and motivating challenge! That is sad about her memorial service, but you are right - who are we touching in this life? What legacy are we leaving?
You, my friend, have left an awful jello legacy in my mind! ;)
Oh dear! I am so sorry about the sickness, Good luck with that, that is one part of being a mother that I am NOT looking forward to, considering I am horrible with handling my own sickness as well...Ya'll will be in my prayers, I hope your babies feel better!
Hope everyone is better at your home! Loved reading your post. Very encouraging to make the most out of each day! Thanks for sharing.
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