|
Hey Everyone - Just getting in from a tremendously long day, and decided to come here to try to catch up. Maybe lighten the heart a little or something... you know, find out who cheated today, who ate the chocolate cake I desperately wanted at the luncheon after... but I'll get to that in a minute.
The funeral service was HUGELY attended, several hundred people w/ standing room only. It was really a beautiful service and one, I really believe this woman would have been happy about. She was very modest, and very humble... and instead of making it too much about HER... the family chose to make it about life in general, about choices, about relationships, about forgiveness, healing, joy and memories.
It really was lovely.
They kind of took us on a journey through this woman's life and w/ each small and large step... pointed out how her life reflected true christianity. It was ... what we all could learn from.
Liz, you talked in yesterday's journal about the 'very common' reaction and response of the many people who see the internal bickering and murmuring and complaining that goes on in some churches. And while that's true, and I am not one to want to be a part of that... I URGE you to keep looking. There are churches that don't operate that way. And we are all encouraged to not forsake gathering together...because there is great blessings and wisdom that comes in unity.
If we each try... perhaps we will win over the others.
I had to walk in that forgiveness today. Last night's encounter was just the beginning. And while the story is long and the details are many... when the whole day was over, my 17 year old son came over to me, held me... kissed me on the cheek, and said "Mom, I am so proud of you. Thank you for being the kind of woman that is willing to LOVE."
I can't ever control whether someone loves me in return, but if I am moved to act on my care, concern, or love for you... then I find it to be 'wrong' for me to ignore these thoughts. I belive that God impresses on our hearts HOW and WHAT to do in these moments... and I just surrendered to Him and asked for his guidance.
Many hours later, and many conversations later, I came away feeling 'clean'. Like I did what I was supposed to do. We are asked to love one another. And I honestly take that quite seriously. I felt happy. And I know the others involved felt the same. But boy did I feel my heart swell when my own kid came over and let me know he was proud of me for being the bigger person.
I will see my lovely friend again one day... and for all eternity. As a matter of fact - some of these same bickering and complaining people might be there too... so better to open our hearts and deal with stuff here while we can... cause as I've said recently, none of us are promised tomorrow.
I will sleep good tonight. :) Yeah!
Thanks for all of the love, and prayers... I really can feel them sustain me during this time.
Much Love.
|
786 ккал
|
Жир: 53,72г | Белк: 58,80г | Углев: 14,08г.
Завтрак: eggland's best eggs (9AM) (overeasy). Обед: pork chop. Ужин: olive oil, pork chop, red pepper, cucumber, fresh parm cheese (1 oz.), bacon pieces, romaine, olive oil, hidden carbs, apple cider vinegar. подробнее ...
|
|
