Thoughts about Momma

Today is my Mom's first birthday in Heaven. I miss her! I know she is infinitely better off but there is nothing like a Momma's love. Today was her earthly memorial service and I am grateful to our Heavenly Father for HIS provision in this arena. HIS portion is more than enough. Pastor Jess did a superb job and I am grateful he was momma's shepherd for the last six years. God is so wonderful in HIS care for each or us and I marvel at HIS never ending grace. Momma, thank you for a life that spoke volumes about Jesus!

Thoughts of what?

Well, as you can see from the passage of time, my intent to post on a more regular basis was more intent than follow-through. I am convinced this is the case in most of our human efforts to improve. We plan to do better, we even hope to do better but the truth of the matter is this...life is hectic and we rarely slow down enough to have a rational thought. Popa and I have been home one week, I have new glasses, have seen the dentist twice, had a facial, had jury duty and have managed to avoid doing the six loads of laundry waiting in the dirty clothes basket. See what I mean, life is crazy and we all are just going through the motions of keeping up. I want to slow down and smell the roses not just pick up the decaying petals from the garden where they have fallen. I am reminded of the ONE who does not operate within the boundaries of time and I am grateful for HIS constant care in my life. HE is never to busy with details to care for me and HIS mercies never come to an end. Oh, how grateful I am that HE is my friend. Thank you, Jesus, for you truly are a friend who sticks closer than a brother. I won't promise to do better, I will say I want to do better. May you each find yourself enjoying your days, friends and family. Our six grandchildren have run through the house with the lightheartedness that fills the young and we have delighted in their company. They have found their way into the swimming pool and into our busyness. Thank you, Lord, that our children and their children have made our lives rich and sweet. May our lives enrich you in some small way today. YOU are eternally good!