Yesterday was my Mom's birthday and I thought of her all day. Of all the people I have known or will know in my life she was one in a million. Such strength and dignity throughout her life. I miss her daily, and wish I could sit down and have a cup of coffee with her, or plant some flowers in the yard.
It's strange because I never thought I would miss my parents as much as I do. I mean I knew I would miss them, but you don't realize what a big part people play in your life until they are gone. When I think of them and the fact that they are spending eternity with God... my heart rejoices.
The Lord used my horrible mistakes to reveal Himself to them. I believe that when God restored my life from the effects of drug abuse He opened their eyes. For the first time they saw a miracle in the works. I'm not saying I have arrived, but my life is drastically different then it once was.
Recently, Pastor Mark has been talking about hell, it is a real place. So when I know my parents are living with Christ for eternity it makes me think of how grateful I am.
This week is Manny's birthday, each year I am reminded how my Dad passed from death to life on his birthday. Some day in Heaven I will see them again, and we will rejoice for all eternity!
Blessed be His name, He gives and takes away.
My heart will choose to say "Blessed be His glorious name"!
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