It's not my favorite subject. But it is a very real part of life. It seems to be staring in our faces repeatedly. We have been through this before. We will face it again.
A message was waiting on our phone when we returned home tonight. My husband's uncle passed away today. He was a dear person...kind...mannerly...a true gentleman. It is hard to imagine that he is gone. We miss him.
Earlier this week, a friend's brother passed away. Recently a friend's father passed away as well as another friend's sister . Tonight, I learned of yet another friend whose mother passed away. There are also other loved ones in our lives with major health issues. As we watch their struggles, we realize anything can happen at any moment.
Yet such difficult times remind us of what truly matters. Perspectives become much clearer when we face the brevity, fragility and significance of life.
As family and friends face these difficult times, I continually find myself clinging to this truth. I thank God for His faithfulness. Knowing He is always with us gives me strength, peace and hope. Knowing He holds us through it all...holds me together. Knowing this is not the end of the story...brings me joy. Knowing He loves me...gives me reason to embrace each breath He gives. Knowing Him...makes all the difference.♥~thl
"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His Name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23
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