January 31, 2001 at 3:05pm my life changed in a way that I couldn't possibly imagine it would. As I looked down on my mother, I watched the life slip from her body. It was a feeling that I can never explain but one that I will certainly never forget. Over the years, I have wondered how my life would have been different with her here with me. There were times when I wasn't sure if I could go on but 15 years later, I am a testament of God's faithfullness. I used to wonder if she would be proud of me. I now know that everything that I am she already knew I would become. It has really just been my journey to discover all of the things that she already knew were planted in me. In 20 years she empowered me with a lifetime full of lessons.
I know exactly how hard it is to deal with the loss of a mother. But, I want to encourage you that although time does not change the facts, faith in an all powerful God will see you through. I have found strength in sharing my story, and I encourage you to do the same. Many times we feel being strong is equated to being numb. Like that will somehow make it all go away. It won't. I tell people grief is a personal journey and we all have to navigate through it in our own way. Don't feel guilty if you find yourself in tears. If that is how you have to express yourself then allow yourself to feel that emotion but just don't live there. Remember God keeps record of every tear that falls from our eyes and He is concerned about everything that concerns us. I challenge you to spend this Mother's Day loving on the people He has placed in your life. Life is precious and we must learn to cherish every moment of it. Think of your mother. What is her legacy? As you think on that, begin to think on what it is that you will leave behind? What can you contribute to the people who are left in your life? Plant seeds of love and they will forever be rooted in the hearts of the people that you have encountered.
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