I have 3 little words that continue to flow out of my mouth and in my heart the past 2 days as I sat with my family hour upon hour watching my step-mom pass away.
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Life is fragile.
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Elsie left this world so suddenly. A random brain aneurism occurred and less than 48 hours she was gone. We never know what each minute holds. Every moment we are given is a gift. We forgot that so easily and quickly. Today I am reminded that life is so precious. We never know when our last moment will be. Times like this remind us to strive towards living every day to the fullest. I don’t know when my time will come. Will I leave on a good note? Will I leave knowing I did E.V.E.R.Y thing possible to love those around me well? Will I let go of my selfishness and put others first? Will I savor the moments…the days I’m given here on earth?
I hope so! I will continue to live one day at a time trying to let myself be used by God for his glory in as many ways as possible. I will cling to Him to guide me through the mud and muck of this world. I will lean in so that reconciliation is possible and God’s love can grow deep inside the pain in my heart. I will yearn to surrender every negative thought, feeling, and emotion to God over and over again every day. I don’t want to waste my days focusing on the junk…I want to live- truly live- embracing the moments. The here. The now.
Life is fragile. Too fragile. Let’s make every moment count so that when it’s our last we can leave knowing we danced a good dance…even in the rain that life throws at us.
So sorry for your family’s loss.
Oh Jill I’m so sorry to hear about your step mom. Said a prayer for God to somehow bring comfort to you and your family, and that somehow you will sense Him nearer. Sending love from Bloomington….