things that are hard to understand

Doubt can be one of the most debilitating things.   Especially when those questions are asked about Jesus, God and Faith. People, situations and circumstances are strategically placed in our lives by the One who created us.  Those people transform us. Those situations force us to grow. The circumstances turn our eyes to the heavens and call out His name. 

At the same time, doors are closed for a reason. People are taken out of our lives for a reason.  We are human, so that means we focus on the immediate reactions, emotional and physical. Where as God can see the whole beautiful picture of our life.  

It is one of those days.  Actually....let me rephrase...it is one of those months. I know far too many people in terrible situations with their ex-husbands, friends or significant others.  I know people who have lost some one prematurely to death.  The economy has so many people struggling to provide.   

I forget how big our God is. 

"well i think i need the rain today

pounding down on me

it's reminding me that i'm still alive

or supposed to be

and it's good to watch the clouds today

and the ways they move and roll

i guess it helps to ease my troubled mind

to know that someone's in control

so show me the way to find myself a better day 

'cause i'm barely holding on

i need you here to wash away these doubts and fears

and hold my hand tight till the dawn" ~ foolish things

Lessons in living and lessons in dying

A dear friend of our family and specifically my mother is facing her final days of life. Her long battle of cancer is coming to an end and God is preparing a place for her in heaven, with his arms wide open waiting for one of her amazing hugs. 

Word is, is that she is planning her own funeral. Can you imagine planning your own funeral? Everyone around her is mourning her inevitable passing, and yet she is focusing on celebrating her life. 

This woman has left a legacy. One that has moved all of those who have had contact with this amazing woman.  She has been a shinning example of Christ love that people can't help but be changed because of her direct reflection of the Heavenly Father. 

So here is to life. And living it to the fullest. Here is to those people who have transformed us. 

Decorate your life. Decorate it with amazing people who are shinning examples of Christ. Decorate it with amazing memories and precious people. 

Live every day as a form of worship to Christ, the one who created us, sustains us and loves us regardless of our human nature. 

Here is to you Leslie.....I can't wait to hug you in Heaven one day.