It will get done.
On time.
It always does, somehow or other!
Instead of doing homework today I had the privilege of attending two marvelous events.
A birthday followed immediately by a funeral!
A very dear friend of mine is turning 50 on Christmas Day so we put on an "almost surprise party" for her early. (Her daughters, knowing she hates surprises let her know in general terms that something was up!) It was a wonderful, wonderful party. Laughter, tears, honor, good food and gifts flowed together around that long table overlooking the winter landscape at the lakeside. Beauty, inside and out.
Friends and daughters, bound together by a common faith and years of life experiences.
Such a rich blend of personalities and ages.
Love a deep river we swim in together.
I'm honored to be in this circle of friendship and family.
It all blends together in such a comforting way after all these years.
The honored one in the center.
She who loves so well, so deeply.
Nurturing, giving, full of wise counsel, humble, laughing easily.
Rooted and grounded in love. Abounding in love,
Just like the One she has sought after and imitated all these years.
We sat long and enjoyed each other. Aware of the gift of life.
Every year a treasure.
It didn't seem so wrong at all to go straight to a celebration of a life well lived
following this joyous birthday luncheon.
The celebration was for a Godly woman, 91 who left behind a legacy of prayers answered,
a multitude of children and grandchildren and a challenge to those who knew her.
One whose faith was rock solid.
Her life one of humble service.
Welcomed home at last,
Finished her race.
Finished it very well.
She must be enjoying the welcome party on the other side.
Enjoying her new body and gazing on her Savior's face.
It's all gonna be worth it!
1 comment:
thankyou karen. all I have to say is - i wish you wrote more posts. i SO enjoy reading yours. they are so humble and beautiful.
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