A New Day

Today I went to Aunt Sarah’s funeral with Ben and Sarah. What a tough day it was to watch my cousins going through so much pain. The service was one of the longest, but most rewarding I have ever been to. Aunt Sarah’s pastor spoke of all her memories in the church, of her family and all she has done for others around her. Her four daughters stood together and sang a beautiful Christian song for her and there wasn’t a single dry eye in the church. It seems every day the lord is speaking to Ben and me through others. I left the graveside services knowing that there is only one purpose for us here on earth and that is to just serve the Lord. I will go to sleep tonight sad, missing someone that was blessing to so many, not understanding why God called her home, but knowing that because of his grace, I will also eventually have the chance to meet my maker and see her again.

On another note, today’s events made me realize how short life can be and you may never have the chance to tell those you love how much they mean to you. I wish so badly I could go back and tell my grandmother and grandfather how much a difference they made in my life. I still find myself hearing my grandfather’s voice guiding me when I can't make a decision. I will regret all my life for not spending more time with them, but will indeed spend every moment of the remainder of my life ensuring that my husband and children know how much I love them.