As a look at this picture, I can't help but smile and cry at the same time. I know that God works in mysterious ways, but I never imagined that in four months, I would loose four people in this picture. I also never realized how lucky my daughter is to have known all of them and the impact it would have on her little five-year-old mind. Nothing can compare to a five-year-old drawing her Great-Grandparents and her saying the little girl in the picture is her and she is crying because she misses them. She also asked me why they all had to go to Heaven at the same time. These are the questions Mom's really have to be creative. My only response was, "true love is stronger than death. They all missed each-other and wanted to live in Heaven with Jesus." My daughter then told me that, "when you go to Heaven, Mommy, I'm going to cry a lot." There are NO words to describe the feeling those words gave me. None. It was truly a moment I will cherish and pray about the rest of my life. I hope that I can live as an example for Christ for my daughter and son. I have high hopes because I know that the four people in this photo were great examples of true faith, true love, and family first.
People keep asking me, "how are you doing?" They give their condolences and sympathy. Others, some whom I have known for years, say nothing and continue in their busy lives. Well, I'm going to give you all my answer. It may be offensive, and some may laugh at me later, but really, I don't care one bit. There is only one judge, and I know I'm not offending Him.
I'm doing amazing and feel overwhelmingly blessed. I haven't lost 50 pounds, I haven't ran a marathon, I haven't climbed a mountain, or I haven't bought a new house. But I will tell you, that I found my faith, I have witnessed death, I have seen the power of Christ first-hand, and I have had some precious moments with my amazing family. Those are things and moments that no one can take from me. I guess my question for everyone back is, "how are you doing?"
My only advice is, cherish every moment you have with the ones you love. You never know when your last moments with them will be.
