Last week Wednesday night I got a message that flipped my world upside down. The message was “pray for your friend she is in the hospital battling for her life.” That was from her husband, a friend. I knew them from different areas of my life. As my mom used to say it’s a small world.
There I was counting my blessings as I sent out my blog and there she was just trying to survive. A couple days later she was gone. Not at all what I expected. Life is so fickle. She was just a fantastic person. Always smiling and optimistic and now she’s no longer here to tell me of her young son’s exploits. I had to ask why. Why her? I remember asking my mom or was it my grandma that question when I was young and the answer was it’s not for you to question the wisdom of the Lord. Sigh. I guess I will never understand. How is it that persons that are decent go so early and the ones that personify evil will be with us for so long? One of my Aunts years ago had said to me the Lord takes his angels first. I guess I will just have to accept it. Sometimes the Lord says yes, I will leave your loved ones and sometimes it’s no, they come to me. No matter how much we pray. That seems to be life.
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This forces us to really look at our lives and we must ask ourselves are we really grateful for all that we have and all that we are about to receive? This is when you know you take no one or nothing for granted, you must understand and know this.
When I was telling my nephew-son about her as he had heard me talk about her before. I also said that sometimes you might not want to tell people what’s happening in your life but sometimes it makes no sense carrying the burden yourself. It’s heavy, believe me. I have been there too many times. Sometimes sharing makes the difference. I guess some will say no they can’t do that but I have found that it helps me. What do you think?
Goodbye Karen, my friend. Sleep well with the ancestors and may her soul Rest In Peace.
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Andrea this is so true, death especially of someone very close to us forces us to evaluate the intangibles of what we should be evaluated daily. The pandemic has also taught us that as well because it has caused so much physical death. We must cherish and be grateful for the little things, birds, trees the sun rise. God is great and we must chose to live a quality life thinking on these things. This is one of the most meaningful posts to date and my sincere condolences for your loss. I will also pray for her family.
We must understand that life is for living and the little things matter.
Her husband has seen your response and he knows that there is love there for them 🙏🏽
All i can say right now is thank you Andrea. Karen and I faced many challenges but we embraced life to the fullest and we believed in each other.
We made a point of not making society tell us how to live but to trust in each other to know we will get though the tough times together. As hurt as i am today i know we gave our all for our love and our family because we knew everyday was a gift
Life is for living and death is a brutal reminder, to Live, to Love and To laugh.
In life sometimes you get lost in the everyday activities, but its necessary to pull away, so that you do not take people and things for granted.
I am forever grateful for life, friends and family .
Take nothing and no one for granted. Live your life the best you can. Always show gratitude as without it we have less than we think we do. It’s not always about money but life itself.
Anthony,
This was my way of saying my condolences and for you to know I will be there for you and the little man. 🤗
I’m glad that you have the memories as it makes a difference. Love heals all and know that you have your son as God’s way of ensuring you would never be alone.
Ever day above ground is a good day. Take care and know that there is love for you as you have seen from the responses on this blog and from so many that have reached out to you. 🙏🏽
Condolences 💐 to you and your friend’s family. We have to cherish each moment, each breath that we take and live a life of gratitude.
God is good all the time. Peace and Love 💕 my friend.
Live a life of gratitude always. 💕🙏🏽
A timely reminder to cherish every day.
My sincere condolences.
Cherish every day. 🙏🏽