Blessings and Losses

Blessings and Losses

The reality is that life is fragile. It can be taken away. Quickly.Ever
since Glenn's heart attack scare, I am breathing every moment with him
as an extra gift of life. I know the Lord could have taken him home.
But He didn't. I am looking at life differently. I have realized
several things.BlessingsFamily is important.
Thinking immediately of my mom, I see the Alzheimer's
disease slowly eating away at her mind. She can't remember her grand
children's names, she forgets where I live and work, and she doesn't
know what happened yesterday. However I must focus on the fact that I
love her. I have memories. Delicious memories of her fried chicken,
okra, biscuits and gravy, and Mexican pile up dinners. I love her even when she might not remember my
name. I love her because she is my mom. My desire is for my children to appreciate and love me as much as I love my mom.

LossesI have experienced losses in the past several weeks and months. Losses hurt. It is painful. I have lost a dear friend. I have lost the things of "how they use to be". I can't go back to retrieve them. I could have lost Glenn. Praise the Lord I didn't. It is what it is. I have an empty feeling of disconnect with family over the many miles. There are losses of being a mother far from my children (although now I am enjoying being a Grammie). ....But now I am gradually losing my mother.
In conclusion, I am thankful to God my Savior. Thankful for life. Extra life. Thankful for family. And thankful for God's grace.

...And I am trying to be thankful for the losses in my life.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

~J