It takes my brain to the verse in the Bible that describes life as a vapor, "here for a little while." That's all we have. We're never promised tomorrow.
And especially with the death of the other author, it's got me wondering. Am I doing all I can now with this precious time God has given me? Am I using it in the best ways? Will I be as loved as some of these authors who have gone before me (no. I don't expect to be as amazing as Beverly Cleary, though that would be pretty neat)? If I were to die tomorrow, what would I be remembered for? Part of me panics at the idea. What would happen to my husband? My kids? My unfinished manuscripts? Will people see as much God in my life as I want them to? It's a scary thought, isn't it? What about you? Are you living like our life is a vapor?
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8/5/2021 07:43:12 am
Because of the separation that has come into our lives, grief will be prolonged because “celebrations of life” are delayed. We are waiting until autumn to gather with my husband’s family to grieve the loss of a cousin. I think she would like this. It will be less like a funeral, more like a family reunion.
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Amy Anguish
8/5/2021 09:19:45 am
I love it when funerals feel more like a family reunion.
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