It has been one year! One year that he has been gone. One year without hearing voice. One year without his care for me, one year that he has been missed.
I miss him dearly, everyday something reminds me of him, or I hear him through the words I speak or through others. Sometimes as I listen to music I am reminded of his love for all kinds of music.
And even though I think of him, I am also starting to forget, forget his smile, forget his touch, forget his words, and that saddens me even more that he is gone.
I don’t want to forget all of those memories; all of those precious moments with him that now seem like they went by so fast. I want to hold onto them till I am old, till I pass. But they are slipping, they are fading, I am moving on, as I guess I should.
Life is short, although it has been one year, that is nothing to God. Don’t forget, God hold us and helps us through each day, each year.
Psalm 90:3-5
New International Version 1984 (NIV1984)
3 You turn men back to dust,
saying, “Return to dust, O sons of men.”
4 For a thousand years in your sight
are like a day that has just gone by,
or like a watch in the night.
5 You sweep men away in the sleep of death;
they are like the new grass of the morning—
It has been one year, and for now I remember like a day that has gone by…
Last night as I was walking out the grocery store I noticed a lady who had all of the festive garb on for the season. Her bright red Christmas sweater with reindeers on the front, a green scarf that went well with the sweater, and of course the Santa Claus hat, she was ready and into the season.
But there was something missing? As she walked toward me and into the store, I noticed her spirit didn’t match her attire. Her head was down, her shoulders were drooping, and her she seemed out of touch with the season.
Why was she dressed like that if she wasn’t ready to celebrate? The season for some is a temporary celebration of parties, and gifts, and even family time. But after the season is over what happens to the celebration, where has the spirit of joy and excitement gone?
What are you celebrating? Here is a list of things we celebrate subconsciously:
- Making a yellow light
- Lunch time
- Friday afternoon
- The first sip
- Music
- Post work-out
- Getting things done
- Sleeping in
- Friendship
- Telling a story
(Marc & Angel Hack)
These are not bad things, in fact, they good, but how do we experience a true celebration in our lives? I celebrate the season of Christmas with joy and excitement, but I also celebrate every day because of Christ in my life. Come on…let’s celebrate!
Psalm 145:7 “They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.”
Had a great visit to mom’s house, had a chance to see family, had wonderful food, some rest and relaxation, and of course time with mom. This year I am grateful and thankful for my mom, she is still going strong, 88 years young and still feeling good.
I am blessed to have her love, her example, and her guidance all these years. What a wonderful gift God gave me, a loving mom.
I am thankful for mom!
God is our help... 