Hey,

Just dropping in. And thinking. Thinking how in a few days I’ll turn another page on my life - another year! I thank God for allowing me to see this time, this age, even this moment. It’s not because I did anything special to deserve it. It’s because of His grace and mercy. Nothing else.

I also get teary-eyed around this time because almost 20 years ago my mom departed this life after losing her battle with cancer. I was almost 17 - in fact, it was two days before my birthday that she went home to glory. And it was Palm Sunday that year. So she triumphantly entered into the New Jersualem where there is no pain, sadness or medical expenses.

I thank God for her life and legacy. It’s because of the strong impression she left on me why I’m even writing this. She is listed as one of my heros because of what she stood for. Many thought she was "stuck up" but I understood what her intentions were: She had girls to raise and she wanted to pour into us what was inside of her. Because of that legacy she left, I am now pouring into my son (now five) what I have bottled up inside of me. And because he’s still young and doesn’t understand everything yet, I’m pouring into anyone else who desires to drink....

So, I am ending with this: Cherish your loved ones while you can still look them in their eyes and speak with them face to face. If you can’t see them often, write! Call! How I wish I could speak to her now. I’d have so much to tell her.....

Love much! Pray much! Live your life ON PURPOSE! And know that if you have accepted Jesus Christ in your heart and made Him Lord of your life, you have a lot to look forward to - here and OVER THERE!

ShellyLove2002