Saturday, May 27, 2017

Memorial Day Weekend 2017

Its been about a year since my last post and life has changed for me in a few ways but God remains as good as he always is. Not a day goes by that I don't think about my Daddy who left this earth over 3 years ago. Mom, my children, my grandson and my Aunt Agnes are doing well. We miss him so much, oh yes we miss him. Life is continuing for us and we carry him in our hearts every single moment. He is never far from our thoughts. We wish we could see him, hear his voice and share our ups and downs and victories with him. I dream of him every now and then which brings me comfort.

Life will teach you many things but the biggest thing it teaches us is not to take things for granted which we all so often do. We get use to so many things and we think for one reason or another that those people and things will always remain because we really don't entertain them not being there. Fact is not one of us are promised tomorrow so love the ones in your life with all you have in you like tomorrow is not promised. Tell them you love them and show them. A few things I am rededicating my time and energy to today. First, I need to update my blog more often because I just never know when someone will stop through that needs some encouragement and hope.  Second, I need to get back to collecting blankets and distributing them. I cannot and will not let this wonderful idea of the prayer blanket cease, well at least on my part. I want to continue to honor my Dad and spread love in whatever way I can. Many in the world are going through things and need to know that somebody cares and they are not alone. If I can help just one person, mission accomplished. God wants us to share one another's burdens and be there in love. I know I am involved in other ministries besides this one where I reach out and encourage people but I surely don't want to let this one slip through my fingers while I am still able to fulfill it. It is only by God's Grace that I can do anything and I thank him for the energy, wisdom and words that he gives me to carry out all missions I am involved in.

As Memorial day approaches I think of my Dad who served in the military and all the other men and women who have served and gave their lives for our continued freedom. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the service men and women who lost their lives. I pray that God will comfort and keep them and give them peace.

P.S. I also remember my grandfather Nathaniel and my Uncle Buster who served also.

Love in Christ,
Sherri Catherine