Today I attended Rachel's funeral. As I have mentioned before I didn't know Rachel personally but her family's faith has been such a testimony to me as I followed her journey that I feel like I do. I can't imagine the pain that family is going through right now. I know there is a time where they are going to do something without realizing it and it will hit them hard-for example how many times will Annette pull down five plates instead of four for supper? I have really been reflecting on things this week. If I died what would people say about me? Right now I feel the only things they could say would be-she was a hard worker, that girl had some work ethic and boy was her house clean. What I would love for people to say is wow what a woman the world lost today, that woman would do anything for anyone. She loved her kids and her husband so much you could just feel it when you were in the same room. If you ever needed anything Lisa would find a way to help she knew how to get things done. I want my FAMILY to be so plugged into the church and so involved that if anything ever happened to any of my children that it would be noticable that they were gone. I want my family to give our time so freely to help others that if we ceased to exist that people would miss us.
I guess this has really put things into perspective for me as far as what is important in live and that is God, Family and friends. Work is a neccessity for me and i am blessed to have a great job that I love but in the whole scheme of things it isn't important. I want to reach out and help others, I want to stop being so selfish and hoarding my time. Chris Holoman spoke at the funeral today and he said you are not promised tomorrow. That has really made me reflect and put things into perspective.
Just something to think about......
God Bless
2 comments:
You have touched my life in a powerful way and I would hate to think of a world without you in it. You are an incredible person and I know your family realizes just how blessed they are to have you! You are right about the hard worker part........you are awesome to work with and I am so thankful we are once again working side by side!
Love ya!
j
i for one can verify that your family realizes just how blessed you are and how wonderful a person you are. i have always felt not only are you a good wife for mike but you are the best mother treyton and conner could ever have. and for a sister inlaw you are the best ever! i have always know that but its really hit me the last few weeks. god bless you lisa! love you!
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