This morning I woke up tired...but I woke up!
I will be attending a Memorial Service for my cousin Ginger this afternoon. Last week-end she passed from her earthly body and entered her heavenly home. 57 years old doesn't sound very old to me these days. She was 57.
She had a hard life. Married and divorced twice. Mother of two. I don't know all her sorrows that she had. Ginger was very kind to me when I visited my Aunt Juanita 20 years ago. I was out visiting my Parents when Mom and I went over to Aunt Juanita's and Ginger was there. This is Ginger's momma.
I was heart sick over some marital pain and Ginger sat beside me on the sofa. She'd placed her arm around me to console me. She knew very well what pain can come from very challenging marriages. She wasn't judgmental...just very, very kind to me.
Today, I will be listening to what will be said about Ginger. Her children were not expecting her to die. They are stunned.
God knows the number of our days. While we are alive may we live lives that are pleasing to God. This is the day we have to live our lives...today. Shall we make it count?
Yes, yes and amen,
~Deanna~
Cousins Ginger, Gena and Greta wearing their Daddy's overalls.
Uncle Will passed away in 2000.
11 comments:
Nobody is promised tomorrow, are they?
Deanna, I'm so sorry for your loss and for your family. It must be agonizing. You are so right that we have to make our lives count. Prayers for all of you:-)
Sorry to hear about your loss. It is so true that we never know what a day will bring forth--I don't know why we have to remind ourselves that this day may be our last.....but we do need reminding!
So sorry for your loss. We live every day to make memories for tomorrow, with no guarantee that we'll ever have a tomorrow. So fleeting are our days...
Just think she will be waiting for yall :) And maybe in the cover alls :) I Love the photo,thanks for sharing it with all of us :)
Hi! Deanna, So sorry to hear of your loss, we must be ready when the call comes, even when you are young! and 57 is not old. May the Peace of God rule in the family's heart!
Dear Deanna,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. Please have a "gentle day".
Warm hugs, Laura
Deanna -- so sorry for you loss, it's always a shock when it's unexpected and yes, 57 seems far too young. Hope you will continue down the path of recovery and will be back to full strength soon. Thanks for your sweet visit.
It made me sad to hear of your cousin. I've lost two younger cousins and know how hard it was for their families. May God wrap His loving arms around you and your family at this time of sadness and bring you peace.
I must get busy with laundry this morning and up on the ladder to finish painting. That is something Wally always did, so I am missing him a lot.
Sorry to hear you are missing a special cousin. It is never easy. Blessings on you.
So Sorry for your loss - no we are not sure of tomorrow other than if we are sure of salvation we know where we'll be. So sad - 57 is VERY young (says the 62 and a half year old)
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