Blessed with memories…
I don’t know about you, but do you ever have one of those
days when plans do not happen the way you thought they would or should. I thought I would have a short day, I would
come home and just chill, read and have my own hang time. To be honest, I was just looking for some
‘me’ time. It sounds kind of selfish
but sometimes it’s necessary.
Bear with me as I set the stage as I write this blog…… Saturday had been a busy day as I had meet
former neighbors for an early lunch. We
had met these friend when Dan and I bought our first house. Midafternoon, I headed to a wedding for a
great nephew which was a little over an hour from my house. The wedding was a beautiful outdoor wedding. The bride and groom got up to thank everyone
for coming and they were so sweet! Come
to fine out, it was the bride’s parent’s 25th wedding anniversary
and the minister’s 12th wedding anniversary. How cool is that!
The next day after church I headed over to some friends, who
have been friends it seems like forever.
Another couple joined us for the afternoon. There is one other couple that were not able
to join us. The three men met Dan at Ft. Snelling as they worked together in
the Army Reserves and were often referred to as ‘the four musketeer’s’. One of the men has a dry sense of humor and
started drilling me (all is jest) about how often I go to the Ft. Snelling
Cemetery, knowing full well I am not one that goes very often. Neither of these men go to the cemetery, so
it was decided that the five of us would go to the cemetery. We spent about 20 minutes there and felt we
should leave because we were telling stories and were all laughing so much,
that we were getting some weird looks.
We did realize on the way home we probably should have been more
sensitive with those around us
This isn’t the way I had planned on spending the day but it
was good for me. However, to listen to
them tell stories about Dan that I had not heard (some of them I had) was good
medicine even after 23 years. I thought
there would be Army stories that would be a little out there, but there
wasn’t. Perhaps they were protecting
me…. What I thought would be a 2 or 3
hour afternoon turned into 6 hours.
You’re probably thinking where I am going with this!
On my way home, I could only be thankful for the laughter of
good friends and be blessed for them being in my life. One of God’s promises is Matthew 5:4 which
reads: Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. I love this promise and how God brings
those into our lives that stand beside us.
Those we cry with, laugh with and enjoy life with….
Life isn’t always easy or fair. Things happen that are truly game
changers. For those of you who are
struggling with a game changer, God does promise to be by your side and walk
with you through your journey no matter what it is. Often times it is just the little things
along the way that cause us to realize He is there for us. It may be that butterfly flying by or a beautiful
bird that reminds you of that special person in your life. Isaiah 41:10 is another great promise which
reads: Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will
strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right
hand.
My prayer would be that you find God’s comfort in your life. If you do not have someone in your life to
help you with your new journey, I pray that you find one to help you along the
way! May your good memories sustain you
and bring a smile to your face.
Blessing to each of you!!!!
