I'll preface this post to say, this week has been anything but lovely to me. My attitude and heart have not been lovely. I have felt sorry for myself, and been very selfish. I have wanted my circumstances to change for my own benefit. It has not been an easy week. Today God stirred my heart, and not from a loving gesture from my husband.
Almost a year ago, we left Galloway Baptist Church where Tom was the student minister. We had the privilege of meeting the sweet High family. Two of their kids were in the youth group, and were very consistent in coming and bringing friends. Abi loved on my kids, and enjoyed playing with them. All this to say, that their mother, Terri, went to be with her True Love today.
At first, the thought of losing someone close to you on Valentine's Day, seems terrible. I can't imagine, but sweet Abi posted on facebook about her mother being with Jesus on Valentine's Day. It took me off guard, and the more I think about it, the more lovely it is.
Today on what the world calls "Valentine's Day," God reminded me that nothing in this world should consume my heart as much as my Savior. N.O.T.H.I.N.G. My selfish heart needs to daily be reminded of Christ and His love for me. Without that there is no peace, no solace. Without that I cannot love others. Without that I will just feel sorry for myself, when my circumstances seem so blah. Thank you God, for speaking to me through Terri today.
Terri is with her Savior now, her one True Love. No better day.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you High family. We love you and wish so terribly that we could hug your necks. Nothing in this world is pain free, not on this side of heaven. We are not guaranteed that. BUT, Jesus loves. Jesus came. There's really nothing more to say.
All my love, sweet Abi, Ben, and Ken...
