My 70th birthday that is. The morning was cool, the sky cloudless, the sun's rays dancing with energy. Watching robins and finches splashing with abandon in our fountain for their morning bath - what delightful entertainment!
Then I read the newspaper. I know, usually a downer but - since I don't watch the news I want to at least read the headlines. Today I found out that our dear friend, Frances Wilson, passed away on Friday. It was expected. I had brought her flowers on Thursday and Gale, her son, was there. He shared that her health and well being had quickly declined after her friend's (Mary Jane Blair's) death. And Alzheimer's had robed her of her personality. And now she is resting in Jesus - thank you Jesus! Frances, we will remember your energetic, friendly, dignified, helpful, loving, kind personality until we meet again!
And now it's already evening again! How did I fare with the list of to do's? Sorry, a lot got replaced with to be's! And that familiar longing - ongoing, always deepening in the face of death. Yes, it was a good day! Thank you Jesus for working it all together for good - like you always do in your faithfulness and love!
No comments:
Post a Comment