Friends, our dear Shawna went to be with Jesus yesterday. I rejoice for her, but ache for her dear children, her husband, her sister, her parents. I was just finishing dinner when my phone beeped with a text message–the news. Amazing how everything in life sharpens into perspective when eternity shows its face for us up close. In light of this … my list:
- A heartbeat again today.
- Breath.
- Life.
- Another gift today.
- A sunrise, somewhere, even if it’s hidden behind rain clouds.
- Pitter patter of children, here, with me. Even their arguing sounds sweet.
- Nana here with us.
- Trees, fallen leaves, branches bare.
- A football game that gathers folks together for food and fun.
- Laughter.
- Hugging each other tighter, longer.
- Weeping with those who weep.
- Arm around the shoulder.
- Laboring in prayer for those who remain.
- That God’s mercies are new every morning.
- Wondering, dreaming of what her first morning in Heaven must be like.
- Datenight with my man. Never, ever, ever, ever want to take him and his extravagant love for granted. Oh God, help me love this man.
- Dreaming of our new-old home (built in 1906!). I do not understand why we get to enjoy such a season of newness, richness, joy, in the midst of someone else’s sorrow, but we will let the reminder of life’s quick vapor keep us grounded to what really matters. Paint colors will come and go, the love, laughter, and memories we share in our home will shape us forever.
- Dutch and Heidi snuggled in new jammies from Nana.
- Butternut squash soup. My favorite.
- Pumpkin Chiffon pie. I’ll eat it a little slower these days and savor every bite.
- A good night’s sleep.
- God’s miraculous provision of toilet paper. (Funny story.)
- My man, my parents, my Momma, my kids.
- His love.
{Have a blessed weekend; savor every second. Thanks for reading.}