This has been one exhausting week. I had three days of training for work at the beginning of the week and the last part of the week, six of my co-workers’ positions were eliminated. Today, I attended the funeral of a dear family member who will be missed. The daisy above came from the flowers at her grave site. Funerals always make me reflect on my own life. Am I living my life to the fullest everyday? Am I wasting time letting stupid things bother me? Am I trying to control situations and people I can not control in the first place? Am I being present?
Honestly, I am not always present, but I am doing so much better at learning to be and live in the moment. Today, I did not reflect on how I would not see Cheryl again, instead I stayed present and watched and listened to all the people celebrating her. They celebrated how she brought dance to our church and her passion for the Lord and life in general. She had a rare illness, but I can not recall ever hearing her complain about it. She taught me how to knit. I could crochet my butt off, but I could not cast on a stitch to save my life. She braided my hair before I went to the Bahamas, even though she was not feeling her best. One Easter, she prepared the most incredible leg of lamb. Sweet Jesus, it was heavenly. So, today, I celebrate her and I will not be sad, even though I am a little sad. I am beyond thankful to have had the honor and privilege to know her and have her touch my life.
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