Footprints of Death...............
Today was a beautiful day. I have no complaints. I am just amazed and elated by life right now. I missed my joy at one time, but now it is back. Thank God!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Days 216-218-The Aloe Plant
Footprints of Death...............
Shortly after my Dad died I moved to a new place. The movers had one small job after moving the heavy stuff was to carefully pick up my large aloe plant and move it to my new home. Well, needless to say that move did not go well as the movers broke the large plant at the very root and within a month the entire plant was dead. I saw that plant as a reflection of what I was already going through in my life but I refused to stare at a dead thing, especially a dead thing that had brought me healing on many occasions. I asked my sister if we should re-plant the tree and she said, "yes." We went to the gardening department and purchased rich soil and large potting plants. We salvaged a few branches of aloe that were still alive. We turned our one (1 ) large plant into 3 large plants. Six months later we have three (3) beautiful large aloe plants that are now able to provide healing for cuts, burns, etc for years to come (smiling).
So, everything dies, but sometimes things die to allow other great things an opportunity to become. Of course this theory may not apply to people but it certainly works well with bad circumstances, and in this case, a dead plant. Lol!
Shortly after my Dad died I moved to a new place. The movers had one small job after moving the heavy stuff was to carefully pick up my large aloe plant and move it to my new home. Well, needless to say that move did not go well as the movers broke the large plant at the very root and within a month the entire plant was dead. I saw that plant as a reflection of what I was already going through in my life but I refused to stare at a dead thing, especially a dead thing that had brought me healing on many occasions. I asked my sister if we should re-plant the tree and she said, "yes." We went to the gardening department and purchased rich soil and large potting plants. We salvaged a few branches of aloe that were still alive. We turned our one (1 ) large plant into 3 large plants. Six months later we have three (3) beautiful large aloe plants that are now able to provide healing for cuts, burns, etc for years to come (smiling).
So, everything dies, but sometimes things die to allow other great things an opportunity to become. Of course this theory may not apply to people but it certainly works well with bad circumstances, and in this case, a dead plant. Lol!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Days 214 & 215
Footprints of Death...............
Today I had another epiphany or as Oprah would say, "An aha moment." After receiving news that I did not like or understand I realized that I am experiencing death all over again. This time the death has nothing to do with the loss of a loved one, but rather the loss of a way of life. With every day that passes, I am realizing that I have forever left the life that I once knew behind. I realized today that the struggles of my past, the generational issues that once plagued my family are but a thing of the past. My old struggles, my old fears, my old worries, and even my old anxieties are gone. I have a chance to live life anew. I have a chance at a fresh start and I have decided to take that fresh start. I am going to let dead things stay dead. I am not going to fear the unfamiliar or the unknown. Just a thought that hit me today, so I thought I'd better share.
Today I had another epiphany or as Oprah would say, "An aha moment." After receiving news that I did not like or understand I realized that I am experiencing death all over again. This time the death has nothing to do with the loss of a loved one, but rather the loss of a way of life. With every day that passes, I am realizing that I have forever left the life that I once knew behind. I realized today that the struggles of my past, the generational issues that once plagued my family are but a thing of the past. My old struggles, my old fears, my old worries, and even my old anxieties are gone. I have a chance to live life anew. I have a chance at a fresh start and I have decided to take that fresh start. I am going to let dead things stay dead. I am not going to fear the unfamiliar or the unknown. Just a thought that hit me today, so I thought I'd better share.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Days 212-213
Footprints of Death...............
Time is fleeting so I am trying to live a more fulfilled life.
Time is fleeting so I am trying to live a more fulfilled life.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Days 205-208
Footprints of Death...............
This week is going well. I am busy and loving it. Death is going on all around but I am dealing with it head-on by expressing my feelings. For all of those going through a loss, be encouraged.
This week is going well. I am busy and loving it. Death is going on all around but I am dealing with it head-on by expressing my feelings. For all of those going through a loss, be encouraged.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Day 204
Footprints of Death...............
My deepest condolences go out to the family, church family, friends, and fans of Bishop Walter Hawkins. He passed away today, Sunday, July 11, 2010 at age 61. May God comfort all of our hearts as his prolific songwriting and spirit will be greatly missed.
My deepest condolences go out to the family, church family, friends, and fans of Bishop Walter Hawkins. He passed away today, Sunday, July 11, 2010 at age 61. May God comfort all of our hearts as his prolific songwriting and spirit will be greatly missed.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Days 202 - 203
Footprints of Death...............
Nothing new to report in the area of grief. I am stable and moving forward with no complaints.
Remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
Nothing new to report in the area of grief. I am stable and moving forward with no complaints.
Remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Days 199-201
Footprints of Death...............
This week really flew by. I cannot believe it's Thursday. The week of a holiday is always busier than usual.
For now my grief seems healed. I have been receiving uncommonly frequent reports of people dying who were not ill or symptomatic in anyway.
My condolences go out to my cousin who just lost his 8 year old son. I am so sorry. God will comfort you if you allow Him too. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Despite the hand that life tries to deal you, remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
This week really flew by. I cannot believe it's Thursday. The week of a holiday is always busier than usual.
For now my grief seems healed. I have been receiving uncommonly frequent reports of people dying who were not ill or symptomatic in anyway.
My condolences go out to my cousin who just lost his 8 year old son. I am so sorry. God will comfort you if you allow Him too. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Despite the hand that life tries to deal you, remember to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Days 196-198
Footprints of Death...............
Glad to have peace. You really can't put a price on peace.
Glad to have peace. You really can't put a price on peace.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Day 195
Footprints of Death...............
God is faithful. I am content for now................................
Holidays used to be so difficult for me when I first lost my Mommy. Up until last year, my sister and I would close the blinds and curtains during the holidays and stay home while other families were enjoying one another. At that time I felt that I had lost a big part of my life, so what was the point of moving on in life if the end result is simply death. I was wrong!!! God gave me life and until he takes it away from me it is my responsibility to live it to the fullest. Needless to say, that is what I have decided to do. This year marks the first year that I have enjoyed each holiday. To me, this is God's handy-work. I don't feel the doom and gloom of yesterday and I appreciate ALL that life and death have taught me.
I choose to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
Good night!
God is faithful. I am content for now................................
Holidays used to be so difficult for me when I first lost my Mommy. Up until last year, my sister and I would close the blinds and curtains during the holidays and stay home while other families were enjoying one another. At that time I felt that I had lost a big part of my life, so what was the point of moving on in life if the end result is simply death. I was wrong!!! God gave me life and until he takes it away from me it is my responsibility to live it to the fullest. Needless to say, that is what I have decided to do. This year marks the first year that I have enjoyed each holiday. To me, this is God's handy-work. I don't feel the doom and gloom of yesterday and I appreciate ALL that life and death have taught me.
I choose to laugh, live, and love always and on purpose.
Good night!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Days 193-194
Footprints of Death...............
I had a memory about my Mommy today. I was thinking about how I made it through the bellows of grief. I heard my Mommy singing like she always used to. She was singing a song called "One Day At A Time."
I have to find out who wrote this song because I love it! Some of the lyrics of the song were:
One day at a time sweet Jesus
That's all I'm asking of you
Lord for my sake
Teach me to take
One day at a time
Yesterday's gone sweet Jesus
And tomorrow will never be mine
Lord for my sake
Teach me to take
One day at a time
I think that this song is a metaphor for the way I made it through the darkness of grief. God is great!www.journeywithjudith.com
I had a memory about my Mommy today. I was thinking about how I made it through the bellows of grief. I heard my Mommy singing like she always used to. She was singing a song called "One Day At A Time."
I have to find out who wrote this song because I love it! Some of the lyrics of the song were:
One day at a time sweet Jesus
That's all I'm asking of you
Lord for my sake
Teach me to take
One day at a time
Yesterday's gone sweet Jesus
And tomorrow will never be mine
Lord for my sake
Teach me to take
One day at a time
I think that this song is a metaphor for the way I made it through the darkness of grief. God is great!www.journeywithjudith.com
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