Sentimental Sunday…

So many thoughts and memories are going through my head today. I don't really know why. My brain has been on overload with so many things remembered. Our lesson today in RS was on death and grieving and maybe that's what got me going. The teacher was talking about the many ways we grieve and that there is really no way to shorten the process. It just takes time to work the heartache into the niche it will always have in our awareness. We don't necessarily just grieve over a death either. Sometimes a close friend moves far away, we may have to accept divorce, losing a job, a home and many other various things that are life changing. All of the things that are “not fair”, “too much to bear”, and “utterly unbelievable” are the very things that make us stronger, more appreciative and humble. They are also the things that help us realize how much we need each other. I am truly grateful for a family that loves each other and tries very hard to accept one another's faults knowing we all have our own. By the same token, we are strengthened by our wonderful talents and abilities. I see the mother's in our family taking strength from the lord, their husbands and each other. I watch all my sons growing in maturity and accepting the responsibilities of their stewardships. I find myself realizing how thankful I am for a family that spans generations. All of us doing our best to live our lives the best way we can and serve to our utmost abilities. It's really all about service. In every facet of life, it is better when we serve. I think it is also the way to balance the hurt of death, and all the other things that get us down.

I'm pretty sentimental today, but it's not a specific memory. It's more like a whole day of realizing how lucky and blessed I am for the life I enjoy. I'm especially thankful for a husband who loves and serves us so well. I'm so glad I ran fast enough for him to catch me! He is the best. I need to tell him that more often - especially since I am eyeing new goblets to go with the new dishes. They are on Ebay and so cheap. I don't think I can resist. It's one of those weaknesses he accepts about me. I hope.