Our church family paid tribute and our last respects to a Christian woman today. A mom of the charmed '50's, she made sure her family's needs were met. Those evening meals were homemade and on the table each night. All of her children's spouses spoke about how much this Godly woman loved her family and how cooking for them was so much a loving part of that. Not only that, but her love for her family was never a question. She and her husband made each of their children and grandchildren know that they were special and loved.
That funeral and what was said, has made me think about my own life all day. It's not unusual to reflect on one's life after attending a funeral. We wonder what will be said about us when our time comes. We feel the tug at our heartstrings to emulate the qualities of a good person. We feel our lives have not been what it should have been and want to improve.
As I said, its normal. However, the next thought should be "what will I do with my life now?"
God be with all who remain to go on with life. Their wife, mother, grandmother, relative and friend will be missed. Goodbye, Ruth.
"Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate." Proverbs 30:31
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Good post, ML. I had similar thoughts after leaving the service yesterday. I helped with the meal at the church building later in the afternoon. What a wonderful family! So many of the young ones came to thank all of us for the meal and the work it took, etc. It was a true tribute to Ruth Ann and the legacy she has left her children and grandchildren. I will miss her beautiful face, her sparkling eyes, and her gentle, loving spirit.
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