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Thinking of some friends today ...

Their hearts are heavy with grief and sadness {w} right now. My prayers are certainly with them.

At RCIA this week our Monsignor spoke of Advent and reminded us to be prepared ... Jesus was coming. Although trying not to sound like a downer he reminded us that we need to live each day the best that we can because we can't know what tomorrow will bring ... only God knows. I've been particularly drawn to the stories that Monsignor tells. He has a great way of connecting things to the faith.

This year has been an emotional one. Losing my Dad has been terribly sad, but it also provided me with a gift ... the need to reconnect and grow spiritually. I know our time on earth is only a temporary stop. We can't live life thinking "is this it?". We need to have something to look forward to.

Recently I heard Tim McGraw's song which has some (corny)sweet lyrics that are a great little reminder ...
"And I loved deeper and I spoke sweeter,
"And I gave forgiveness I'd been denying.
"An' he said: "Some day, I hope you get the chance,"To live like you were dyin'."

I think that in this upcoming season of Advent it is important that we all try to live each day in the best way we can. Of course we should do this 365 days a year, but sometimes we need a smaller block of time that we can look to and say "I will TRY to do my VERY best". This Advent I hope to make that my promise ... to be kinder, more compassionate, loving, giving, and thoughtful to others because Jesus is coming!
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Unknown said…
As I was writing on our board about my grandmother, I found myself thinking about you and your dad {E} and how this time of year is hard the first time it comes around after a love one has passed.

Thank you for thinking about me. It really means a lot. I had a relationship with this set of grandparents that is not typically what kids experience. They lived on the farm with us and after my mom died, my grandmother became like a mother to me.

{W}
2:24 PM
southernjoy said…
Having so many friend dealing with sadness and grief right now really makes me aware of what you wrote... we do not know what tomorrow holds. We are called to live each day fully, praising Him and sharing His love through our thoughts and actions. I will join you in your Advent promise!
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