She was the epitome of a Christian servant. I was impressed when I was around her. How did she do it so well, when I am such a scaredy-cat?! I know she had flaws, but in my mind she was doing exactly what she was supposed to. She was sticking up for Christ, teaching about Christ on a daily basis, and trying to live like all of us should strive to live. It did not surprise me how she reacted to a cancer diagnosis. She was already living everyday to the fullest. “Choosing Joy” became her motto, and instead of moping around and complaining-she did. Again, I know she had her days. Those moments when she was not acting like the shiny Facebook depiction we all like to portray to the outside world. Still, who would with Cancer! Think of the anger, the “why me?”, the worry over your children and husband, the pain-literal and physical. But she continued to put on a positive face, she continued to witness to the very end.
My husband and I attended her funeral this year. I have so many mixed emotions. This wife and mother of 3 was still in her thirties! I am so sad for her family. I know they miss her so bad it hurts. On the other hand, I am so glad for her. She isn’t hurting anymore. She is in bliss in heaven right now being God’s cheerleader.
I came home after the funeral emotionally charged, and I began to write…. Then my tablet went dead when I was almost done and I lost everything! It was late at night, and I was tired. I was frustrated, but felt I could come up with something when more well rested so I went to bed. It dawned on me the next morning that I didn’t even have any scripture in mind when I thought about this article, and maybe that was the missing ingredient. Then that night I only had a few minutes to read to my son so I went off our usual path and decided to pick a psalm. This is what I read to him: “This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalms 118:24
So this is the scripture that sums up my thoughts. Everyday is a gift. Everyday is beautiful because it is ours to live. I am so thankful for it. My friend lived her life rejoicing everyday. Whether we have a few more days or decades left on this earth we can make a conscious choice everyday how we will live. I will try everyday to choose JOY!
S.G. -thank you for your friendship, until I see you again I am choosing Joy. 😉
Momster 4 Christ 