Time...

How is it that when we don't know the day that we will leave this earth, we live like it will never happen? Why do we so quickly forget about the precious time we have? When all seems 'right as rain' why does it pour? Why does unexpected death cause more grief then the expected?

Yesterday a life was taken. Taken up to heaven. Though there is comfort in knowing that one more has been added to the heavenly number, how do we find solace knowing that that person could have lived many more happy years? Who can fathom how someone laughing, talking, loving can now be gone? But with all our hurts and tears we can run to Jesus to comfort us.

I'm saddened that the memories and conversations that once were 'just normal' I will never have again with this person. Though how can I compare my sorrow with that of the loved ones left. I pray that they will find rest and peace in the saving arms of their Father.

In loving memory of Uncle Doug....a wonderful, kind, easy going man that brightened every room he entered. He touched so many lives with his gentle words and actions. We will miss you terribly. Your forever in my heart.