Love lifted me

My heart is so warmed by people who have a desire to help others out. Especially those who are going through difficult times in their lives as well. That shows what a true Christian is like. Helping out to comfort those who are in need no matter what. That is exactly what Jesus did when he walked the Earth. Even as He was walking to be crucified, he was telling people that it was okay and all would be well. Wow. My heart hurts from missing mom so terribly, but is warmed and comforted by people who are wanting to do something to help us during this difficult time. 

One of Mom's favorite songs and the one that my mother-in-law sang after her memorial service was called "Love lifted me." The love of God is what is truly getting me through this, as well as the love of others. Part of the chorus says "when nothing else could help, love lifted me" and that's exactly how I'm feeling right now. God's love and the love being shown by others is what is lifting me and comforting me. You really know how much people care when someone is going through the most difficult time of their life.

I have so much peace right now in my soul even though I miss Mom more than I can even take at times. As I sit here looking out the window and watch the most beautiful unusual glistening snow flakes fall I am reminded of three things: how beautiful life is and to never take it for granted, how beautiful and peaceful one's death can be and how even more beautiful and precious my Mom's passing is to our Heavenly Father, and most comforting that Mom is still here with me and watching over us :) Oh, how He loves us!!!!!

Thank you Jesus, to God be the glory forever and ever.

~Shayna