And Many More…
Are you one of those who must have the last word? If so, then at the conclusion of singing “Happy Birthday” to someone, you probably added the big finish…. “And many more!!” I’ve come to find those words reassuring, so I always sing “and many more” under my breath in hopes that my quiet wish…
Attend a Funeral for a Wake-Up-Call
Yes! Attend one that is a celebration of life of one who lived to love and serve God and others with all his heart. And, when the last “Amen” is said, you are determined to step it up in your own life. This one packed a punch — songs sung that stirred up the sweetest…
Still Celebrating Easter
Looking across the room to my TV stand, I see two framed photos. One, with all my children and grandchildren and me. The other is one of my husband and me. It’s a way of introducing my neighbors to my loves. My family was altogether over the weekend — well, except for my sweetheart in…
Need Motivation? Attend a Good Funeral
That may sound like an oxymoron, a figure of speech containing words that seem to contradict each other, like “motivation and good” combined with “funeral”. Four motivational, good funerals were those I attended in the last four months because each one was a celebration of life of those who positively impacted the lives of their…
Jesus Take the Wheel….Please!
I’m home from a quick trip to Tulsa to attend a celebration of a dear 90-year-old friend’s life. I thought I knew this man who had blessed me with such kindness over the years, but not until I saw his talents all around the halls and chapel did I come to know I had not…
Living in the Joys of Today
Upon leaving the inspiring and encouraging time with friends and family at the Homegoing Celebration for my Honey on Friday, November 19th, 2010, I knew it was time to turn the page for a new chapter in my life. With our children and grandchildren at my side, we would go home and continue the celebration…
In His Presence is Fullness of Joy
Wednesday morning, November 17th, 2010, I posted this paragraph to FB: “My Honey, Angel, Sweetheart, Confidant, and Best Friend is having breakfast with Jesus this morning….and I’m sure it’s the “All You Can Eat Buffet”! We’re celebrating his homegoing last night. I know he was given the “royal treatment” — red carpet, anthems playing and…