"when we've lost a friend, when a dream has failed, when we seem to have nothing left in the world to make life beautiful-that's when God says, You're richer than you think. "- Elizabeth Sherrill, The Hiding PlaceFive years ago today, October 28, 2009 my life radically changed. My dear sweet Mother who I called Mommy at the age of 35, went to be with the Lord. My perspective on life changed and my viewpoint and anticipation of heaven changed dramatically as well. This life is truly just a blink of an eye and eternal life is everlasting!
Two weeks ago, my pastor spoke about the book the Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom. I realized that I had never read that book although I truly love all nonfiction books about World War II.
The quote written above is the last sentence in the book. It was written by Elizabeth Sherrill who helped Corrie write her book. It really spoke volumes to me.
A week ago, I was a huge blubbery mess. Sad doesn't even begin to describe my sorrow and the ache in my soul. I was lamenting again the loss of my Mom and that she left me way to soon. She did not get the years that I thought she would have or deserved. During those days, I had just begun to read the Hiding Place. Most everyone knows that those who lived during World War II especially in Europe, had everything taken from them. As I read Corries account, I learned new things that I didn't realize before. When Germany occupied Holland, they had all their food rationed and a curfew set. They were questioned about everything and Corrie was not a Jew. She a law abiding citizen who also loved the Lord immensely. The book really made me begin to truly put life in perspective.
"when we've lost a friend, when a dream has failed, when we seem to have nothing left in the world to make life beautiful-that's when God says, You're richer than you think. "- Elizabeth Sherrill, The Hiding Place
You know I titled the name of this blog, "Living in a World of Blessings". If I learned one important lesson from my Mother, it was count your blessings. Look at the positive.
So today, although my Mother left me too early in life.. I know that I am RICH! I count my blessings here are a few...
I thank God
1. that life is eternal for those who know the Lord and that we will live forever in a place that is undescribable and that I will see Mommy again one day!
2. that I had a Godly mother who taught me so much and who I can still hear her voice playing in my head.
3. that my Mom showed me Jesus by being Jesus with skin on.
4. that my Mom showed me the power of prayer and how to pray.
5. for all the wonderful trips that we took just me and Mom as a young child after my parents divorced.
6. that my Mom showed me the power of forgiveness.
7. that my Mom shared with me the appreciation for the small things in life...
8. that my Mom knew how to laugh!
There is more.. but I will close with those.
Thank you God for loving me and for placing me in the family that you chose. Thank you for a Godly Mother who showed me you in every step of her daily walk.
