Well, it's been about two weeks now since my Aunt passed away and about 2 months since my Grandfather passed and I'm starting to heal and feel better emotionally. It's really only through the grace of God and good friends that I've been able to hope and make it through this ordeal. I've been transparent with the Lord and we've talked it out and I've voiced ALL of my thoughts and emotions to Him concerning this and other things. And I have to say, it's been very therapeutic to be completely and undeniably honest with our Father in Heaven. It's incredible how He's led me through the pain and suffering and granted me the grace to heal and move forward.

I'm not over this and some days it's so hard but I am starting to see the progression of healing take the place of the darkest emotions that I've ever felt in my life. He has granted me peace in knowing that we will meet again in Heaven and praise the Lord for all eternity with each other.

The other way in which the Lord has granted me peace is the fact that once you are in Heaven, you have no more regrets or thoughts of your life on Earth. It's all focused on praising God our Father and loving one another in a place that is nothing like Earth. No time... No tears... only happiness and joy as we enter into the Pearly gates to our eternal home.

Would love to hear from some of you about your thoughts.

Remembering Jamie

Jamie loved you so much, she talked about you all of the time, is what I heard my Aunt Linda say at her funeral on Saturday during intermittent rain and a whirl wind of friends and family. I can hardly believe that she's gone, but I know it's true. People were so sad at her funeral because they loved her so much. She made people laugh... her wit was unfailing even until the last day or so of her life on this earth. She was feisty too, and we loved her for it. We all loved her so very much that it's hard to imagine that she's gone. It is true, that you never know how much you miss someone until they're gone... this is especially true of Jamie. People tell me often, that I resemble her, and for that, I'm happy. They say, you both have a keen sense of wit and you make people laugh. I love that I have a lot of her attributes and I am honored to be likened to her. I love you Jamie and I miss you so very much. You were one of a kind and I know you're laughing in Heaven right now and for that, I have a wonderful hope of fellowshipping with you again for all eternity.