A Day of Rejoicing

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I was blessed with fun family time at my sister's house for my nephew's birthday. I also enjoyed seeing UK basketball and one of the "Unforgettables", even though the outcome of the first of the two games wasn't the best. I hope Billy G. can get the players ready for all the tough competition to come. But, I think I mostly enoyed being in church, singing Christmas Carols. In addition to the music, the people and the message; the greenery, the nativity and the lit tree really get me in the true Christmas spirit.

I often mention saints in my life. He blesses me with many. One of those saints passed on to her eternal reward Friday. Louise was such a special person. She made everyone around her feel welcomed and loved. I enjoyed her company so very much and will miss her. I know her family will miss her terribly, but I just know they will remember that Friday was a day of rejoicing for her, as she was able to be reunited with those who had gone before her. Her daughter told me that there definitely was dancing in heaven.

Louise became a true Christian over twenty years ago. I know she had lived a good life before then. She had a beautiful family, children, friends and a life that would be looked on as happy and successful. A terrible tragedy brought her to question everything and at that time she learned there was just one answer to life's tough questions. After accepting Jesus Christ as her personal savior, she was able to have peace and share His love with others throughout her remaining life.

When I talked to her granddaughter, she told me that Louise had loved them all, even when they didn't deserve it. That's exactly what God does. Because He sent His only son to die on a cross when we were still sinners, He proved His unsurpassing love for us. We don't have to be perfect to accept His love, He loves us even when we don't deserve it.

I look forward to my day of rejoicing when I'm reunited with all those friends and family members that have gone on ahead. I hope by then I can rest assured that all my loved ones that remain behind will have accepted Him and His amazing grace. In the meantime, I will enjoy this special season, as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our King.

I believe the weather may actually try to warm up today and that is wonderful news for me. These dogs need a nice long walk and so do I. I hope you have a great day, luv, Susan