This blog title has been on my mind for a few days and for some reason I keep putting off writing this blog. Maybe because putting things into words make them seem even more real to me or maybe because I haven’t taken much time to let myself process the last 10 days.
As many of you already know, because life happened, I’m no longer in Cambodia with my team; I’m in Ohio with my family which is where I need to be and want to be right now. Although I knew the news I received on March 29th was sadly inevitable, it didn’t make it any easier. Mom called to tell me my stepdad had lost his short battle with cancer. My heart broke and all the cracks filled with sadness. I was at the airport within an hour and a half to begin what seemed like a never ending journey to get home; although, I made it home in record time.
Because life happened, It’s been one week since we laid a great man to rest. So many people came to say goodbye, a testament to the man my stepdad was…a good, honest, hardworking man who never met a stranger. A man that will be missed by all for so many years to come. I’ll miss all the practical jokes, especially when it comes to Christmas presents…who else can I individually wrap each piece of a checker game for? Who else will give me gift cards with less than a dollar on them?
Because life happened, I’m back in the USA for a bit. I’m driving again and eating food I had been dreaming about (Goldstar). I’m hugging my friends and family (and cats) that I dearly missed. I’m wondering what the future will hold and valuing each moment even more. I’ve learned that there is no place I would rather be than following Jesus because in the midst of this sadness so many people having been lifting my family and I up in prayer and God has comforted me and given me strength for each moment!
Because life happens, I want to wholeheartedly serve my Lord and Savior. Life is too short and so precious! I want to live with a smile so others can see the love of Jesus in my life. I want to be the hands and feet of Jesus because I never know what has been happening in the life of those I pass each day.
