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The day's events
« on: Apr 6th, 2006, 8:19pm » |
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I thought I would tell you all about the day. To you, an ordinary day, the mailman delivered, you found stuff to laugh at, get mad at, you did ordinary daily things.
It was a quite unordinary day here. I'll start by saying that I do not want from any of you any accolades..period. That is not my point or my purpose in this post. I hope you find understanding in this.
I had told Amy and Buddy that if I was needed to help to do anything, let me know. They told Buddy's mom, who accepted my offer. For those who need reminding, Buddy, my bro in law, is Steve's brother, the man who died on Saturday.
I spent the latter part of the morning over at Bea's house, getting instructions on what needed to be done for the reception after the funeral. I was told that "Lisa" would be there to help me get things organized, food heated/cooked, and set out for those who would be coming over after the funeral.
The funeral was so touching. Steve's pastor gave the eulogy and made it very clear that Steve gave his heart to Christ and was baptized. Steve is in Heaven now. He shared stories of his friendship with Steve and the practical jokes that they played on each other. Afterward, I didn't go to the graveside service, but to Beatrice's house to get the food ready. The Lisa I was waiting on never showed up. It was up to me. By the time the family and friends arrived, maybe 50-75 people, everything was ready and noone had to do anything but eat and spend time together.
I wish that I could put into words for you the experience this has been. I have been stressing so much that I couldn't help make things better for them. And God used me to ease the burden on my sister's family. How can I explain to you what this has been like? I know that a lot of you aren't into "religion" or even christianity, and I am not preaching to you. It just became so very clear to me today that it is in the quiet moments that God hears us. It was in the private, heartfelt prayer to make things better that my answer came. And I was blessed to be able to serve this simple woman and her gentle humble family during a very difficult time.
Again I will say, I do not want one word of ego stroking nonsense because it does not apply. Just simply think. How we can make someone's life just a little better every single day by doing the simplest act of kindness. Can you lift your hand to help? Can you put aside your busy life to make someone else's easier?
Like the pastor said today, remember today to tell those you love that you love them. Tomorrow may not come.
Peace to each and every one of you.
I love you.
Jen
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Sean_C
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That was very inspiring Jen There was alot of truth when you said "tomorrow may never come"
Death unfortunately is the cycle of life, we will all be part of it. Its the one thing we can all guarantee.
Don't put off calling/seeing mom, dad, grandma, pa or your child. You just never know, your never to young to die.
I always say, I'd give a million dollars if I could have five more minutes with mom, I don't think I'd even say a word, all I'd want is a five minute hug 
Call somebody today, its worth everything 
We love you too Jen 
Sean..................................
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