Me and Grandma Lucille
This week I’m writing about my faith. Faith is one of those controversial topics but I make no apologies for my beliefs. Everyone is entitled to believe what they want. I am a Christian. To me, it is not about being ‘religious’ (whatever that means) or being part of a certain denomination, it is simply that I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and I will follow Him. Going through the last few years of constantly being told bad news, I would not have been able to get through without having the belief that somehow, this was God’s plan and purpose for my life and that in the end no matter the outcome, it was all for His glory and that my family would be taken care of. I also believe in the power of prayer. So many people were praying and I know that their prayers truly gave me a sense of peace. With people constantly serving my family with meals and encouragement, I felt not just the presence of God at all times but also his heart through all of them.
Many have asked how I was able to stay so positive throughout my journey. It’s very simple. I trusted God and I still do and that gives me hope. Of course I was sad about different aspects of my struggle but again, I trusted He had a plan. I also was so uplifted by the people in my life. The command to love others was cemented into my brain. If you can get beyond the surface and look at people with compassion knowing they are a unique creation, you can love them. When you pour your love out, it comes back ten fold, and that is what I felt…love overflowing.
My husband’s 94 year old grandmother died Easter Sunday. She was resurrected on the day of resurrection! What a testimony of a beautiful Christian woman. I have known Lucille for the past 20 years. She loved everyone, she NEVER complained, and she always encouraged and had a smile on her face. Every birthday we got a card with a personalized letter, she never missed one. This was a woman who knew that everyone wanted to be loved and remembered and I know that it’s because she believed in a God who made each person unique and special. Because of my faith, and the hope it gives me, I know I will see her again!
Today I’m wearing Benefit Ultra Shine lip gloss in Kiss Me (a beautiful mauve) in honor of Lucille because she loved to kiss people, again, making them feel loved and special. God is good, all the time!
