Timing Is Everything

Could someone explain to me why it is that whenever I am 'knee deep' into something around the house one of my offspring chooses that moment to holler, "MOOOOOOMMMMMMM?!"

You would think there was a robber, axe murderer and a creepy crawly all attacking en masse. But no, it's just a misplaced dinky car or a lost button. Talk about frustrating!

Yesterday, while battling with my twenty four year old oven (picture my nether region protruding from the depths of the oven as I kneel at a precarious angle and attempt to remove an element) I hear that call from the wild. What could possibly be the trouble now? Guess what? Child #1 is looking at Child #2. Can you believe the audacity? Looking at another human being, let the lynching begin! I think I turned every shade of purple known to man. But, you'd be proud, I said nothing. I simply stared at my offspring and they withered under my gaze. Lesson learned? Somehow I think not, but I remain hopeful. I'll keep you posted.

What Type of Relationship Do You Have?

I have crafted this post, in my mind, several times. Until this point, I was unable to write it the way it has sounded in my thoughts. I'm still not sure I am ready, but I'll try.

At this point my parents are winging their way across the country. They are on their way to celebrate the life of my mom's dearest friend, a special person who was called Home far too soon. She would definitely argue with my description of her as one of God's greatest accomplishments, but that's fine, no one is ever comfortable hearing oneself spoke of with such high regard. Whether it was her conscious decision to live as God would ask us to live or whether this was just her nature, matters not. She showed kindness and love to all she knew on a daily basis; as there was an endless amount of goodness packed into her petite frame. It is hard to accept she has gone on. I can take comfort in knowing that God has plans for her, plans I don't even think He shared with her, until He was ready.

We all come to know God at different stages. Some are born into the church and follow the path because that is what is expected. Some stumble upon Him, waiting, when they least expect Him. Others still, have an on again, off again relationship. Then, there are ones whose eyes are opened to God's glory just as their lives on earth are drawing to a close. There are as many types of relationships with our Lord as there are people on His earth. It is not up to me to compare my relationship with Him to your relationship with Him. So when we think someone doesn't 'know' the Lord as we wish they did, or think they should; when we wonder if we'll see a friend in Heaven, we need to trust. A parent, especially a Heavenly Father, watches over His children. Just like our own children, His children are all unique and they all need varying amounts of guidance. Some, like my mom's friend, exude God's love without even realizing it. I believe God recognizes that innate goodness and rewards them in Heaven.

My Grandpa didn't believe in saying 'good-bye', he preferred 'see you soon.'

See you soon Aunt Rosemary.