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life and death

This last month I've been to three funerals - my coworker whose child came perfectly formed and stillborn at only 7.5 months; Bobby's Uncle Henry who had fought a long and courageous battle with cancer; and a friend from church whose father passed away. From the casket the size of my toolbox, to the bagpipes and flag-draped coffin, I'm coming to appreciate more and more how each and every day is truly a gift from God.

Along those same lines, this morning's sermon was an "Ouch! Ow! Ouch!" one. From I Kings 19 we looked at a victorious servant of God who became discouraged and saw God's loving response to his pity-party. God kept bringing to mind thoughts and emotions from this past month where I've tried to handle things on my own instead of giving it to Him and looking at the many blessings and opportunities I have. The opportunity to grab each day and fill it to the fullest...an opportunity that for so many has now ended.
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Jennifer said…
so glad you joine the blogging world. I need to learn to not write when I am upset or mad!!
February 17, 2008 at 8:50 PM
sara said…
Monica! I am so glad you started a blog- it is a good way to get to know you better- and I learned something already--you are a quilter!!! I did not know that. You will have to post pictures of your quilts for us to see :)
February 18, 2008 at 7:45 AM
Unknown said…
This is so exciting - your blog is stunningly beautiful and you are a wonderful writer. I can't wait to learn more about you, dear!
February 19, 2008 at 10:14 AM
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