Some Times There Is No More!

"One day someone's spouse died and on that clear, cold morning in the warmth of their bedroom the remaining spouse was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't any more. No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat and no more "just one minute." Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, or say "I love you.." So while we have it . . it's best we love it . . . and care for it . . . and fix it when it's broken . . . and heal it when it's sick. This is true . . . for marriage . . . and old cars . . . and children with bad report cards . . . and dogs with bad hips and aging parents and grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it." Author Unknown

Today, over two years after my husband's death, I contemplate the words above. How true they are. Life is about change and nothing is forever, yet often we take so many things for granted. I hold my newest grandbaby who is two months old, and glance over at the first born grandson who is already five years old, and realize that these precious moments are precious but so fleeting. Will I cherish these moments as I should? Will I remember to rejoice in each new day because I've learned first hand that "Sometimes there is no more!"

Lord help me to cherish my health, my family, the life I once had with Mike, and the life I have now.  Help me to embrace these new lessons that I am learning as I walk this path called widowhood and please use the lessons as a lifeline to someone now walking in this place called "when there is no more!"  Lord, help us all to remember when every single thing changes, You remain the same. Hebrews 13:8 (NIV) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Thank you, LORD!!