Only God, the Creator, could make such a beautiful rose! No way did this exquisite beauty “just happen”. The Lord God spoke it into existence! This is a very precious rose to me. I dug it up from my mom’s flowerbed as it was her favorite rose. I believe it is called Double Delight, probably because not only is it so very lovely, but it smells wonderful. Now Double Delight is my favorite rose also. Each time I bend down to smell it and admire it, I think of mom doing the same thing, and I think about how fleeting and quickly life goes by.
Two years ago this week my mother went home to heaven. It was a difficult time caring for her as she inched her way to heaven for 6 weeks. For both mom and I, the “inching process” was excruciating even though we knew heaven was close. God was walking with us each day I know. But one of the unexpected helps was others checking on us each day. As well as my family, one of her church elders came by each evening to just check on us. Several others kept in touch each day just to tell us we were loved. One of the results of those weeks was a bond knit between friends who cared enough to check on us.
Our lives are “inching” forward quickly. Before we know it heaven will be our home. Are you building into other’s hearts as they are experiencing life’s trials? It isn’t about sharing words of wisdom or answers. Most people know the answers. God has our days numbered, and we only live a few short years on earth. Jesus Christ has prepared forgiveness and salvation at the cross. When we accept His gift, He promises a relationship with Him, and as a bonus He promises heaven. Yes, we know the answers. We just want others to care and share a small bit of our burden. Just be there.
So when I look at this special rose a lot of memories flood my heart. Difficult memories, but also loving memories of those who cared enough to enter our trial with my sister, Cindy, and I. Thank You, Jesus, for walking with us through a most difficult time in our life. Thank you Gary, Sara, Bethany, Lacey, Aisha, Carina, Cal, Randy, Gail, Kathy, Rick, Marge, Betty, Susie, Roberta, Amy, Deb, ........ May our names be on the list of someone who needs our love today. It is a Double Delight - Jesus and friends.
K.C.
