Reflections from a funeral

Today on a very rainy So Cal day my family and I attended a funeral. It was for a very beautiful high spirited lady, my husband's grandmother Helen. I did not know her well even though I have known her more than half my life. I did get the opportunity to know her a bit more today and wanted to share my take away.

As an almost silent observer today due to the hustle and bustle that gatherings like this bring, I had some great time of reflection. Helen lived a long life of 89 years, more than the average you might say. As a young person it is hard to imagine living for 80-90 or more years. But as I watched and listened I realized just how FAST those years go, whether you want them to or not. In good times and bad, the clock just keeps ticking. 

I loved hearing the stories and good memories from her children and grandchildren, learning more about this woman who had lived on this earth for 89 short years. She was beautiful and spunky and loved by all. I loved watching my children hear a piece of their family history too.

I share this because today I was reminded again to live life. Not for fame or for glory or fortune, none of which you get to take with you, but for the life God has given you here, now and today. We don't know what tomorrow brings so today is all we have. Tomorrow you may be gone and your stuff will belong to someone else.

So lets make the most of our todays.