our dark night becomes a sunrise of joy

Yesterday we met with “mixed feelings” at Linda’s home-going celebration. We wanted it to be a joyous time with lots of smiles and funny stories and hugs. When joy and sorrow meet, it is the most beautiful thing. I kept wondering how I felt. Sad? No. Happy? Hmm…no. Thankful. Yes, that’s it. Thankful.

Thank you, Jesus, for my wonderful aunt Linda, for family and friends, and for the peace you’ve let settle in our souls.

I thought it would be nice to make something for the service. A keepsake. So, I put my new paper and my heart punch to work and made little cards. They can be used as bookmarks or magnets. I ended up with a million extras, so hooray! Bookmarks for days…

Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. and you know the way to where I am going.

John 14:1-4

The burial took place this morning and I wish I could give you an idea of how special it was to me. Just imagine… gold, ribbons of purple and blue, roses, soil, green grass, words of hope, family, and sunlight.

And now, we press on and remember how precious life is.

Painted by my mom :)

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