In the back of mind I knew it was coming, but for once in a long time I wasn't anxious, sad or teary eyed about my response. I silently prayed that when the questions came I would have an answer that would allow me to shine HIS light and not reflect on me.
Then it's mine turn, this sweet woman looks at me and says - "Where do your children live?" I looked her full in the face and said very proudly, "I have one in Heaven and one that lives around the corner." I could feel the warmth of the Holy Spirit radiating from my body as I was consumed with love. Shear joy at knowing that the door was opened yet once again to offer a glimpse at the love of ABBA to a total stranger.
We continued to speak and I shared with her the story of my amazing daughter Jill and her family. The blessing of having her and Jeremy live around the corner. The happiness, laughter, love and fun that Ian and CD in my life.
GOD continued to allow me to witness to her of the love and joy that HE has brought to my life by the gifts HE has gifted to me even in the earthly absence of Bo, Lori and then my sweet, sweet D. I assured her that GOD is good, that although things in my life are far from perfect, that grief still overcomes me and sadness is part of my daily existence I am growing into the vessel HE wants for me.
One of the greatest thing of all is that during this time of sharing, I noticed the other people in the room had become quiet and were listening to GOD's message in me. What an amazing, loving Father we have.
I will praise HIM in the good times, I will praise HIM in times that seem less than perfect because they are all leading me HOME !!!
Like any Mother I am thankful for the opportunity to talk about my children especially when it opens the door to sharing my passion for CHRIST !!!
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