Daily BITUB- “Gpa”

"The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)

94 years... 

It seems surreal. Going to Taylor I just expect to come see you. To laugh, to eat, to visit with you and fam. I just loved being around you. Loved playing poker, drinking, dominoes. I felt safe. Like there was nothing else happening in the world. That there time didn't matter. We just got to be us. We got to be your grandkids. You were my Gpa... One of my best friends. Some of my happiest memories. 

This time though, it will be a different visit. It will hurt. It will feel empty. We will miss you. We will mourn you. We will cry for you. We will pray for you. We will also celebrate you and your life. That's what you would want. I know you are still going to watch over us as you always have. I know we will see you again so it's not goodbye, but rather see you when I see you. There are no words to describe who you were to so many. So, I'll just say... Save us a seat Gpa. We will laugh, drink, play again. Today, and for many days to come, I'm just going to take a deep breath, and I will give thanks to God for everything He let us have with you. I know He came down and took you by the hand and put it in Grandma's, and now while we may mourn, we will smile and feel joy knowing you are home. 

Love you Gpa.

https://www.taylorprovidencefuneralhome.com/obituary/eugenio-de-la-rosa?lud=718A6D0BE25AC318F00E9F6FB28B288A

DC

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Daily BITUB- “I’m Afraid”

 Sometimes I'm afraid. I'm afraid I'm not enough. I'm afraid I don't say things I should or how I should. I'm afraid I'll fail my kids. I'm afraid I'll let my wife down. I'm afraid I won't help others the way I'm supposed to. I'm afraid I don't know enough, sleep enough, eat healthy enough. I'm afraid I miss opportunities to do God's work because I'm selfishly focused on myself. I'm afraid that I didn't spend enough time with someone I've lost. I'm afraid I didn't leave a situation better than when I got there. I'm afraid I'm a negative influence sometimes. I'm afraid I let my temper lead me at times. I'm afraid my emotions sometimes get the best of me. I'm afraid I'll let my parents down. I'm afraid I don't volunteer enough. I'm afraid I didn't notice someone was depressed. I'm afraid I didn't say anything when I did. I'm afraid that I won't reach my goals. I'm afraid I don't set them lofty enough. I'm afraid I'm too busy making a living sometimes I forget to live. I'm afraid that I don't talk to God enough. I'm afraid I ask for too much from God and from others. I'm afraid that I've wasted too many days. Sometimes I'm afraid. 

Yet, despite that fear, I'm here. I'm here with a heart that wants to not fear. I'm here praying that God will continue to lift me up, even when I feel I'm not worthy of His Grace. I hope. I pray. I remember God... "When I am afraid, I will trust in you." (Psalm 56:3) Then I will do my best to overcome those fears and live the life You intended for me. 

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is that you don't allow fear to keep you from living, doing, becoming the person God intends you to be. That, with God as your guide, you follow the path and you give your fears, your anxiety, your worry to Him today and every day.

Have a blessed and healthy week everyone.

DC

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