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thankful#6: life

by Karmen |

last night we went to pay our respects
to a sweet friend
and sister in Christ
whose season of life
ended abruptly
this past Saturday

as we entered
her home church 
I gasped within myself at
the number of people 
standing in line 
to share love
and memories with her precious loved ones

I’ve never personally witnessed 
such a celebration of LIFE

I shared with Cowboy Dan 
as we waited in line
what an AMAZING testimony 
she was
 to the difference
ONE LIFE 
can make


and that’s exactly what we are given 
ONE life
a long life?
a brief one?

only one.
on this earth

and then 
eternity.


by God’s grace
I’m going to make mine count
glorifying Him
each 
and every day

loving always
forgiving again and again
helping often
sharing
inspiring
encouraging

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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    November 7, 2012 at 4:06 am

    Such a sad situation for such a wonderful family.

  2. Karmen Smith says

    November 7, 2012 at 4:13 am

    It sure is..praying without ceasing..

  3. Bernadette Veenstra says

    November 7, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    Sorry to hear about your friend. I remember reading bios of great Christians when I was a teen. Great Christians who died young. I wanted to accomplish in my life what they did by the same age. I don’t know that I have, but my desire is to serve the Lord, and to glorify Him in all I do. My motivation. My everything.

  4. Brook says

    January 29, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    Hi dear- Was reading your blog at a break and catching up on it and I am a nerd and always look back at Nov 3rd cause that was when I lost a huge cheerleader in my life, Mrs Sharma got her crown and I am glad she made an impact on all so much. I wish she was still here but we know she wouldn’t come back from where she is now. Thanks for remembering her! Still pray for Steve and Sara. Sharma’s birthday is next week, Feb 8th. Another milestone to pass but overall they are strong. Thanks for saying sweet things.

    • Karmen says

      February 2, 2013 at 4:04 am

      Hello deary
      Thank you for reading and taking time to comment. I appreciate you! Will be lifting you all up as next week approaches..as you celebrate her life with your best memories of her. Milestones are hard. God is faithful. Have a blessed evening :O)

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