What an interesting week. How to describe that each day held surprises, losses, gains, and many ah-ha moments.
Monday I realized that I could raise up from a chair or from anywhere and not have to wait several seconds to move forward without pain. It was glorious.
Tuesday, at 12:30, God miraculously took Jim Hefty home with Him. Joyce would tell you when they stopped life support, less then a minute later, he was gone. And, then it began to snow. Jim loves snow. He is obsessed with the winter time and loved best taking his family snowmobiling. Later as they congregated at their parents home, they were all standing outside and it began to thunder and lightening spread across the heavens. They believe it was Jim celebrating and clapping to be free from his horrendous ordeal. Free and dancing in heaven. Thank you Dan and Brenda Bishop for staying the course and making sure Jim know for sure he was headed to be with our Lord.
Wednesday we awoke to a gorgeous morning of marshmallow snow accumulation. Even I had to admit to the beauty. And, believe me I don't get excited anymore about snow accumulation.
Thursday I thought a lot about that story of how to keep someone alive in your heart when they pass. An old Indian said - "to keep that someone, or even your favorite animal alive in your heart you need to talk about them, and talk about them, and talk about them." Jack and Joyce came for dinner and we talked way into the evening about Jim and all the funny, ornery things he did in life, his high love for family, how he championed people; held a high integrity for business and was always there for Joyce, no matter what. It was so special.
Friday - today - just experiencing that life is quite spontaneous isn't it? That is how we learn and grow. All the while God is walking it with us. Deut. 31: 8
As we think about this season, the reason for it, let us celebrate Him and only Him. It is ALL there is. He is ALL there is.
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