This morning I opened my mothers Bible, she having passed away in April of 2012.
I turned to the first four words in the book of Psalms.
“Blessed is the man…”
On this day, I am blessed.
I have known love, both earthly and the love of God.
I have known what it is to have children deeply involved in the work of Christ.
I have known what it is to be missed by others.
I have known what it is to miss others beyond description.
I have known heartbreak and I have known a heart that is overflowing.
I have been entrusted to give to others.
I have had others entrusted to give to me, many times over.
I understand the words, “To you, and you alone.”
I fear God only.
I lack nothing.
I am grateful for everything.
For the first time in my life I am beginning to understand the word contentment.
If this were to be the last Thanksgiving I were to observe upon this earth I have lived a life that is full.
I am blessed…and I am thankful.
Beautifully said. Happy Thanksgiving!
Having lost my wife in 2012 I understand about your Mother. These are the perfect words for today and I am feeling every line you wrote. God bless you and your family on this day of Thanksgiving. Sonny
How beautifully written. The older I get too believe have finally learned what it means to be “content”. I think I spent a lot of years always thinking if I had or could do one more thing, then I’d be content. Now, I no longer view contentment the same way. I too have experienced all you’ve written about and can say I am a better person today than I was 25 years ago BECAUSE of my life experiences. I am a thankful woman, who has been Blessed beyond anything I deserve.
In 1998 when I lost my mom, all I cared about was having her Bible and convincing my sisters I was the one that should get it. It was all I wanted or needed that was my mom’s. While it is worn and tattered, I often get it out and spend some time with God and momma at the same time. I hope I have become the son, father, husband, and grandfather that I’m sure she prayed for many times.