Every gift…

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 (ESV).

How many times do we stop to think about all the little gifts God gives us everyday? Today, I went outside to see my blooming amaryllis flower bed. No, I am not responsible for this beauty in my front lawn, the previous home owner is,

and I am so thankful for all the work she put into the landscaping!

Before being made to stay home, my life was so busy, I did not stop to see all the little things God has given us, because I was always in a hurry. In a hurry to get to work, in a hurry to get home from work and cook dinner or do homework, or get to church and work with the kids at church. Yes, going to work with the kids at church is good, but the point is I was always hurrying. I simply was not stopping to see all the perfect gifts God beings into our lives everyday.

My time at home has been a time filled with grief. Losing Nolan, has been the hardest thing any of us in my family or his family has ever faced. It has been hard and it has been eye-opening. I realize what a gift Nolan was to me. Yes, God gave him to us for a short time, but what a gift he was! I have learned through all of this to see the good in all God gives us everyday. No one in this life is promised to us forever. So, while they are here we better make the best of their time here, because when that will end is not known.

Yes, I told Nolan all the time I loved him..but what if he didn’t really know how much? Do not let anyone you love go another minute not knowing how you feel! Get up and do the things that make them know they are loved. Loved beyond measure!

I have learned so much in this time of loss. I have learned who is willing to do whatever it takes to help you in your darkest hours. The nighttime is the hardest. So, my friends know this, and they check on me at night when they know I am struggling. For this I thank them from the bottom of my heart. They are being the hands and feet of Jesus, which is what we are called to do.

From now on when anyone loses someone who means so much to them. I won’t be scared to go see them because I feel they have so much going on already. I will do what I know is right, and go anyway. Let’s face it, no one can be loved too much.

Jesus loves us so much he gave His life for us. That is the one true love..in His word we find..Jesus is the way, the truth and the light..no man comes to the Father, except by me. (John 14:6).

Stop letting anything get in the way of stopping and appreciating all God has for your life. The old saying says….”stop and smell the roses”.. well let’s do it.

Do not let another day go by that you don’t stop and appreciate all God has given you. Because He has given you everything..everything you need. Stop and make sure you take it all in.