April 10, 2008
My Uncle L passed away this afternoon. I knew Sunday, when I saw him, that it would not be long. My brother called me about an hour after he passed. I talked to my Aunt a bit later and she said his passing was very peaceful. She said she was able to hold him in her arms, tell him goodbye and he passed while she held him. I think being at home, surrounded by those who love you must be the best way to pass. So much better than being in a sterile hospital environment. I know what a blessing it was to have my Mom at home and to have the family with her at the end of her life on this earth.
My Uncle L passed away this afternoon. I knew Sunday, when I saw him, that it would not be long. My brother called me about an hour after he passed. I talked to my Aunt a bit later and she said his passing was very peaceful. She said she was able to hold him in her arms, tell him goodbye and he passed while she held him. I think being at home, surrounded by those who love you must be the best way to pass. So much better than being in a sterile hospital environment. I know what a blessing it was to have my Mom at home and to have the family with her at the end of her life on this earth.
It’s rainy here - actually, stormy! When I left work at 5:00 it was raining and had been for some time. The roads were flooded in some areas, there were traffic lights out - blinking red in all directions, my car was on empty and I had an appt to get my hair cut at 5:30! I made it to my appt at 5:45. After I got my hair cut, I went by Candace’s to see the kids for a bit. Gabby has grown so much since I last saw her.
Chance had asked me for some money to help him out with prom expenses, so I went by his job to leave him some money. He’s just the most awesome kid and I love him dearly. He even hugged me - right there at work - in public! It just doesn’t get much better than that!
Two weeks ago, I started attending a six week class on Stress Management. It’s a small group, but it’s great! We all seem to click and this week (we meet on Tuesday evening), we found that we all had so much in common! I see it as another blessing - God preparing my way and placing people in my life as I need them. I am learning some good coping techniques and also learning more about myself. We took a test on the first evening that actually gave a score to our stress level. We each were way above the maximum score given! A little scary - but at least I know where I need work!
Just 9 more days until move-in day! I have so many emotions going through me at the thought of living on my own and supporting myself . . . . alone! Some good - some scary, but overall I think I’m ready. I guess I’ll find out.
One of my favorite scriptures is Psalm 138:8 “God will perfect that which concerns me”. It gives me great peace to know that He is involved in every aspect of my life - no matter how small it seems.
In His Love and Blessings
annb
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