Although I was only 7 at the time and its been 28 years now, July 10, 1986, was a day that will forever be in my memory. It was the day that my oldest sister, Laura Jane Ables died and entered into eternity with our Savior. I still remember the day like it was just a week ago. I can still remember what the heat felt like and what the fresh cut grass smelled like. But above all those things sensory things that I remember, the greatest blessing I received from this day was that I learned I had a God who called the shots and while I didnt understand His plan, His plan could be trusted. In the 28 years that Laura has been gone, God has thrown many, many, many curve balls. Some Ive hit home runs with (Ive dont well and trusted his plan) and others I been hit completely in the head, knocked down and looked like a fool. But with all the curve balls Ive experienced, Ive never been left alone without my Savior. There isnt a trial that I have faced that hasnt grown me a person. Im thankful that this is my first memory that I can trust God and His plan for my life. As bad as I hate that my sister was taken from this earth so early, I can clearly see that Gods hand was at work in it. I cant wait to see her again. I cant wait to hear her LOUD laugh again! I cant wait to eat a feast of biscuits and gravy with her! I cant wait for her to see my kids and tell me how much she loves them! I cant wait to have a sleepover with her in eternity!!! Until that day, I hold on to what Ive got left - HOPE in my Savior! Entering this week and knowing July 10th was coming, Ive thought a lot about death. Ironically my husband decided the other day that it was time to sit down and write out our will. As I read over the completed paperwork of our lives together, I was overwhelmed that life here is really just a vapor. Here one day and gone the next. Psalm 39:5 You, indeed, have made my days short in length, and my life span as nothing in Your sight. Yes, every mortal man is only a vapor. Leaving my home and running my youngest son to camp, the song Glorious Unfolding came on and it was wonderful blessing to me. Im sharing it here today in hopes that you can rest, relax, sit back, and watch Gods mysterious plan unfold. https://youtube/watch?v=rolTdI7I_4M Laura, Ill see you soon, sister!!! I cant wait!!!
Posted on: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 14:32:22 +0000
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