His Favorite Daughter

I found out today that a friend of mine lost her husband today.  He passed away a little before 10a.m. with his wife and ten children around him.  Because they are sure of his salvation, they know that they will see him again. However, it’s going to be difficult for them all.

It’s at times like this, when you know that someone is ill and fading, that you begin to really see how precious life is.  While my friend’s husband had been sick with cancer for about two years, and he had been in remission once, the cancer came back with a vengence.  Now my friend is going to have to be both father and mother to their ten children. And, since she also homeschools, her task has just become more difficult. I do not envy her in the least, but I pray that God will comfort and guide her as she enters this phase of her life.

Another person, even closer to us than my friend, is also battling cancer.  My husband’s aunt is battling liver and bile duct cancer. Her prognosis is not good, and unless God intervenes, things don’t look good.

I guess I’ve said all that to say this: Life is precious and we need to let people know that we love them while we have a chance.  We need to learn to let go of things instead of holding on to them. We need to make sure that we make every day count because you never know how short life will be.  Don’t put off doing something when you have the opportunity to do it today. Make the most of the opportunities you’re given, and live your life for something or someone greater than yourself.

God bless and have a good week.