Today, I had a thought to contact my old friend and mom of the kids I used to tutor. I hadn't talked to her in a very long time. When I texted her to ask how her and her family were doing, she told me that they were going through a very rough time because her mom had just died of covid! My heart is so heavy for her... I can't stop thinking about how sad she must be. Her whole family does not know Jesus, and to think how empty and hopeless that must feel to loose your mom, not having assurance of seeing her again in heaven....
This whole conversation made me think about some things. My whole family got covid at the end of January. Though it was not a fun experience, I can't complain because it could have been a lot worse! Josh had it the worst, with flu symptoms. I just had cold symptoms. The girls didn't really experience any symptoms, and Cal had a few symptoms but mostly struggled with sleep. He screamed for about 4 nights straight and only slept maybe 2 hours. My dad also got it but thank goodness he escaped with only a few symptoms, too. My mom never got it, thank the Lord! Hearing stories like my friend's makes me feel so very blessed that we came out of covid as well as we did. What a blessing to all be healthy now and look back on it with relief. God really protected us.
It also made me think about my extended family. The reasons my friend has no hope in Jesus is because she grew up with a different religious background. I am so thankful for my parents and grandparents and great grand parents who carried on the legacy of Christianity to me and now my own kids. I am so thankful to have a family who has always believed in Jesus. Yes, death is a very sad thing, but it's also a celebration and we have hope that that loved one is in heaven. It would be a very dark thought to have no idea where your loved one went, and then to think that you don't know where you will end up. Thank the Lord for creating a way for us to go to heaven with Him. I will continue to pray that my friend's family will come to know Jesus.
I love being a mom. I love my parents. I love my grandparents. I love the long line of Christians who have helped me now be able to teach my kids about Jesus. Amelia asks many people, "Do you know Jesus? Are you going to go to Heaven?" Though it's a little embarrassing, I am proud of her for talking about Jesus with others.
Remember today to count your blessings!
