I am very lucky to have my mother still in my life. She is my rock and my inspiration. Very few days go by that we don't talk....many times more than once a day. I love talking with her and I never want to have any regrets. To make me even luckier...I had one of the best grandmothers you could ever have. She lived to be 98 years old and we also talked often. I spent time with her whenever possible. When she went to be with her Heavenly Father, I could rejoice in her life because I had no regrets. Before my dad's mother died, I went to see her at least once a week and called her every few days. When she had her stroke and died I never had to say that I wished I had done this or I wished I had done that. I hope that in God's eyes I had done the things that pleased Him, also. This doesn't mean that I haven't missed my grandmothers, I just never have looked back and said "I wish". And my dad's father....WOW, we had some really special times. He was such a special man. We were so close, talked often and spent lots of time together. He did lots of special things for me and with me.
I guess I am writing all of this because I saw a sign that made me really think about life.
Sometimes God needs these people back sooner than we think. I have had Lauren Austin on my mind a lot lately. Last month was her birthday month. She would have been 28. Lauren went to heaven when she was a Junior in high school. I wonder how many people thought they would never seen Lauren again on that day she left to go get her hair cut. God just needed her back....loaned her to her mom, sister and friends for a short time then needed her with Him.
So..................................
