What is important to you?


I was able to sing 'Consider the Lilies' at Aunt Sally's funeral.


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 Aunt Sally’s funeral was so filled with love. Love for her and love for others who shared the grief of her death.  She lived her life loving and caring for others. She accepted people for who they are and loved them just the same.  It was evident how we all felt about her by the outpouring of love from friends and family.  It was a joyful time to have all of my brothers here because we rarely see each other. I also saw cousins and relatives I haven’t seen in many, many years.  The beauty of it all was that we are still connected by a bond of love that doesn’t change through time or distance.  

What will matter when you come to the end of your life? Some of the things that we fret and worry about really don’t matter.  I think we have all had these moments of reflection in our life that helps us evaluate what is important to you. Take more time in what brings you joy.  Love those around you. Build cherished memories.  This is what is left when you leave this mortal life.  These memories are left in the minds of those you love and in your heart on the other side of death’s door.

This life isn’t the end.  We pass from our existence here to the existence in the next life.  

Comments

  1. nascar24October 24, 2021 at 6:45 PM

    Wonderful post. Thank you!

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  2. Queen MaryOctober 24, 2021 at 11:32 PM

    I'm so sorry for the passing of your Aunt Sally. Beautiful post and reminders of what's really important!!!

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  3. Viviana Wilkinson October 25, 2021 at 6:26 PM

    I love your voice! I miss you ❤️

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  4. Ruth AOctober 26, 2021 at 7:18 AM

    Paula, that was so incredibly beautiful! And such a poignant post❤️

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