Sweet Limes The English dictionary gives the following definition of Bittersweet, "a mixture of sadness and happiness".
That is exactly what this day, November 17th, represents to me. It has been 10 years since my mother died. It was unexpected and she was in North Carolina visiting me since I would not be able to make Thanksgiving that year in New York. It all seems like it just happened yesterday.
The sadness being - that I miss her presence here on earth. The comfort - knowing that she loved me unconditionally and I cannot go to her, talk to her, feel her anymore physically. The happiness is that I have wonderful memories, instilled values, great photographs and even bits and pieces of her personality in my siblings, my daughter and my nieces.
As I reflect upon this, I remember that there is someone who is always there for me. Loves me unconditionally, brings peace in my daily walk in this fallen world. Who reminds me that He dwells within me and all I need to do is stop and recognize the sweetness that is about and around me. That He reached out to me through my mother who was with me for the allotted time God granted her on earth. You see this world can be filled with bitterness if we allow it to occupy our everyday living. But have you ever stopped to look around and see all the beauty that was created in such bold, vivid and living color! Have you ever stopped to think how everything seems to work together to create harmony. There are so many moving parts and pieces (some good and some bad), however ultimately the bad is weeded out and the good stands strong. It may not be so obvious during our lifetime, but I trust and believe Romans 8:28 NKJV "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose".
I see now how my mom being here on earth for 73 years left so many smiling and loving. She never spoke ill of anyone and the legacy she left so many was her smile. I'm smiling today because it's a bittersweet day, but through the sadness I can truly rejoice and be happy because of the memories and values my mom has left behind.
Be thankful!
Debra
That is exactly what this day, November 17th, represents to me. It has been 10 years since my mother died. It was unexpected and she was in North Carolina visiting me since I would not be able to make Thanksgiving that year in New York. It all seems like it just happened yesterday.
The sadness being - that I miss her presence here on earth. The comfort - knowing that she loved me unconditionally and I cannot go to her, talk to her, feel her anymore physically. The happiness is that I have wonderful memories, instilled values, great photographs and even bits and pieces of her personality in my siblings, my daughter and my nieces.
As I reflect upon this, I remember that there is someone who is always there for me. Loves me unconditionally, brings peace in my daily walk in this fallen world. Who reminds me that He dwells within me and all I need to do is stop and recognize the sweetness that is about and around me. That He reached out to me through my mother who was with me for the allotted time God granted her on earth. You see this world can be filled with bitterness if we allow it to occupy our everyday living. But have you ever stopped to look around and see all the beauty that was created in such bold, vivid and living color! Have you ever stopped to think how everything seems to work together to create harmony. There are so many moving parts and pieces (some good and some bad), however ultimately the bad is weeded out and the good stands strong. It may not be so obvious during our lifetime, but I trust and believe Romans 8:28 NKJV "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose".
I see now how my mom being here on earth for 73 years left so many smiling and loving. She never spoke ill of anyone and the legacy she left so many was her smile. I'm smiling today because it's a bittersweet day, but through the sadness I can truly rejoice and be happy because of the memories and values my mom has left behind.
Be thankful!
Debra
Blanche Elaine Wideman Jones
February 24, 1935 - November 17, 2008
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