Thinking of Home

In our modern world with all of our technology and communication, the world seems smaller. We can talk, chat, email, and call anyone from anywhere. It seems as though everyone is right at your fingertips. However there are still times when I feel so very far away. Today was one of those days. 

Several days ago the doctors came to the point where they had done all they could do for my dear grandma, and began to just keep her comfortable until the end. We were waiting for the call, and that call came this morning.

I realize that my being there would not have changed anything, and I’m no great source of strength for anyone, but at times like these it’s hard to be so many thousands of miles away from family. 

Today has been an emotional and thoughtful day.  

Actually, it’s not just missing the funeral that I am thinking of today.  I miss the weddings, the reunions, the birthday parties, the Thanksgiving feasts, the baseball games, and the ordinary Sunday afternoon dinners. I miss just being there.

God has put me where I am, and therefore I know that this is where I should be. However, I am still human. I still miss my family. I still have times when I long to be somewhere that I am not.

I know that God will give the comfort and strength that is needed. May I never take for granted the moments that we have with loved ones and cherish the precious memories.

In Loving Memory