Reflections....

I posted on my first blog that I would try to be attentive...so here goes day number two!

When a loved one or friend leaves this life doesn't it bring to mind the reality of just how frail, fragile, and quick this life is? I believe the scripture says its but a vapor. How true! Of course, Sis. White's death has brought this to mind to all of us (or at least some of us) who knew her. As well, my mind reflects on the fun times my husband and I had with her and Bro. White. I knew "of" Bro. and Sis. White back in the COGOP. But when they renewed their covenant at Antioch a new friendship began to blossom. After they moved back to Cleveland we always stayed with them while teaching in BTI and during conventions. Every night we would say "we CAN"T stay up so late tonight...but guess what..we did..snacking on crackers and cheese! The back bedroom...straight down the hall..on Key Street was "ours." We visited back and forth, took trips together to Texas to see Tim and Ondra...talked way into the night (who woulda thought it of Bro. Campbell or Bro. White..Hehe). I remember one time they were visiting during Easter and we went to Tam's to fill goody bags for the kids at church. Sister White was right in there to help...as she always was. For several Easter's, Tim and Ondra would come up from Texas and stay at Tam's. And Bro. White and Jewel stayed with us (when they lived out of town). We would grill out at the house or at the park and have an Easter egg hunt for the kids. I remember one year it was cold and raining so we hid the eggs in the house. (Fun times!) After Bro. White's health began to fail, whenever we were together we would all take walks and talk...the Dr. wanted him to walk. We walked around the neighborhood and one time even at the mall. I think there was more talking than walking done. We are gonna miss them so much. There is a song that says, "I Can Only Imagine"...and truly that's how I feel...I can only imagine the joy and happiness they are experiencing! (Thanks for letting me walk down memory lane a little and reflect back on two good friends.)

After the funeral we will be preparing for the trip to South Georgia. Another Sis. White...Sis. Sarah White...precious lady...has invited us to stay with her in her home while we are there. Isn't it wonderful to have awesome church family that opens up their heart and home to you! I love it!!! Nothing like The Church of God Family!!!!

As many of you know, Morgan and Tam have gotten me started on blogging and on Facebook. I must say I am enjoying hearing from friends from a distance away. Thanks Tam and Mo...I see what you mean..and yes...you told me so!

Better run...have a few things to do before going to the funeral home.

Have a blessed, and wonderful day!