Blessed


Today I had the absolute privilege of going to a very dear lady's memorial.
In life we meet people that make an impact that we can't forget.
We can all think of someone who has a personality larger than life.
Or a person who lights up when they see you.
There are so many in my life that I have met through my walk with God.
So many that, when I get to see them, it is such a joy.
I was so blessed to see some of them today.
And so very blessed to have known Loretta.
This dear lady had a story..... a story that would touch your heart and make you cry.
She endure things that I would not have survived.... and yet
she came out of all of it with a faith that was so strong.
God saved her.
She had a love of people.
She had a heart for people.  
She had a hug that I know took even Jesus' breathe away.


Today is going to be a good day.
No matter what happens in the day, no matter what challenges I face...
Today is going to be a good day.
Any day that I am breathing, walking, seeing, and am loved... has to be a good day.

The chickens are calling me.
The heat has been hard on them.
I look forward to the cooler days of fall.
I look forward to rain.

Praying today is a great day for everyone reading this.
Praying you are blessed abundantly.
Hugs
Shannon

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