This morning, I read through some of the letters and cards my mother saved. One day, when we lived far apart, I mailed a Valentine’s Day card to my mother that said, “Lately I’ve been missing you more…and enjoying it less!” That just about sums up my feeling these days, too. In fact, every day since that tragic day my mother was killed by a tractor-trailer truck I could say, “I missed you today.” I know you, my dear reader, understand how it feels to miss a loved one; whether they are gone for the day or dead and buried until that beautiful resurrection morning. I find it comforting to read the letters my mother and I exchanged through the years. It reminds me of how much love and joy we had.
Every day should feel like Valentine’s Day. Love is so very important in one’s life. To feel love and to give love is comforting and healing. It makes one complete. My mother made me feel loved and special every day. For that matter, she made everyone who met her feel loved and special. My mother taught me to be kind to people, yes, even strangers. We are all part of the same human family, created by the same God. The Bible is God’s love letter to us. In the Bible, Jesus said to do unto others as you would have them do to you. This is called the Golden Rule.
Even though I miss my mother, I have family and friends who need my love, as I need theirs. There is One who loves beyond all measure, and that is Jesus Christ who gave His own dear life for each one of us. He is waiting to hear from me and from you. I don’t want Jesus to have to say, “I missed you today.” He is just a prayer away, waiting with love. You are never alone!
I believe in love and forgiveness.
Take care,
Charlyne