Middle Age Minutes
A friend, Claudette Cook, from our days at National Wesleyan Church, died last week. Or at least, her body gave in on December 31, 2010. The "homegoing" service was the best I've ever been to. It was a time of remembering Claudette's life and remembering why the rest of us are still here. Claudette was an overcomer of many problems that life threw her way. She was a fighter, visionary, and a pioneer. Her strong faith in Jesus Christ was echoed on the faces of almost 500 people both old and young, who came to pay tribute to her today, because she meant that much to each of us. She didn't have much of this world's goods nor did she care to stand out above anyone else but she left a legacy of love, hope, humility, and dignity that is priceless: worth far more than gold. One could see the imprint of her investment in the lives of her children, Janelle and Clive and the other 490 or so of us. She was always teaching people to look to Jesus and never stop no matter what. That wisdom changed us and collectively we rejoiced to be a part of her legacy. I am blessed to be a part of that community.
But the real story here was not about Claudette, it was about God and his Kingdom. May His Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. Today, I got a glimpse of the fruit of God's work on earth through his servant over her lifetime and it brings me to my knees once again in firmer resolve to follow where He leads.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7
Middle Age Moments... Middle age is a whirlwind of many expected and unexpected changes. My blog is an invite for you to join me in making light of the nonessentials, celebrating the finer moments, refining the better parts and seeing the best in the rest. For those younger friends, I hope you will find this resourceful and entertaining. More grace is needed by our younger friends on our behalf because sometimes middle age can be hilarious, but always informative (and sometimes inspiring)!
Wish I could have been there today Mom.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like it was a beautiful service.
I love what you said in your last paragraph. Seeing the fruit is always such an inspiration to follow God even more...
Sis. Barrett, thanks so much for your kind words and kindness for as long as I can remember. It was an awesome celebration of mom but most of all of our Father and His son. Best wishes to you and your family and so much love too!
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