This weekend I again was reminded of the strength the word Cancer, really has. It doesnt hestiate to take those from us, who we love the most. Beth and I have been friends since somewhere about the beginning of first grade. We did everything together thru our growning up years and her mom was my 3rd grade teacher. James and Shirley Taylor, Beth's parents. People who have been in my life, almost as long as my own family:) Last Thursday Beth lost her dad, James, to cancer. I watched cancer again, take a strong willed man who loved his family. Who I cant believe that his journey was over, God took him to the gates of heaven, Leaving behind his wife, daughters, and grandchildren.
As we stood at the funeral home during visitation I was taken back to apart of my early childhood years. My first grade teacher, who was just a jewel, is still just as precious. Mrs. Shattles. And many others who came thru and told my family of swatting my butt because I talked alot...lol Yes, one of them shared a story with my kids:) It was an enjoyable time, even thru the difficult circumstance, to just stand and realize "Hey, I am truly an adult"....I am Now my Parents...lol We laughed and giggled, whispered and gossip..yes I will admit it, We shared information. But just being there, among the people who were such a part of my early years was like stepping back in time, but in my current adult body.
At the service Sunday which was wonderful again I had the opportunity to visit with people from my past. Mr. Camp, my elementary Principle, who just lost his son Matt from cancer just last year,was there. He will ever be remembered in my mind for what he told his students EVERYDAY after the pledges and announcements were done. He said " Remember I love you and God loves you" and you know here I am 31 years later, and I know he still loves me. It doesnt matter where we meet, I feel loved by him. He is truly a special man.
Beth will miss her dad there is no doubt there. He is alot like my daddy, very loving. Beth always knew her dad loved her. I knew James loved me too. I found it interesting to know, we had known each other for over 30 years and spend so much time together that We didnt realize our daddys shared the same birthday!!! I figure, we were so worried about our own birthdays, the fact our daddys shared the same birthday didnt matter so much...lol
I just ask you to keep Beth and her family in your prayers til life gets moving again. Those of you who cancer has touched, you know that you get into a bubble of sorts when your fighting cancer and that once that fight is over and our loved ones are Healed, we have to learn life again.
Sometimes it takes longer than we ever dreamed but with everything, Time heals our heart.
Thru James, I had some wonderful times with Beth this weekend. Thru the face of heartache, we shared great memories and was reunited with some special people who were active parts of our friendship. Beth, I love you girl. Hang in there and take one day at a time. Love your mom often and know I am a phone call away.
For those friends who I shared this with. Love the people in your life, just a little more today. Call those you dont talk to often and remind them you love them. If you know someone battling cancer, ask what you can do for there loved ones. Its hard for them to ask for help. Most wont ask, just do for them. It will be forever appreciated.
God is a good God and He does take care of us, in his own ways.
For that I am thankful.
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