Those Epiphany Moments
Have you ever had one of those moments that seem to stand still in your mind and memory where you know absolutely for sure that where you are in life is exactly where you should be? I've had two of those moments recently. The first when I saw the squirming silhouette of my unborn granddaughter, and the second while walking and holding hands with my husband's grandson Carter, who suddenly brought my hand to his cheek for a squeeze. Oh, those melting moments... At this moment in time my life is perfect. I am loved - really loved. We are healthy. We have family, grandchildren, jobs we love and a beautiful home. I am able to paint when I feel the urge or inspiration. I am truly blessed. It hasn't always been this way. Losing my first husband and my mother's gradual descent into dementia has been the most difficult period of my life. I just read today Romans 5:3-4 "...but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; persever...