Death= Reflection

Whenever you have a family member pass away, whether you were close or not, it leaves a hole, and definetly make you think about life and how you want to live it, and be remembered. My Uncle passed away last week at the age of 63. He lived in BC for most of my life, and growing up I remember him as the "cool" Uncle, the one who had long hair. wore a leather jacket and smoked. Who would come for a visit bring gifts and then as quick as he came, he would be gone again. As we laid hm to rest on Sat afternoon, I was filled with a sad, regret. Sadden for the fact that my mom has lost her big brother, my grandma, her son, and my cousins lost there father. Regret because I really didn't know him. Sure on a superficial level I did, but not when it came to deep matters of the heart, and it got me thinking.



I want EVERY person in my life to know that I loved them and loved deeply. I want them to know that they mattered and that I invested time in them because I chose to. That I was priveliged to be a part of there lives. That they made me want to be a better wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.



To my Uncle Jim, I wish we had been given more time.......I pray I will see you again someday....I love you xo ox

Honesty

I find as I approach the big 3-0, my values are changing.....in a good way...I think..


I have never been the confrontational type, infact just the opposite, I was always the one to sweep everything under the rug, anything to keep the peace...that is until lately. The Lord has been pressing me to be honest, not so much with myself, but in my relationships with others. I have learned that if I want others to be honest with me, I better be ready to step up to the plate.

The other day as I was driving to work and listening to UCB, the speaker was talking about... yep, you guesssed it honesty(I beleive the Lord has a great sense of humour) the one thing that spoke to me and that has resonated with me this week is this"100% truth without GRACE is brutality, 100% grace without TRUTH is hypocrisy."



This is what I will strive for daily, this is my new journey....

2010

Well it's here a new decade, time for new experiences, new friends, and tons of new memories!!!!! I wonder what the next ten years will bring for the Beaumont Brigade? This new year brings a couple "firsts" for us. My baby girl starts school in 9 months............sorry i needed a moment there LOL. Katherine turns double digits, seriously where has the time gone?!!! For myself I turn 30!!!!! .....not sure how I feel about that yet...stay tuned. The most exciting part of a new year and new decade, is that I don't have to worry, the Lord know exactly what will happen, and right now that is enough for me!!!!!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!