On November 25th it will be 3 years since I lost one of the most important people in my life, my mom. She was one of the biggest influences in my life and my best friend. A song that she wanted played at her funeral was “Go Rest High On That Mountain” by Vince Gill. That did not happen so I am using this space this week to honor her wishes and her memory.

“Go Rest High On That Mountain”–Vince Gill

I know your life
On earth was troubled
And only you could know the pain
You werent afraid to face the devil
You were no stranger to the rain

Chorus:
Go rest high on that mountain
Son, you work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shoutin
Love for the father and son

Oh, how we cried the day you left us
We gathered round your grave to grieve
I wish I could see the angels faces
When they hear your sweet voice sing

Repeat chorus

Tags: Best Friend, Death, Go Rest High On That Mountain, Influence, Mom, Song of the Week, Vince Gill

Ok I will admit, I bawled like a big ole baby during One Tree Hill tonight.  Anyone who doesn’t find death sad, whether it be a fictional character or not, has some issues and needs to get therapy!  LOL.  JK. 

Anyways, one of the characters who was really working on turning his life around was shot just b/c he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.  It makes you realize that life is way too short and things can change in an instance!

Of course I cry whenever something like that happens.  I am extremely saddend by death…more so since I lost my mom in 2005.  Before that sure it was sad, but since then everytime I even think of death I cant help but remember how I felt on that day.  No matter who surrounds you during that time you feel completely alone.  Nothing anyone says helps or makes you feel any better about the situation. 

Tonights One Tree Hill reminded me that death is a part of life.  No matter how much you dont want to think about it.  You’re loved ones are going to leave your life.  Maybe not always thru death but one way or another you may loose friends, family members, or just random aquaintances. 

We spend so much time getting caught up in the day to day that we really dont stop to think that we may not have a tomorrow.  Too many times we take for granted that we’re going to wake up the next day and things are just going to be just as we were when we went to sleep the night before.  Be thankful for the things you have in life.  Life each moment to the fullest.  Do not take those for granted that mean the most to you.  Do not put yourself in situations that you will regret later. 

If you are reading this remember you’re life can change in an instant.  What may be today may not be tomorrow.  Love until your heart feels as it may burst and laugh until you pee your pants!!!

Tags: Death, Laughter, Life, Love, One Tree Hill

Today is Memorial Day. It is a day to not only honor those that have passed but also reflect on your time that you had with them.

As I sit here I’m reminded of all the times I shared with my mom and I know that she is in a better place now. The selfish side of me wishes she were still here in body but I know that she is here in spirit and she never leaves my side.

My best friend received a phone call this morning that her step father had passed away. My heart is breaking for her and I wish there was something I could say or do…but I know from experience that no words can console your heart when someone close to you passes. Hopefully her just knowing that I’m here for her eases her pain in some way.

Please take today to honor those that have passed and honor those close to you that are still around. Never take one single moment with your loved ones for granted because you never know when that might be your last with them. Life is too short.

Tags: Death, memorial day