RIP my friend...

I've recently had several reminders about how we need to be ready to meet Jesus.

Our base is not a large and you get to know a lot of the people here, if not by name, then by face. Especially the people that are in the same social circles that you are in - ie: work, church, Biblestudy, etc.

There was a beautiful young mom here who went to church and I knew from our women's bible study. She went to get a surgery done off base, which went well, but afterwards had a reaction to the antibiotics that were given to her. As a result, she died several days later. She was a mom of 4 kids and a wife of 9 years, who loved the Lord and really wanted to serve Him. She had one of the most beautiful smiles, had a Texas accent and loved the Lord. I didn't really get to know her, but always enjoyed talking with her when I had the chance.

It reminds me that we need to appreciate each day - it's another day to be alive and we should appreciate that.

Each day we wake in the morning is another day to love your friends and family and let them know how much you love them - you may not be able to tell them tomorrow.

Each day is another day to be able to live in God's presence and be able to show others that He is the center of your life.
Live each day to it's fullest and appreciate it as a day to be alive praising God!

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow. 

Praise Him, all creatures here below.

Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts.

Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost!!