Pieces of My Heart

Pieces of My Heart - September 2012

This has been another tough year for my family as far as losing loved ones.  In January, we buried my Uncle Lamar who had suffered the last few years with ALS.  He was one of the sweetest, most Godly men I have every known.  We had a special connection.  He was my mom's youngest sibling and they were close also.  He was more like an older brother than an uncle.  He was always looking out for me when I was single and living in GA.  He would stop by my apartment to make sure I was ok and that my car was running alright. Sometimes, he just stopped by to talk.  I loved him dearly and will miss him a lot.  He leaves behind a wonderful loving wife, Aunt Sandra, and his children Kim (Leslie) Cheek and their 4 kids and Kevin "Bubba" (Charlene) and their daughter.  We will see each other again, I know. So for now, we wait for that day of sweet reunion.

Just two short weeks ago, on September 14, the woman who has always been like a second mother to me, Aunt Maudeen, left us.  She was my mom's last remaining sibling!  I learned so much from this woman.  Lot's of cooking stuff.  Sewing techniques. Independence.  Lot's of things.  She was a great woman and I loved her so much. 

My heart goes out to my mom, Virginia Hardage, who is another huge example to me.  She has lost a sweet brother and sister but more than that, she has lost dear friends.  The whole family has been so close for years and now we must wait for that great day when we will all be together again. 

I share these thoughts to say that we all have loved ones in our lives who steal little pieces of our hearts.  They come into our lives and show us things that no one else could show us.  They love us like no one else could and can be completely honest and blunt with us like no one else can.  If you have people in your life that have moved into a piece of your heart, don't wait to let them know how you feel about them.  Tell them now!  You don't know how much time you or they may have.  Don't waste it!

Psalm 139:14-16
"I prase you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.  My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth.  Your eyes saw my unforme3d substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet theree ws none of them."