The Day of Purple (Gabrielle)
July 19, 2006 by Gabrielle
Today is July 19th. Today is the Day of Purple. Three years ago today my mother put down her sorrows, her pains and her burdens and ran to be with her Father. Last year I took this day to remember my mother, but I will be honest and say that this year it just kinda snuck up on me. I haven’t been dreading this day and I am pretty sure it will go by like any other day. And I have decided I will not feel guilty or sad about this. I don’t feel like my heart is breaking. I don’t feel all the hurt of watching my mommy go away again. And that is a gift. That is not something to feel bad about. The Giver of all good gifts has seen fit to give me this day without pain. And so I will say Thank You and enjoy my gift. I will celebrate my mother’s new life by being happy and enjoying this day that the Lord has made. Please celebrate this day with me and be happy.
this template is a lot easier to read for me. i don’t know why.
hugs to you . . .
Gabrielle,
I have no clue what the concept of time is like in Heaven, but I wouldn’t be surprised if your mother is throwing her own party, complete with flamingos, right now to celebrate her Heavenly birthday. Furthermore, in the midst of her revelry, I wouldn’t be surprised if she is thanking Jesus for the sense of peace that He has graciously given you.
I will be praying for you and your siblings. If you wish, please pray for me. I still miss your mother immensely even though I am thankful that she is with our Lord.