Just Love
This past week I have had a lot on my mind and in my heart. I went to the funeral of the mother of two of my dear friends. I had met their mother a few times just briefly and she was always so kind, welcoming, loving and had a beautiful glow about her. At her funeral many talked about her fun and funny personality, how much she loved her family and her Savior, how she affected many in her years as a teacher and other beautiful things. One mentioned how she talked about how life is short and to endure it well. Through the beautiful music and the talks the message my heart received was the reminder that we are placed on earth to love each other and to love the Lord. There is something about births and deaths to bring priorities into clear focus. In June of 1999, I got the call no one wants to get telling me that my mom had passed away. My mom was only 49, just 2 weeks shy of her 50th birthday. I was only 23. I was an only child, my dad has never been in the picture and my grandma was a