One month and 6 days have come and gone since Sidney got her angel wings. And there hasn’t been a single moment in any one of those days that I wasn’t thinking of her. I miss Sidney. I hope everyone is able to see her video on the front page of the site. My cousins Jeff and Ryan put the video together and to them our family is grateful. 

“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” ~ Psalm 118:24 

This bible verse has had so much more meaning to me since Sidney’s passing. I don’t know if you remember, but it one of verses we chose for a reading at Sidney’s Celebration of Life service. Then, coincidently a couple Sundays ago at service, the pastor chose this verse to talk about. We’ve been exploring small bible verses with big meanings. We were asked to think about the best day of our life. He mentioned the day we were born, the day we took our first steps, or got our first car, had our first child, the day we got married, etc. And then he went on to say that while these were all great days, the best day of our life is today. You can’t change what happened yesterday. And while we hope there is a tomorrow, there are no guarantees. Live for today. When your child wants to learn how to ride their bike or play ball or whatever, don’t say maybe later or maybe tomorrow. Give them your time today. Today is the best day of your life. Thank God every day for giving you another day.   

Don’t cry for me I am ok

I’m walking with the Lord today

I had to leave you for awhile

But one day soon you will see me smile

The angels took my hand that night

And softly lead me toward the light

I couldn’t stay for one more day

To be with you to laugh or play

I know you feel alone and scared

But don’t forget how much I caredI

’m really not that far away

Just listen to your heart and pray

I’m there in every new spring flower

And I’ll be there with you in your last hour

When you get here you will understand

It is all a part of God’s great plan

So smile for me, please don’t be sad

Be thankful for the times we’ve had 

What a beautiful poem written by my girlfriends Christine and Connie Toomey. Thank you ladies!! My love to you.