Living Life in High Def

This was the theme that Dale Price, a man who was like a father to me, had for his battle with cancer for almost three years. It is something that I NEVER want to forget. We take for granted those who we love most and hold dearly in our hearts and lives. I get so wrapped up in the every day events of life, grad school, and future 'planning' that I, at times, forget to be intentional with my relationships. I am removed from the rest of the world-LITERALLY. lol. In some ways it is a blessing to be secluded so that I can stay on track for studying, research, and writing. In others, it is a detriment to my social circles, fellowship and communication with the outside world. Six of one, half a dozen of the other.

I received a phone call that my grandma had been sent to the ER on Sunday morning. The running joke is that my grandma will outlive us ALL, she is that healthy. I panicked and feared the worse. I asked the Lord, REALLY? I can't handle this, two in two months! Cannot do it. Granted, I was thinking worse case scenario, but it was still so hard to see someone I love so dearly in pain and very ill and there was absolutely NOTHING I could do about it. I'm 1700 miles from home. BUT, I can pray. I can pray and trust that God's timing is best for my life.

Only HE knows the number of our days on this earth. Whether we live to be 30 or 90. So, what have I learned?

I have been reminded to not take my friendships and family for granted. I keep in fairly good contact with most of my family, but through these challenging times especially, I need to be vigilant.

My letter writing will continue to keep the post office in business as I send out my weekly stash of letters and the occasional care package to people across the US.

I can unfortunately get wrapped up in figuring out what is next when the rest of the world says I need to have 'plans' 12-18 months in advanced. One day at a time. Yes, be thinking about the future, but God has proven time after time that HIS timing is perfect and plan will be revealed...eventually. :)

PRAY. I do this regularly, daily, yet to be diligent throughout each day. People come to your mind for a reason. You may not know how to pray specifically for that person, but you can still have a great conversation with the Lord about them.

My heart truly is the size of Texas. In some areas I need to guard my heart. Yet in others, keep is open and share it freely with the world, showing and sharing the love of Christ and what He has done in my life.

So, How are you going to live each day? Are you just going through the motions to get by? Struggling to stay afloat? Living on cloud nine and not even aware of whats really going on around you? Know that you are not alone and you don't have to have all the answers figured out. I sure don't. BUT, I know that I am not going to waste the precious time given to me to spend on this earth. I am going to live my life in High Def and know that everything has a purpose and place in the grand scheme of things. Every encounter with a person, phone call, text message, facebook post has purpose and meaning. Don't waste it. Live your life in High Def.