Love Freely, and Estrangement

I used to take pictures of my granddaughter and I frequently. Just goofy little smiley ones, or sometimes teary, whatever the mood was at the time. My photo app put together a collage for me of several of these pictures, so I thought I’d share them so y’all can see who it is I’m missing, when I talk about her. These were all several years ago.

I miss her so much, and I love her even more. I hope I’ll be able to be a part of her life someday. I really hope it’s soon. But it may not be. Honestly, I don’t know what’s going to happen, or when. I just keep praying for the best outcome for all of us, and trusting in the God who’s never let me down, no matter what the situation or how many mistakes I’ve made.

I’ve changed and learned a lot over the past three years. I’m grateful for every bit of hope that comes my way. I don’t take as much for granted as before. And I speak words of love and kindness so much more freely these days. We never know how much time we’ll have with the people we love. There’s no room for procrastination, unforgiveness, or pride. There’s no time for those things.

If you love someone, make sure they know. Same goes for being proud of, or grateful for them. If you can think of something nice to say to everyone you see today, do it. If someone comes into your mind randomly, send them a text or call them. Make the most of all the time you have, especially when it comes to loving people, and pointing out the beauty you see in others. We all need to hear that we’re loved. To know we’re appreciated. And that we’re accepted just as we are. It’s so easy to fill people with hope. Sometimes all it takes is just a few words.

May our lives be so full of hope and beauty, that we can’t help but share it with the people around us.

Braundi