Making Moments not just Memories.
A phrase like that truly would catch the attention of a M loving individual like Me and would without a doubt cause me to pull out old blue. So here I am turning the worn pages and  pouring over all the fabulous words that begin with this incredible letter M. Words like Mercy, Messiah, Magical, Manager and Mistletoe are all M words that come to my attention on this December day.

This past Sunday I was blessed to attend a "gala" at my church home here in Mississippi. This is an evening set aside by our Awesome Pastoral staff to honor all those that are involved in the Ministry in our church. I Must say this is a very large group of wonderful people.

The speaker at this event (a Christian comedian with an anointed Ministry of bringing laughter to those who listen) entertained us with his wonderful words of life! This was very good Medicine for my tired, weary Mind and spirit.. I had spend the weekend with My Mom helping to transform her home into a Christmas winter wonderland. For Many years this has been the sole responsibility of My baby sister, Diana. It is a job I would gladly return to her if only I could.You see Diana took her final breath, and Meet her Maker just a few days before Thanksgiving. Leaving Me with a Moment of suspended time etched forever in the Memories of my Mind!

As adults we weren't terribly close Mostly because of so Much Misery that was a part of her life, things I didn't understand and truly can not explain. Diana Made choices during her lifetime that caused hurt and sadness to Many who her loved her.

 It Moves Me to tears to think of the all that was lost during her lifetime! She was a beautiful child and a gorgeous teenager! She grew to be an outstanding cook and baker. Making and baking wonderful Southern Meals. She could out cuss the best of them (like I said Much Misery) Never dealt with weight problems (that in itself is enough to Make Me Mad). She never worried about a Mortgage payment or a Making ends Meet because we share a Mother that stood by her cared for and took care of ALL her needs. A Mother who Made the grade, showed Mercy and Managed to remain sane in spite of the Misery that was Made to be a part of her daily life. Today I think back on Memories of happy times and I truly can say I miss you My sister and I will Manage to think of you often as we Make Memories without you and seek for Moments of Merry in spite of our loss.