Sad to Glad

6/16/12 Death Anniversary Days can put one in a somber mood, at best. My day started in such a mood---because one year ago today Daddy died. But God…..reminded me that every single day I was with Daddy, he “thanked the good Lord for everyday He gave Him.” He saw life as a gift from God’s hand and I should do the same.

This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24)

My friend, Ashley Bryan, has told me virtually the same thing. Celebrate everyday as a birthday----a birth of a new day! Just last week, our mountain host, Larry Henize, shared that same philosophy. “Everyday is a great day; some are just better than others,” he said. A new lease on life--- daily wisdom from 3 men in their 80s.

"Uncle Larry" celebrating another great day in the mountains---just look at the reflection of those trees in the lake behind him.

Wow…..Do I live that way? Am I daily seizing all of life's moments which the Lord has given me? Does my life reflect such a thankful heart? Those are the questions I began asking myself on this “sad” Saturday.

Guess what? Gladness showed up.