I think it's time.....

Well, I think it has been a good 497 days since I have been on this blog, and I think it's time to come back.  You see, pretty much the only person who read my blog went to be with Jesus over a year ago and I just couldn't bring myself to write for only me. 
My good friend, Brie, is with the Lord and I couldn't be more excited for her, but I also couldn't be more sad for her sweet family.  It has taken a good year or so of the Lord working in my heart and showing me more of who He is to bring about healing in my own life.  This is a work in progress, my friends.
 Words simply cannot describe how great my friend Brie was.  She was incredibly kind, thoughtful, fun loving and treasured her kids and husband.  She was a great mom who always had fun things planned for her  kids and who prayed for them daily.  She wanted the very best for her family and truly was one who sought after the heart of God.  She was an encouragement to me as a mom, friend and wife and I truly miss her.  I know the Lord has a great plan for all of this and just to see how many people heard about the love of Jesus from her family and friends after her death was nothing short of amazing.  It's a reminder of why we are here....to share the love of Jesus with everyone we meet.  Brie did this every day of her life and her family continues to do this today.  I am blessed to have known Brie and am encouraged to love my family, my friends and those who are not as easy to love more each day because we don't know how long we have to love. 
Which is why I think it's time to begin writing again.  For the handful of you who will begin to read this blog again, I thank you.  I hope it's a place of encouragement. That's the intent, anyway.  With a little funny thrown in here and there.  I am the mother of Sawyer, you know.  It's kind of hard to not have funny when he is around. 
Until next time.........Blessings to you~
Shonda