Today I attended the funeral of one of the greatest women that I have ever known. She was kind. loving, talented, sincere, beautiful, sweet, genuine...she was everything I want to be. As I sat through the funeral, my thoughts turned to how I could become more like her. I would love to be able to cook like her, to play the piano like her, to serve others like she did, to have the faith she had, etc... And the more I thought about it, the more I realized how truly remarkable she was. To become like her would take many, many years of hard work. It would mean changing my ways, thinking of others first. It would mean more in depth scripture study, more prayer and more faith. It would mean hours of practicing the piano and hours spent in the kitchen perfecting recipes. The thought of it all seemed too much - I was overwhelmed. Will I ever measure up to Sis. Clark? Maybe not, but thoughout the day, my heart changed and I realized that I will probably never measure up to Sis. Clark, but there are ways that I can improve and become the best me. There are many things that I can do to make this journey here on earth better for me, my family and the others I meet along the way. There are "small and simple" things that I can do to serve others, to become a better mother and a better friend. So today I am grateful for the wonderful example set by Sis. Clark. I am also grateful for the opportunity to reflect on my life and make the changes necessary to become a little more like her.
2 comments:
you are way better than you give yourself credit for. you are amazing so just keep up the good work and you'll be just like her.
She was an amazing woman, I have not seen her in almost 20 years, but I still remember what a giving and kind person she was.
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