Sunday 6 May 2012

TOO LATE?

Yesterday was a day of so many emotions. Attending the funeral of Charlotte Galela in the morning and then celebrating the birthday party of my son's girlfriend.

Rest in peace good and faithful servant - go dance with Our Lord - He is pleased
Charlotte's funeral was a celebration of her life that she DID WELL. She served her daughters unfailingly, her church faithfully - when there was a shortage of funds she would use the last of her money to cook, bake and sell the produce and give all the profits to the church and it was always just the right amount they needs, serving in her community for years - with soup kitchens, community support and then opening a FREE BY FAITH pre-school in a squatter camp. Every message that each person gave was a message of love, everyone telling the congregation what an amazing, generous, kind, loving, upstanding woman of God they saw her as. So many tears for our loss of this incredible woman. Even her pastor confessed to us that he argued with God pleading with him not to take her the night before she died - because we needed her - the community needed her, her young daughters needed her.

Do we wait for the funeral of a loved one to tell everyone else how important they are to us? Do we wait for the funeral to sing the praises of this person? Do we spend enough quality time with the most important people in our lives? Don't wait until it is too late. You will regret every second when they are gone. Heaven is not a place to say sorry I did not tell you how much I loved you, appreciated you, was amazed by what and who you are, was proud of you, will miss you when you are gone - that is what should happen here NOW, every day.

12 comments:

  1. Hi Noeline - such a great reminder to let those we love KNOW it. I agree the funeral is a bit late to tell them. Great post my friend and your blog is looking awesome :)
    God bless
    Tracy

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    1. Thank you Tracy and for all your help with getting it to this stage. God bless you and yours.

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  2. Great reminder, Noeline. And, one that we need to be reminded of over and over. I know I get so busy and wrapped up in my stuff that I fail to show others how I appreciate them. Love you.

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    1. Shanda - you are an inspiration - and I pray that people around you let you know how much you are appreciated and how wise your teachings are. And I pray that you release yourself from some of your commitments so that you have more time for yourself and those you love, you are a blessing.

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  3. Hi Noeline, Tracy told me about your place and I am so glad I stopped by! Grief is so hard and it brings up so many questions when I reflect on how I communicate on a daily basis with those I love. It always seems to shed light on my priorities as well.

    I'm so very sorry for your loss.

    I would love to invite you to be a part of Soli Deo Gloria. You can check out the community here: http://www.findingheaventoday.com/p/about-soli-deo-gloria.html

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    1. Jen how wonderful to have a new ear for my blog, so crazy starting a new one and seem to be speaking to only two or three people who already know me so well. I will definitely link up with you. I pray you enjoy telling those around you how much you love them and that the warmth you receive back is overwhelming. God bless

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  4. Tracy recommended your blog to me and I am glad she did! :)

    Thank you for this encouragement to tell/show those we love how we feel. I am sorry for the loss of your friend.

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  5. Hi Noeline,

    Charlotte sounds like she was an amazing woman, and one that will be missed but remembered as well. God so carefully chooses people in our lives to help shape and influence us; they help us to clearly see and fulfill the vision that God puts into our hearts. We must never get so busy with our own agendas that we fail to share our love and appreciation for them! :)

    Tracy sent me over your way, and I am thankful to link up with you; I will visit again!

    Blessings and hugs,
    Denise

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    1. Thank you Denise. Her legacy is one we will try and live up to and her project we will continue and be faithful of God's provision for it.

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  6. Hi Noeline.

    What a wonderful legacy Charlotte left for her young daughters! Even though it is hard we know that the Lord had good reasons for taking her home to be with Him. Friends and family are so important to us and I thank you for reminding me how much we need to let everyone in our lives know this.

    So glad Tracy told me about your blog. I think I am going to enjoy visiting here.

    Blessings...Chelle

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  7. Chelle - looking for to getting to know you as well. So much is happening in our world right now - that tomorrow is always too late. God bless and thank you for visiting my brand new blog.

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