“Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind.”
– Henri Frederic Amiel (Swiss Philosopher, 1821 – 1881)
Last week did not go according to plan. Not that we had any specific plans. But instead of staying home, we dropped everything to go be with family. Short story: Mom fell. Brain bleeds, broken cheek bone, and lots of facial bruising.
The good news: she’s doing really, really well.
It could have been otherwise.
Now that we’re home and getting back to our regular routine, I’ve been thinking about a Commissioning/Benediction I’ve used at the end of many Worship services. Based on a quote (above) by Henri Frederic Amiel, it goes like this:
Life is short
and we do not have much time
to gladden the hearts of those who travel with us.
So be swift to love,
Make haste to be kind,
And go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
~ ~ ~
It’s more than a flower picture, but since it is a flower I’m linking to Cee’s Flower of the Day Photo Challenge! Thank-you, Cee, for sharing beautiful flowers and encouraging the rest of us to do the same.
Another LQQK 
One my favorites; it always makes me think of Dan Hatch, from whom I first learned it when I was in Missouri. Healing prayers going forth for your mom. Praise God that she is doing well, and hoping this continues.
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Thank-you, Kristy. Always appreciate extra prayers.
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Glad she is doing well. Life is indeed short. Hope for great Christmas.
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Thank-you!
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Good night. All is well. Love you lots
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Oh so beautiful for today 😀
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