IN AN INSTANT........

.......Life changes.
How often I feel my life is the same day after day, week after week. I often tell friends and family who complain of not hearing from me enough that "nothing has changed; therefore, I have not much to say". But, it can change so suddenly. I think I take for granted the fact that right now at this point in my life - it's consistent. Almost predictable. Work, home, hang out with friends, sleep, have a good conversation, sleep and do it all over again.

I'm sure we all wish we could add a little spice to our life now and then. Bypass the boredom. Not me. Not now.

I went to church last Sunday and was greeted by a man with a gentle smile, a friendly hug, and the most calming of voices. He appeared health and was what I've recently referred to as a "quiet servant" with a strong presence among our small "church community". (A large group of us had recently joined with another church and this man was already serving in our new-found church). Anyway, I received word tonight that our friend, Jacky, had died. He had come down with the flu, which turned into pneumonia, caught a virus, ended up in a coma and was taken off life support earlier this evening. All in less than one weeks time. And so I say, in an instant...
Life Changes.

I'll take my mundane, same 'ole same 'ole life and be blessed by it. Yes, our friend is in a better place. I don't grieve for him. I grieve for his family and friends left behind whose life changed -
IN AN INSTANT.