Breathtaking Kentucky
On Friday, we took a beautiful drive to Lexington, KY to see Charles’ brother Robert and his wife Helen. For those who don’t know, Charles is my late husband.
The trees were in their colorful autumn dress and the fluffy clouds overhead made me aware once again of how God has blessed us with nature and with loving friends and family.
I’m thinking of all the wonderful visits we had over the years and then suddenly we’re ‘old’ and it’s almost over. I’m not trying to be morbid here just realistic and mindful of the importance of making the most of the time we have.
I love this quote by Jack Kornfield, American author and teacher:
” In the end just three things matter:
1.How well we have lived.
2. How well we have loved.
3. How well we have learned to let go.”
(Philippians 2:1-5). The apostle Paul reminds us we are called to be mindful and to live with an awareness of the present. I want to live up to this. How about you?
YES. YES. YES. I love that Jack Kornfield quote, and strive to remember those three most important things. Backing away from those things we can no longer do is definitely a learning process. I quoted from the apostle Paul in a column I wrote this morning…his words regularly challenge me too. May you find beauty in your ‘present’ today, Karen. Me too.
What a lovely comment, Kathleen. Thank you.
Karen
Beautiful, Karen. I love that you got to do that. How special. Yes, savoring all we still get to do now, being mindful of each day and the short time we have here. Missing you, my friend. love, Heidi
Missing you too, Heidi. All. is well here and I pray the same for you, precious friend.
Thank you so much Karen for your beautiful writing. The quote about the three things that are the most important are so true. I just love to read your writing because it always touches a deep place in my heart.
What a beautiful message, Sandy. Thank you.
Ah, Karen ! I could not agree more! It is an ongoing theme of many conversations I have had lately . Look back only on the good things God has done . Look at today and enjoy what He has made (nature Etc.) and what He is doing ( Changing lives) etc. Look ahead Trusting Him !
The product of trust is “Peace that passes all understanding” God bless you Karen 😍
Thank you, Etta Mae. What a loving and lovely message filled with truth.
What a lovely experience and gift to your heart! Thank you for sharing this….My son recently had a work trip to Kentucky and he too remarked of the beautiful surroundings there.
Love to you, Terrie
Terrie, thanks for sharing your son’s experience about KY. Warms my heart.
Great post. So true! I’m passing this along to a friend who’s also writing from the older perspective. 😉
Thanks, Laura. Wonderful to hear from you.