Yesterday I lost a dear friend. This special woman was in my life for 28 years. Death tends to make us reflect on life. What was this person's life all about? What did they mean to me? Are there any lessons, any takeaways, for me to apply?
My special friend had many talents, but her best talent was loving people well. She made me feel I was worth her time. She made herself available when I needed counsel or just needed a smile and a hug. And what's more -- she did this for everyone she knew. Imagine it -- a person who makes every other person feel they are her favorite!
Today there are thousands of people grieving because she is suddenly gone from us. They are posting amazing tributes on her Facebook page. There are dozens of pictures of her standing next to a friend and smiling -- as if each friend now treasures the fact that she especially loved them.
But amidst this grief there is also joy. Feeling loved makes our hearts rejoice. The Scripture instructs us to "love each other deeply." When we do that, opening our hearts and homes -- as Sandy did -- we empower others to love as well.
Sandy Winn has helped each of us to love well.
Lorraine Mahan
10-28-2016
1 Peter 4:8-10
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