The end

 

What do you think about Death? Are there really living dead? What comes after death? Do you believe in life after death? Do you fear death? This year was somewhat traumatic for me. It was realized that those that I was really close to in the past are now all gone to be with Jesus. There are a few that were friends and acquaintances still here with us but close friends there are none. Two of my three siblings are still alive but we are not very close. I have a few surviving cousins but we were never really close. Over the years those we love or were once close to drift apart, lose contact with, have changes in interests or move away to new adventures in life. In this world it is hard if not impossible to make a friend that is willing to spend the time to be with you and get to know you as someone who matters and cares. It is sad that people form immediate "impressions" as to who we/they are or are not. I make no excuses that I am guilty of this. It makes me guilty of putting myself above someone, assuming I am better than they are. This also places me/us at an endpoint where we are now isolated not just from others but Christ as well. It makes us feel that this is the end. It makes us ask "is this all there is?" My scripture for today is Philippians 2:1-4. This is the essence of who Christ was and who we are to become. It is not an easy lesson to learn but it is one we must learn. Christ felt alone and isolated just as we do. He knew who he was while we struggle to know who we are. He loved us completely and utterly as He gave His all for us. How is it we feel alone and isolated when that kind of love is still with us. It is not the end but the beginning. 

Today's image is of the Chinese Sacred Lily. The lily is not really a lily but a narcissus. This was a fun image to color. I am not sure which  Vintage site this was pulled from but was a fun image to color.

The Copic colors used are:

The diamond shaped marker in the lower right corner is a Wink of Stella silver pen. 

That is it for this week. May the good Lord Bless and keep you safe this week and always. Remember to always "Love The Details."