One more day...

If I had just one more day to share with you, I'd give up almost anything to be by your side.
Just one more hour to hold your hand,
One more minute to tell you how much you mean to me.
One more second to see the sparkle in your eye.

If I had just one more day to be with you, I'd let go of my fears and anguish.
Just one more hour to grab another story from you.
One more minute to hear your laughter.
One more second to see you smile.

If I had just one more day to be with you, how grateful I'd truly feel.
Just one more hour to gain a bit of wisdom from you.
One more minute to let you know I care.
One more second to share an everlasting embrace.

The days are fleeting fast before me like a blink of an eye.
As time waits for no one to say their last goodbyes.
He leads them to that other side where we cannot see
We cannot reach, we cannot be until He's called us there.

For now, I will remain thankful for that last moment,
That last laughter, that last bit of happy life we use to share,
Knowing we will get that one more day, one more hour,
in the place where time stands still forever more.
~ Crystal Fugate (5/16/2011)

There is never enough time to say goodbye or prepare us for the loss of those who mean so much to us.  Every day should be a new beginning with those we care about.  Take advantage of the moment, the feeling to say, to be, and to live for today. We never know what tomorrow may bring nor can we see God's expiration dates on our lives. Yet we can be grateful for every hour and every second we share with one another.

Experience Today!

Take It Easy...

These past few weeks have been really stressful for me. Losing a close friend, struggling with classes and work,  the worries of world and trying to keep up with other personal stuff in my life has brought me back to that place full of anxiety.  It's that place where I try to carry everything upon my shoulders while pushing God aside.  With so much going on in our society, I make up in my mind that He doesn't have time for me.  I assume my needy little prayers are so insignificant compared to the issues of others.

This is exactly how I felt today! :^) 
My mom with her grandpa,
Wayne Back (Bach). It's great to know God's
there when we cry like babies!

After sniffling over my troubles this morning, I remembered my handy little chart posted by my desk.  My chart has a list of those negative remarks that so often pop in my head.  I also have scripture and positive reinforcements listed against those negative remarks.  My favorite this morning was Hewbrews 13:5 which states I will never leave you nor forsake you.  Regardless of the troubles of the world, God has promised to always be there even when others disapppoint us or are not there.  He comforts us when we are scared, unsure of life, and even frightened of answered prayers.

A few weeks ago my cousin Teresa shared with me of photos of my mom from years ago hanging with her cousins, Charles, John, and Bob Fugate. How simple life seemed to be as a child with no responsibilities. Yet everyone seems to have struggles and responsibilities.  Wouldn't it be nice to just chill out in the wagon and let God pull it for awhile?

My mom hanging with her cousins,
Charles, John, and Bob Fugate



Blogging my struggles and getting refocused in His Word reminded me of chilling in that wagon.  The worries of my finals, family, friends, and the weight of the world is now in His Hands to carry. He can do a better job than I can.  :^) God Bless!

May your worries and struggles be lifted into His Hands.

Happy Mom's Day to My Mommy,

Patricia Colleen Fugate!