Nine years ago today, my beautiful 19-year-old niece was killed in a car accident. She was on her way home from visiting my mom in the hospital, where the whole family had gathered after Grandma’s quadruple bypass.
We feared that we would lose my mom. Instead, God called home our little Kellee.
Could you spare a prayer for both her and my sister? Because not a day goes by that she doesn’t miss her sweet girl.
Yesterday afternoon, I ran to Target for ingredients so that my family’d have supper. “Hey, aren’t you the lady that was here yesterday?” Yep. That was me.
As I waited at this stoplight:
I heard a siren and saw an ambulance in the rear view mirror. It was pulling into my subdivision and at that point, my imagination got the best of me.
I have a very active imagination. It gets the best of me ALL the time.
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| Photo by my Friend, Christine! |
Later, with the fixings for bean burritos in tow, I returned to find that all was still well. Well, all was well except for the 9-year-old…who was grim about her loss of computer privileges and wasn’t afraid to let me know.
Angela and I have been going ’round a lot. She is one of the funniest and smartest kids I know, and yet, she’s been blessed with an unbelievably strong will.
My husband does fine with her strong will because, in truth, she got it straight from him! (He backs me up on this, I promise.) So on days when I’ve given a punishment that’s hard, I have to square my shoulders and accept the consequences.
In other words, it’s never really just their punishment. If you’re a parent who cares, you bear it too.
Anyway, I’m saying all this because today’s a new day. Today is a gift and when I look at her–at those sparkly blue eyes and that mischievous grin–I see life and love and God and eternity.
This day.
This moment.
This life.
For Him.
My kids have to earn computer time with extra chores, so it's never a take-away item. When they have seriously misbehaved, I make 'em my slave for a number of days. That means they do their school work in the morning, and then, all afternoon, they work for me doing whatever I want, no play time. It's a rare punishment, and quite effective, and I get lots of odd jobs done around the house. 🙂
Praying for your niece's soul Mags and for your dear sister. God Bless you!!
God bless your sister with comfort and peace today and everyday. And may your sweet niece's soul be joyful with Jesus for all eternity! xoxo
Oh my. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your niece….even nine years later. How terribly sad. We will keep you all in our prayers, especially her parents.
Thinking of you and your family on this sad day. Blessings to all,
Joolz xx
Second time today someone mentioned a wonderful teenager killed in a car accident. I will pray for them both as well as their families. Awhile ago you asked for comments on why we read your post. For me it is because so much of what you say is relevant to my own journey. You have a gift for getting to the heart of the matter, humorously. That's what I need these days: relevant, important, quick and funny. Thanks so much for blogging! You are a gift.
Oh my sweetness, is that a AHG uniform? Our girls joined this past September; would it be so bold as to ask if my girl can write your girl? Email when you can, no rush.
Hey, if I can't have you over for coffee at least our girls can write… ;-).
Prayers for your niece and sister <3
I am so sorry Margaret. I'll be praying for Kellee, your sister, and the whole family.
My heart and prayers are with you and your family on this hard day. This mama's heart knows that pain too well.
I read your blog regularly and comment rarely…I just wanted to let you know that your sister and niece will most definitely be in my family's prayers. Nikki