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Sometimes it takes a tragedy to hit before you actually stop doing what you said you'd stop doing at the beginning of the week, take stock of where your life is, really be honest about it and work at doing something about it. 

Today was truly one of the hardest days I've had to experience in the last few years. Not because it was something happening directly to me but to someone I really care so much about it's not even funny. I felt like what happened to him was basically happening to me. And watching him break down like that broke me down too. How does one watch someone you care about go through such a tragedy and know that you're pretty much helpless to take that pain away. 

But I do thank God because He always has a plan. What may be sudden and confusing to us is just another part of God's wonderful plan. Today I realized that this Dad of mine is ALWAYS in control. He never leaves us nor forsakes us at any time. His plan is always perfect. I really do love Him. He's just so amazing. So in tribute to my awesome God and Mama Rhoda, I've written this poem. 

I knew me even before you were in your  mothers womb
I knew all your days from beginning to the end 
From the end to the beginning 
You  grew to know Me but I always seemed to teach you  something new about Me.
My  Spirit walked with you  everyday 
As you learned to rely on Me alone,
Your life started to make an impact you never expected it would 
In the good and the bad, I am there 
In joy and sorrow, I am there. 
In success and set backs, You  there 
I love you with all of me. 

You have fought the good fight, daughter. 
You have finished your race. 
You have accomplished all that I needed you to do. 
Your son is safe in my hands 
His journey with Me has only just begun 

Be still and know that I am God
I am the God who created you from one word 
I love you more than you know. My ways are not your ways nor are my thoughts your thoughts. 
Trust in me
I know what I'm doing 
I know where I'm taking you 
The things that happen are all part of my plan for you 
Do not doubt me 
Desire to know Me as I know you 
The more you know Me, the more I will show you 
I will always fulfill the promises I have made for your life. 
I am the Lord your God, in it's time I will do this 

Remain in Me and I will remain in you.
Abide in My love always and you shall see the signs and wonders I'll perform in your life 
Be of good cheer for I AM with you.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened" - Dr. Seuss