We have a lot to be thankful for on this Thankful Thursday. This picture below is of my family and our Pastor. Last Sunday my mom joined our church at Herbert Memorial United Methodist. It has been a long journey for my mom since my Dad passed away of cancer almost two years ago. Mom has adopted a saying for her self; “Not all who wander are lost”. In other words my mom wasn’t lost from God or family but lost in trying to figure out her new normal and where to put roots.
In this scripture from Ephesians, as a body of Christ Jesus, we are held together and support one another. Through the outpouring of God’s love, we help one other to love, serve, and grow in Christ Jesus. Fellowship is vital part of nurturing our relationships. We are thankful that we have the opportunity to worship together. In 2020 we learned to appreciate fellowship as most of us were not able to gather due to COVID. I encourage us all to not forget that season and to always be thankful for opportunities to fellowship and worship together with our brothers and sisters in God’s house.
“From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” Ephesians 4:16 NIV
Water Walkers 
I have so much to be thankful for through this journey. It is not something I wish on anyone but unfortunately we will all have to go through it when losing a loved one. I have a new normal now and I have so much peace knowing God has a plan for my future. The stages of grief are real and I want to encourage each of you to walk through each stage one day at a time. I promise you the only way you will be stuck is if you don’t keep walking. There is no time to finish the stages and I have found at times I’ve had to walk through them more then once.
As Julie mentioned my new slogan is “Not All Who Wander Are Lost”. I have adopted that, it’s not one I made up but it does resonate with me. I guess you can call me a Rambling Rose with roots.
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