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Today was an exceptional day.  I just got done talking with my mother-in-law, Cris Malseed, before she turned in for the night.  Cris is a champion.  She has been battling pulmonary hypertension for 3 1/2 years now, has been #1 on the transplant list for over 6 months, and was as sassy tonight as her granddaughter Ella was!  I definitely know where all my girls get it!! 

Talking with her just makes you think about life...because every day of hers is so precious.  Each hour she defies the odds.  Every day she inspires hope.  I remember in high school preaching a sermon where I challenged everyone to "live each day as if it were your last."  For Cris, this is reality.  I'm sure she still has her regrets every now and then with how she spends the moments and little bit of energy that she does have, but to live life with a sense of urgency...it just makes everyone around her want to ensure that each one of those moments is a full one.  She said tonight that she's absolutely certain that the only reason she is still here is for her granddaughters.  I don't know if I would say that's the only reason (who knows what God's purposes may be in allowing all this?) but I do know it does my heart good to watch those two precious little girls fill their grammy's love tank to overflowing. 

Well, there it is...deep thoughts on a Monday night.  And before I forget, if you want to see Sunday's sermon notes, HERE they are.  I didn't do the devotional questions this time...I lost my help this past Sunday (missed ya'll!).  But perhaps those of you who access this can come up with some applications of your own.  I'd love to know how you're processing life these days.  Leave a comment if you have time.    Much Love~BB