I just arrived back home a few hours ago from a short trip to Dodge City, Kansas. A friend came by and picked me up and we spent two nights at the lovely Hampton Motel in Dodge City, Kansas. The rooms were large and very nice. The complimentary breakfast was the best I had ever been served before. The motel is adjacent to the very nice, large, casino on the outskirts of Dodge City, Kansas. The casino serves great food, and the price is reasonable. We enjoyed our stay there, and will plan to go back soon.
No matter where we go, how long we stay, or what we see or do, nothing can completely fill the void of being separated from our loved ones by death. However, it helps to carry us on a little farther each time we indulge. Its almost like going to the doctor for some illness we need to be treated for. We really don’t want to go, but know that it is best. When I am asked to go on a short trip now its like I would love to, but I can’t leave home. I need to stay home and grieve. If we don’t go to the doctor we may die. The same is true if we don’t get out of the house to lessen our grieving. The time comes when we do what is best no matter what. The roses still have the same lovely smell, but unless we put our noses close enough to the fragrances we smell nothing. I want to keep the loving memories of my dear ones with me forever, but I want to be strong enough to let them be just memories while I continue to travel down my journey. Day by day, little by little, I am growing stronger. I don’t ever expect to be pain free, but I know I can endure with the help of my Lord.
It was good to be back home, but I had to rest for several hours to adjust to this lonely house again. Everything is beginning to fall back in place. I am so thankful for friends and loved ones who do so much to make my life more pleasurable. What more could I ask? I pray that I can pay back just a small portion of what’s been given to me. I never fail each day to ask God for something that I can use to bless others. Even if I just quote His word, He has said to us that His word would not return to Him void. Surly I can do that. Today is Easter Sunday. I will be back in the saddle tomorrow doing the work along the trail. I am certainly planning to leave this house again soon for another time of refreshing and relaxation. Of course My home is always open for visitors to come and spend some time with me. Together we can make it work with God’s help.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
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