When the sun comes up this morning, a dear friend of mine is going to have the most gorgeous view of anyone I know. She will be on a hillside overlooking miles of green valleys and views that answer the question "Is there really a God? with a resounding YES.
And when the summer finally gives way to winter, she will find herself overlooking a snow covered valley. The once green trees will have given up their leaves and reveal large and numerous lakes and ponds that attract literally thousand upon thousands of various species of ducks.
As the winter progresses, the ducks will be replaced by flocks of wild geese migrating their way south.
We can see her smiling from ear to ear with that contagious grin as she begins to design pictures she will be sharing with her new friends. They will look in wonder at what she has done to bring new life to their home.
She will bring smiles to their faces because she has brought a fresh, new life to their home
Making people laugh and enjoying life is what she makes her such a special person!
And when Spring arrives, and the green fields return, flocks of wild turkey will come marching up the hill with their newest broods to introduce their newest resident.
She won’t suffer under the heat of the summer sun, because there is almost a constant breeze blowing over her hillside. So while we will complain about the summer heat, she will be smiling – always smiling – and overlooking her valley that will change before her very eyes.
And she will start each day - from now and forever - with that beautiful sunrise.
(My friend, Jennifer Wallace Ditterline, was laid to rest at the Mount Olive Cemetery near Pope County, Illinois Tuesday, August 14, 2011 Jennifer was 34 years old. She lost her life in a tragic vehicle accident and left a great void in the lives of her parents, brother, husband and countless friends. She will be greatly missed by us all.)
