I attended my first military funeral today. We honored the service and passing of Robert Reeves Sansing, my Mother’s husband.

I thank God for the years that He shared Bob with us. Bob’s life of integrity was a beautiful example to our blended family. He faithfully served his God . . . his family . . . and his country. I am proud to be among the mourners wishing I could have had more time with Bob . . . .

During a recent move, we unearthed a couple of time capsules in the shape of cardboard boxes.  The contents from these time capsules dated back over 30 years!  I was intrigued at what a younger me chose to treasure.  Not surprisingly much of what I had treasured then, looked like trash now.  However, I did find a couple jewels among the rubble.  And, later, God gave me the greatest treasure . . .

I saw myself as a 6’ flame of fire.  I believed it was God’s foreshadowing of what was to come.  At the end of the evening, Pastor Durham anointed us with “The Renewed Mind” by