Love Fiercely and Freely and Without Fear

"If we remembered everyday that we could lose someone at any moment, we would love them more fiercely and freely, and without fear – not because there is nothing to lose, but because everything can always be lost."

I had the best time visiting my grandmother in Tennessee this week! It was only three days but we packed everything in that we could. Isn't that the funny thing about time... when you want it to hurry it drags and when you wish it would last forever it flies. But Monday was the 10th anniversary of losing my maternal grandmother and so every second I get to spend with my only remaining grandparent means so much!

We woke up early and had coffee and breakfast together. Went to her Quilters & Crafters class at the First Baptist Church. Worked on a community quilt she and several other women have been stitching since January (photo above). Had a southern style salad potluck and possibly the best chess pie I've ever tasted (that may be my diet talking). Came home and enjoyed the Tennessee spring weather and some shade before getting our hands dirty pulling weeds from her flower bed. It was so nice to see the green day lily leaves standing proudly where before they had been smothered in weeds, dried leaves and dead stems. I knew God was teaching me a lesson through that symbolism. I'll share it with you later this week.

We ate leftovers for dinner. Fried chicken and green beans. And a thing called milk gravy over rice. It may be the best thing ever! If you don't know what it is, I'm sorry. Only my grandmother can make it like she makes it and I'm not sharing her instructions any time soon. :)

We watched the sunset over the water. 

We shared a couple of glasses of red wine and enjoyed the cool breeze.

Shared hugs. Shared laughs. Shared stories. Enjoyed every second! Not because there was nothing to lose, but because everything can always be lost.

I love you, Grandma Jean and I have been so blessed to be your first grandchild. You are a treasure to me and I love you with all my heart!

~Liz

Who is it that you need to love more fiercely and freely and without fear while you can? Do it. Because everything can always be lost.