Transition:
tran·si·tion
tranˈziSHən,-ˈsiSHən/
noun
1.
the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
"students in transition from one program to another"
tranˈziSHən,-ˈsiSHən/
noun
1.
the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
"students in transition from one program to another"
My mom got a phone call today from another sister whose mother-in-law recently passed away. I also have several sisters who currently have loved ones in hospice care. This made me think of all the wonderful people in my life that have passed through. I began to reflect on what I learned from them and all the beautiful gifts I have received from each one of them. Among them there are some pretty daring "SHERO's"...as I remember each of them I smile. I remember what their transitions were like. for some I was present when they crossed over. For other's I had just visited or talked with them. Some were sick awhile and dropped some final "science" on me. Some were here today and a sweet memory the next. But for each there was a distinct and definite transition.
Perhaps it is my rapidly approaching 45th birthday that has me thinking of my own life and the transitions I am taking. Maybe I am feeling the "disturbance in the force" as those who are close to me help their beloved make the final leg of the journey. I am in prayer for all those who are taking the journey as well as those who will be left to mourn them.
I remember the last time I sat with my Grandmother before she went home to be with the Lord. I had just found out I was pregnant with my youngest child. I had commented to a co-worker that I was going home to NY to visit with my Grandmother and say my goodbyes. My co-worker told me "don't say that". I remember telling her, "it's ok, you see this beautiful, sweet, loving lady, who has taught me so much in my life is going to give me one final lesson, she is going to teach me how to let her go." I spent that week with Grandma, we laughed as we reminisced about the journey we had taken together. I asked her who was gonna help me take care of this new baby. She just smiled...she told me how she has been reading the book of revelation and reminded me that "That is where we all want to be" with the Lord in Heaven, where there is no more sorrow, no more pain and nothing but joy. We told each other how much we loved one another. We ate all her favorite foods and just soaked up every minute together. The morning I left she walked me to the car and even let me take her picture. She stood at the front door, waving and blowing kisses to me, like she had done so many days before as I would leave for school or work. Two months later I spoke to her over the phone sang her a song, told her how much I loved her and said goodbye. That afternoon, Mommy called to say she was gone...
Transition: The process or period of changing from one state or condition to another. The process...until now I always associated this word with death, the passing of a dear soul. Today I found out that the Monarch butterfly goes through 4 stages in it's life and through 4 generations in one year. The four stages of the monarch butterfly life cycle are the egg, the larvae (caterpillar), the pupa (chrysalis), and the adult butterfly. The four generations are actually four different butterflies going through these four stages during one year until it is time to start over again with stage one and generation one. The fourth generation of monarch butterflies is a little bit different than the first three generations. The fourth generation is born in September and October and goes through exactly the same process as the first, second and third generations except for one part. The fourth generation of monarch butterflies does not die after two to six weeks. Instead, this generation of monarch butterflies migrates to warmer climates like Mexico and California and will live for six to eight months until it is time to start the whole process over again. (http://www.monarch-butterfly.com/)
I know your probably thinking what I was thinking when I heard this...SO? What's that got to do with me? Then suddenly I could see it clearly, We women start out as the little egg, we are born and live our childhood years(the caterpillar), we bloom into our teenage years(the chrysalis) and then finally exit our cocoon as the adult butterfly. And unlike generations before us, we can choose to migrate through life and live on to share our beauty and strength with those around us. You see God has gifted you to bring the same light and joy that the sight of the Monarch butterfly brings. You were hand-crafted and hand picked by Him to do what only YOU can do! Your Talents, your smile, the sound of your voice that gives comfort to another. These are all the Marvelous gifts He has placed within you.
Are you at your cross-roads? Do you feel like everything around you is shifting? Is there a desire on the inside of you calling you to something greater than yourself? I want to encourage you don't shy away from it. RUN TO THE ROAR! You see in the transition of death, or as the bible calls it when this mortal flesh puts on immortality, there is a complete transformation. You are no longer confined to the human body and therefore no longer of this world. As Grandma said you will be where we all long to be. It was ok for her to feel that way, because she knew she had completed the work God intended for her to do. I'm FEELING a transition of a different sort, maybe it's that business you always wanted to start, perhaps it's those 10 pounds you have been promising yourself to take off. Maybe you want to go back to school, but have been afraid to try it. Sister, I encourage you today to make the decision to let your faith be bigger than your fear. Cause one thing we know from our loved ones and the Butterfly, life is short and tomorrow isn't promised to us! My final note:
“If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don’t you think he’ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God’s giving. People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. Matthew 6:33 MSG
Blessing on your Journey! Love ya!
-----TBYRD
#SISTERHOOD
Perhaps it is my rapidly approaching 45th birthday that has me thinking of my own life and the transitions I am taking. Maybe I am feeling the "disturbance in the force" as those who are close to me help their beloved make the final leg of the journey. I am in prayer for all those who are taking the journey as well as those who will be left to mourn them.
I remember the last time I sat with my Grandmother before she went home to be with the Lord. I had just found out I was pregnant with my youngest child. I had commented to a co-worker that I was going home to NY to visit with my Grandmother and say my goodbyes. My co-worker told me "don't say that". I remember telling her, "it's ok, you see this beautiful, sweet, loving lady, who has taught me so much in my life is going to give me one final lesson, she is going to teach me how to let her go." I spent that week with Grandma, we laughed as we reminisced about the journey we had taken together. I asked her who was gonna help me take care of this new baby. She just smiled...she told me how she has been reading the book of revelation and reminded me that "That is where we all want to be" with the Lord in Heaven, where there is no more sorrow, no more pain and nothing but joy. We told each other how much we loved one another. We ate all her favorite foods and just soaked up every minute together. The morning I left she walked me to the car and even let me take her picture. She stood at the front door, waving and blowing kisses to me, like she had done so many days before as I would leave for school or work. Two months later I spoke to her over the phone sang her a song, told her how much I loved her and said goodbye. That afternoon, Mommy called to say she was gone...
Transition: The process or period of changing from one state or condition to another. The process...until now I always associated this word with death, the passing of a dear soul. Today I found out that the Monarch butterfly goes through 4 stages in it's life and through 4 generations in one year. The four stages of the monarch butterfly life cycle are the egg, the larvae (caterpillar), the pupa (chrysalis), and the adult butterfly. The four generations are actually four different butterflies going through these four stages during one year until it is time to start over again with stage one and generation one. The fourth generation of monarch butterflies is a little bit different than the first three generations. The fourth generation is born in September and October and goes through exactly the same process as the first, second and third generations except for one part. The fourth generation of monarch butterflies does not die after two to six weeks. Instead, this generation of monarch butterflies migrates to warmer climates like Mexico and California and will live for six to eight months until it is time to start the whole process over again. (http://www.monarch-butterfly.com/)
I know your probably thinking what I was thinking when I heard this...SO? What's that got to do with me? Then suddenly I could see it clearly, We women start out as the little egg, we are born and live our childhood years(the caterpillar), we bloom into our teenage years(the chrysalis) and then finally exit our cocoon as the adult butterfly. And unlike generations before us, we can choose to migrate through life and live on to share our beauty and strength with those around us. You see God has gifted you to bring the same light and joy that the sight of the Monarch butterfly brings. You were hand-crafted and hand picked by Him to do what only YOU can do! Your Talents, your smile, the sound of your voice that gives comfort to another. These are all the Marvelous gifts He has placed within you.
Are you at your cross-roads? Do you feel like everything around you is shifting? Is there a desire on the inside of you calling you to something greater than yourself? I want to encourage you don't shy away from it. RUN TO THE ROAR! You see in the transition of death, or as the bible calls it when this mortal flesh puts on immortality, there is a complete transformation. You are no longer confined to the human body and therefore no longer of this world. As Grandma said you will be where we all long to be. It was ok for her to feel that way, because she knew she had completed the work God intended for her to do. I'm FEELING a transition of a different sort, maybe it's that business you always wanted to start, perhaps it's those 10 pounds you have been promising yourself to take off. Maybe you want to go back to school, but have been afraid to try it. Sister, I encourage you today to make the decision to let your faith be bigger than your fear. Cause one thing we know from our loved ones and the Butterfly, life is short and tomorrow isn't promised to us! My final note:
Blessing on your Journey! Love ya!
-----TBYRD
#SISTERHOOD
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