Forgivness............

I talk about alot of things and forgiving others is one of them. A few weeks ago my Uncle Al passed away. During that time there was a lot of finger pointing and blame (there is still some ongoing). I was trying to be strong for my Aunt Amie, while trying to fight off all the negativity being throne my way. As I read my tribute to Uncle Al during his service, I noticed the separation of family was more apparent then ever before. We were there to celebrate his life, yet family members wouldn't even look at each other. I spoke from my heart and I asked that the past be left in the past. Well I  believe in leading by example and as luck would have it, I was able to start my journey to peace that day.
I had not seen nor talked to my father in almost eight years, as I walked back into the church, I ran into my dad. I hugged him and the tears began to flow. He thought I was crying because of my Uncle's passing, but I was crying tears of joy because after all those years I have truly forgiven him. I can't teach my children, nor can I speak those words to encourage others if I don't walk or live in that light myself.
I always say we are going to do two things in life and that's live and die. The time in between will either be spent doing something extraordinary, or you will just go through life's highway window shopping thinking of what you would like to do as opposed to what you were born to do. I would love to live in a world of peace and harmony,with a side of excitement, yet we know there is always spoon of drama, and a teaspoon Lord Hav Mercy, and a pinch of whoa is me. But in the end it's these little challenges that get us to our destination and makes the journey a little bit more interesting.