Regrets

I read a post on Facebook the other day that broke my heart. A friend had passed away after a long battle with cancer. I knew that she was finally free and that she was experiencing a joyful reunion with our Savior and her loved ones that had gone on before her. She knew Brock and I imagine that she also saw him and gave him a huge hug.

The heartbreaking part was the words of her daughter. They had parted ways several years ago because of disagreements and hadn’t spoken in almost 10 years. Her daughter posted the following:

“I regret being stubborn and holding grudges over stuff that doesn’t even matter!! I went and stood next to my mother’s body today and said my goodbyes and all the other things I needed and wanted that should have been said years ago!! It should have never been this way!! I should have let the stupid stuff go, because it’s too late now. I will live with regrets of all the “ I should haves.”

Her pain touched my heart and I pray that she will experience peace. I also pray that her public, heartfelt, expression of her situation will reach others who may be in the same situation. That they will choose to let go of the grudges and resentments and make the decision to reconcile with their loved ones before it’s too late.

Lord, please comfort my friend and give her peace. Help us to realize that life is short and that relationships are a blessing, a gift from You. Help us to let go of things that in the end mean nothing and to hold tightly to relationships that mean everything. Amen.