Saturday, November 12, 2011

Outlive Your Life

I'm taking a break from my 30 Days of Thanksgiving posts to share some personal thoughts.  Earlier this week, we heard the news of a tragedy that affected Michael's hometown.  A 37 year old... a daughter, a wife, a mother... was tragically killed in a weather related car accident just outside of Amarillo.  
I did not know her.  I knew of her, but did not know her personally.  Soon after hearing the news of her death I came across this video that was made almost a year ago to the date of her death.  I've watched it a few times now and thought I would share it.  Even though I did not know this beautiful woman, her words have touched my heart deeply. The morning after Michael received the call of her accident, I broke down crying after I realized that we were the same age.  Only 37.
Take a moment and watch her video.  What a powerful reminder to remember to Outlive Your Life.  
The morning of her death, Denai recorded a message on Grief- Loss of a Spouse, Parent, Child(ren) on blogtalkradio.  You can listen to it here.
My prayers continue for those who knew Denai.  For her family and friends.  I wish I had known her.  What a beautiful testimony her life was... and continues to be.



~jen

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