A reminder

Many years ago I created this bit of crewel work. It's small, just 5x7.   I gave it to my mother as a gift and she kept it in her kitchen.  I hope it was a comfort and encouragement to her through the years.  After my mother died this sampler returned to me and I have had it on the bookcase in my bedroom ever since.  So many times when I walk by I glance at it.  Somehow it has taken on special significance since two members of my extended family are now battling leukemia.  It has reminded me anew of what is really important in life...and that this life is short.   It's not to be wasted and as I get older,  I hope even more that God will use me to make a lasting impact somewhere and with someone.   It's also a reminder to me of where my source of strength comes from in difficult times past, present and future.    Life may be fragile but the Creator of it is not...and that is beyond comforting.