Today I woke up SUPER early and made a whirlwind trip with my brother, Jeff, to Joplin to support my family as they laid to rest one of the neatest young people I've been blessed to know.
It has been several years since I've truly hung out with Matt, but that doesn't mean I think losing him at the age of 26 was easy for anyone. In fact, today my AMAZING family had the hardest day of their lives. Knowing that broke my heart. I spent ten years in Joplin, and those first few years I spent a fair amount of time with Matt and his brother Josh. I actually kid-sat them when they were at the age of needing a sitter. Obviously, they outgrew that need, and I just enjoyed hanging out with them as they got older.
The thing I remember most about Matt is his laugh.
Matt was always laughing or telling a funny story when I was around him.
I remember so many times he would make me laugh so hard I broke out into the silent laugh.
He was a genuinely happy person.
Today, at one point during the service, I pictured Matt coming out of his casket and saying, "Come on, let's have some fun!" That's just how I remember him.
I'll be praying in the days and weeks to come as my family misses the amazing Matt.
I believe that losing people is the hardest part of living life this side of Heaven.
The good news is, we will one day be united. *grin*
Matt, thanks for all the laughter and love. We all miss you already.
Dear God, please strengthen my family. Life this side of Heaven is difficult because we can't see Matt until we're with You. So please give everyone what they need to walk out their lives on this side of Heaven. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Life is still good, because I know I will see Matt again one day in Heaven. I also know that Matt would not want us all to stay sad because he's gone. I realize we need to walk through the emotions in a healthy way, but I also believe that after that, he wants us to live life to the fullest. I also believe he would want us to have fun while we do it too.
*grin*
LIFE.
IS.
GOOD.
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I am in year 23 as a Special Educator at the elementary level. I did one year of Middle School last year though, and loved it! At the moment I'm at the elementary level and do like it. I also serve in the JoyKC community as a volunteer and board member. I also continue to serve at Camp Barnabas as a cabin Mom. I am enjoying this life I'm living!
About Me
- Ms. Springer
- I am a Special Education Teacher who loves the little people in my life. *grin* I was born with Cerebral Palsy and walk with a limp, but it doesn't slow me down at all! I had a dog named Jay who was my best friend. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, watching movies and tv, and going to church. Finding Nemo is my favorite movie of all-time! Reading is one of my FAVORITE things to do!
Weird But True Facts
Your body gives off light you cannot see.
A kid is most likely to break a wrist than any other bone in his body.
Eating dark chocolate can improve your attention span.
Fingernails grow faster on the hand you write with.
When you speed down a steep hill on a roller coaster, your stomach and intestines move around a little.
Feeling positive emotions can lessen your pain.
If you chew gum while listening to a catchy song, you're less likely to get it stuck in your head.
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Being single doesn't mean you're weak, it means you're strong enough to wait for what you deserve. ♥
Reading is the sole means by which we slip involuntarily, often helplessly, into another's skin, another's voice, another's soul." Joyce Carol Oates
"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You." Dr. Seuss
"That's insane" Mr. Springer after riding THE PATRIOT at Worlds of Fun.
"You can't run the race with God with one foot in bed."
Misty Edwards, IHOP-KC
Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you ever can."
John Wesley
An excuse is the same as a lie.
Mrs. W., SVE
Words are weak instruments of love. People need to be shown love, not told.
-Book, Blessed Child
An infinite God can give all of Himself to each of His children. He does not distribute Himself that each may have a part, but to each one He gives all of Himself as fully as if there were no others.
-A.W. Tozer
Love isn't a feeling, it is an ability.
~Movie, Dan in Real Life
Love is like the ocean, you can see where it begins, but not where it ends.
~Unknown
Aspire to inspire before you expire.
~Unknown
Attitude is the crayon that colors your world.
~Unknown
A smile confuses an approaching frown.
~Unknown
Be Kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some sort of battle.
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"Never let your memories be bigger than your dreams."
Karen
"There is a sacredness in tears, they are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They are messengers of overwhelming grief and of unspeakable love."
Washington Irving
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
Eleanor Roosevelt
"I didn't stumble 1,000 times...the light bulb was an invention of 1,001 steps."
Thomas Edison
"You can't possibly hit the ball if you're thinking about all the possible ways you can miss."
Unknown
"Hey Pleasant, you remember the movie It's a Wonderful Life?" "Yes, Slim." "I am having a wonderful life." Slim, Shuttles
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- 90 Minutes in Heaven
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- BOOST by Kathy Mackel
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- Blessed Child
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- Girl Stolen by April Henry
- MUMSKET by D. Ed. Hoggatt
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- THE MAZE RUNNER SERIES by James Dashner
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- The Potato Chip Puzzles by Eric Berlin
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- The Shadow Children Series By Haddix
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- Divergent Series
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