Twentiseven into Twenti8

27 was a rough and tough year for me despite all the smiles, I cannot lie. I remember when I told a friend that the toughness I’ve experienced for that year, I had never experienced even as a student in school, nevertheless, I realized that my countenance towards not having money, not achieving what I planned to, not doing the things I want to for the people I want to and how I want to have changed tremendously. There is this peace I have when I come to that mountain that looks so high and not climbable and it helps me stay calm and keeps me in faith and hope but sincerely, there are days I get worried about time and seasons but I don’t dwell in it. After all, I’m not superhuman.

On the first day of 28, I went to a burial ceremony of a rare gem that passed on at 25. I didn’t have any personal relationship with her but I knew she meant a lot to my precious friend so I went against the odds (going for a burial on my birthday) and during the tributes and side comments of this said gem, I realized as much as she lived for quarter of a century, she lived a life full of love, faith, hope, generosity, peace, joy and so much more. There was no one that she'd come close to without feeling the good of her. I shared tears when the children choir of her church came to sing and some couldn’t hold their tears. Children Cry? That was deeper for me. This means she imparted on both the youngest generation and the oldest that came across her. I can only remember her smile the first day I met her and her sincere question of care as to how we were leaving since we had a long day with a volunteer medical outreach. I thank God that at least I have that smile too (smiles).

But all this got me asking myself, how much impact have I made here on earth? If I go today, what will people know me for?

We are extremely scared of death as humans but it is inevitable. Our concern shouldn’t be the fear of death but the consciousness of how well we are living to impact on everyone we come in contact with.

My conclusion after that burial ceremony that made my perception about some thoughts stronger is; I will live life to its fullest. I will be more intentional about my value for people. I must fulfill my purpose here on earth while I’m here. I’ll leave a good legacy behind.

So help me God.

Twenty-eight I am prepared for you to bring it on.

I rest my case.

My Thoughts

©Ala O. Wilcox