The joy and art of Acceptance!

The joy and art of Acceptance!


There are times in our life where we learn the art and joy of “Acceptance.”

I received some news today that by all measures could be considered bad: My grandfather passed. My buddy, patriarch of the family, died of a massive heart attack. So in this season of Love, I am faced with heartbreak.

Like every day, I’m faced with a decision to “accept” or “not to accept.” I choose to accept. I accept that he showed and taught us how to love and be loved as part of his legacy. I accept that he was an example of a hard-working and dedicated man. I accept that though we cannot bring him back; we can continue to be an example of the great qualities that he gave us as a gift to our present and future. I accept that God has a plan, (Jeremiah 29:11) to prosper us and to keep us to give us hope and a future. I accept that God’s promises are forever, and my grandfather, your dad, uncle, cousin, brother, husband, and friend walked, lived, and believed God’s promises!

Acceptance is part of love!

* This was not my hope to go in this direction for this week's conversation, but I hope you have enjoyed it. I also hope that it will compel you to reach out to those you love and let them know it. Or so my granny would say, "give me my flowers (hugs, kisses, affections, flower, etc) while I can yet smell them!"

100% Woman