The phrase 'Live, Laugh, Love' has been gracing the walls and mantles of families for several years now. To be honest, I had lost sight of its true meaning until the funeral today. Matt Phillips embodied the phrase without fail around every person he came in contact with. He knew his life might be shorter than other people's but he would not let that stop him from living a full life. Every single word that was said about him was the exact word I would've described him with. I get so caught up in my problems that life passes me by. He sure did have an infectious laugh! He could laugh at himself more than anyone else. I think I forget to laugh at myself sometimes. And love. Matt loved in many ways. Through encouraging and including people, through his laughter, through his intellect, and through is desire to lead people to Christ. Also another thing I lose sight of at times...and I do not have a physical disability!
This little man was a giant to many people.
On another note, I have been giving therapy at West Texas Rehab center for a few days now and have learned so much. I feel like my brain will explode but that I am taking steps towards a career. I haven't decided where I want to work and God has many open doors for me. All I know, is that this next 18 months will fly by! We are guaranteed to not be the same person when we finish. The truth is, I am never 'finished', until God chooses to bring me home. Then I will be perfect, just like Matt is now.
Keep reading (and trusting)...brighter days will come soon! Be joy
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