This is my mom’s birthday. In heaven she is one-hundred-four years old. She overcame many challenges here but left a legacy of accomplishments and an unquenchable “I can do anything through Christ Who strengthens me” attitude. Hebrews 1:6 says: “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists, and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” I just completed her memoir, including many writing pieces she left behind, published for the first time in Her Name Was Bess. Susie Larson reminds us today in Blessings for Every Day (Amazon): “May you learn to trust God in increasing measure. when He calls, may you follow where He leads, step out without having all of the information, speak up without having all the answers, and look up when your circumstances threaten to weigh you down. May you live, breathe, and speak as one who is ensured victory and equipped to do the impossible.” Mom would have liked that. She lived it. Anne Frank said, “In spite of everything, I still believe people are good at heart.” (Goodrich and Hackett, Diary of Anne Frank) We are called on to prove that today.
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