Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Psalm 90:12 (NIV)
"How are you doing?" she asked. "I heard
about the death of your grandmother and have been thinking about you."
My eyes widened in surprise and pleasure as I recognized my friend
Melanie's voice on the phone. She's a friend I dearly love, but we live
long-distance and don't stay in close touch.
I told her about my sadness, but also my joy
over the fullness of my grandmother's life, and we continued to catch
up on old friends, kids and church. I started to wonder when we'd get to
the reason for her call. Finally, there was a pause, and she explained
that she needed to go back to her work day in a minute.
I was stunned. That was it?
