God and Happiness and Love
| August 13, 2011 | Posted by Sweet Tooth Runner under Uncategorized |
HAPPINESS!! I am just SO happy!!!
Earlier today, some family visited, and they brought with them a DVD. It was a memorial DVD of one of the BEST people I’ve ever had the honour of knowing.
This is my uncle. He died suddenly of a heart attack in November. He was a truly amazing guy. He was freakin’ HILARIOUS too! My momma says I inherited my ‘special’ personality from him 
I was so BLESSED to have him in my life!! He was so generous and was the one who introduced me to one of the biggest passions in my life- running! He was one of my favourite people in the ENTIRE WORLD!! You couldn’t fail to smile when Raj was around 
At first, I didn’t take his death all that well. I hid it from most people, but it was a silent struggle. Sadly, it has deeply affected my momma, and I know she is still struggling with it now…
Today though it REALLY HIT ME. Raj is up in heaven having the BEST time with God!! I know he is having an absolute BLAST up there!! He is living in eternity with GOD and HAPPINESS and LOVE!!
So you know what? That is how I’m going to live MY life.
With God and happiness and love!!
And a lot of ‘specialness’ thrown in to make Raj proud
Have you ever lost someone close to you? How did you deal with it?
What are three words that sum up YOUR life?
Got any good plans for the rest of the weekend? Long run, church, pancakes, family time…could things get any better?!
I hope you all have an AMAZING weekend!! <3
God helps me with all of my struggles and situations, I know he is ALWAYS there to help me through. He is Amazing I thank him for sending his son to die for our sins on the cross.
God.eat.run.
god bless
& cook/bake. run, church.
summer reading for school :/
love your blog!!
I LOVE this post! You always make me smile
I’m glad you’re living your life in such a positive way, your attitude reminds me to be positive too!
My plans for the rest of the weekend include: church, the day at the boyfriend’s house and yummy eats
Oh and I think for my three words I’d choose Love, Live and Learn, funnily enough
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Your uncle sounds amazing. It’s so crazy when we finally realize that the sadness of losing someone is being diminished a bit by the awesomeness of knowing them.
One of my best friends little brothers was killed in January of 2010 in Afghanistan, and it hit me hard. I’d never lost anyone to non-natural causes before, never anyone close to my age, and never a friend, or someone in the war. I struggled and I still have bad days now, but I’m at that stage of just being so proud and lucky to have known him.
Three words that sum up my life: Make you happy. I always want to live my life happy with what I am doing overall and how I’m living.
Weekend good stuff: Run, yoga, sushi today. Work tomorrow blahhhh but afterwards I get to go to my favorite yoga class that I’ve missed for a few weeks because of work schedule.
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Love this post! I think it’s really hard when someone close to us passes because in our own selfishness we want them around. Not saying “selfish” in a negative or dissing you kind of way – you know what I mean. I think that we should focus on how God is partying it up with our loved ones!
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This is so great, you have come to a point that some people never reach in their entire lives – and that is really something to be proud of! I have lost a few people in my life, and I always make sure to keep doing the things that would have made them happy, knowing they somewhere they are smiling at me. I’m still unsure of my beliefs when it comes to heaven, but I do believe that a good spirit never dies
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This is an amazing post. You have such a great attitude! I found when I lost someone I had to let it all out, friends were SO important for me, I couldn’t have done it without them. Going through tough things are, well, tough, but I truly believe that they make me appreciate the little things that much more.
I’m going to church and to see The Help tomorrow and I’m so excited!
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hey, i just found your blog while at Katie’s blog (faith food fitness).
lookin good over here!
so sorry about your uncle. there are some people that we just click with and it’s indescribable. i’m sorry you no longer have him with you on earth, but i’m happy that He’s with God and that you’ll get to see him again for all eternity
1-i lost my grandpa several years ago whom i was very close to. i actually dealt with it pretty well since it was the end of his suffering.
2-three words to sum up my life? FULL OF FAITH
3-weekend plans-harvest my sis-in-law’s garden while she’s out of town, bake, good coffee, play with my daughter, & church
p.s. i’m gonna follow you on twitter
Amazing post and I love your attitude and love for life. It’s really hard to lose the people who inspire you and help you find yourself. I’ve lost a grandfather who I gained my love of knowledge from and last year I lost my mentor to cancer. I never stop thinking about them or what they taught me. I know they’re watching me from above and I’ll make them proud
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Another very moving post chica!! I want to live my life to the fullest. Even if it’s not the longest, I want to take something out of everyday and be the best I can be. But i never want to be disappointed with giving my best, because that’s all I have and I am proud of everything I can do! I’ve never lost anyone close to me and I feel so lucky that I haven’t, but it’s gonna hit hard when I do. I hope I can be as positive as your are!
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I love this post! You are such an awesome girl to appreciate your uncle this way
He must have been an amazing person and if you have your personality inherited from him, he must have been a lot of fun to be with 
I love your approach to living. I believe that living our lives with love, kindness and positivness never hurts.
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What a lovely positive post! I have lost people close to me, but I choose to feel happiness and gratefulness for their lives instead of feeling too bad about their death, they are in a better place after all
xxx
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What a nice post. My Grandfather died when I was 13, this had a huge impact on my family as we were (and still are) so close. I still miss him every day and can’t believe he is gone (even though it was 17 years ago), but I try to make him proud with everything I do.
Emma<3 I love this post! Im so sorry you lost a dear uncle! But look at all you learned from him! Im sure he is looking down from heaven, SMILING everytime he see you
Oat-pancakes with nut butter and berries! nothing beats that!
Your attutude to life is amazing! I learn so much from you! Seriously!
And your Sunday sounds perfect! Im making pancakes too
Love
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I’m so sorry to hear about your Uncle, it must of come as a big shock to you and your family.
I sometimes think that is worse, when the death of a loved one is very unexpected.
I have lost people close to me, and most recently a friend of mine, he took his own life, and i think for me, that is the hardest thing to deal with, i guess you just never expect someone you know to do something like that, but i have to remember what he was obviously suffering i know he isnt anymore, and that hopefully he has found the peace, he was so desperately looking for.
Love Jess xxx
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Awwr hun I’m so sorry about your uncle : But at least you were blessed in knowing such an amazing man. I’ve never really lost anyone close to me, because pretty much all of my family lives in Europe and I grew up without really knowing them. Both of my grandpas died, and one of my uncles, but I can’t say that I was really affected, because I only saw them like once or twice – it just really upset me seeing my parents hurting so much. Nut all of our loved ones are havin’ a good time up there in heaven, and we’ll see them again when we make the journey ourselves. Faith, hope, love… those are my words
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I love how you always put God first in your list because he is the one who brings about the happiness and gives the love. God definitely let you know your uncle for at least this purpose: that you would have an example to lead your life after.
I enjoy your posts so much when you talk about God because you can tell you are really passionate about Him and it comes from your heart.
My three words: God, Love, Forgive. The last one might change later, but for right now, it is my motto
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You never fail to put a smile on my face :] I’m really sorry to hear about your uncle. I have lost a few very dear people to me too. It was extremely tough.. I think anyone who’s had this experience would say the same. At first I couldn’t deal with it at all, but after a pretty long time I realized that they’re having a great time and are happy wherever they are! So just like you I decided I’ll live the same way and make them proud. I think that’s what your uncle or anyone who’s passed away would like to see their loved ones do. I’ve never thought of three words to sum up my life. That will be one of my tasks for the day
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Emma i love this post soo much (-:
My grandma i was very very close to died last march and its been suchhhhh a struggle for me. Reading this makes me smile (-:
Xo
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Aw this post is really amazing
– I’m sure that his passing was hard to overcome – but you’ve really taken an awesome approach to the situation.
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what a lovely post. I lost someone close to me just after newyear, he was like a grandad to me and brought so much happiness to my life he helped me realise that their is good men out their. How I handled it? well not very good at first I guessed I tried to block out the pain through eating less but that didn’t help. Gradually I remembered the good times and the happiness that he brought to my life and how much he had helped me and the reassurance that he is now at peace and watching over me.
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[...] friends! Sorry for the blog silence yesterday! Yesterday marked the one year anniversary since my uncle died, so instead of posting I spend time with family <3 Anyway, on to happier things, like Jenn’s [...]
2-three words to sum up my life? i actually dealt with it pretty well since it was the end of his suffering.