Greetings Cascade Family and Friends,
As I prepare to share with you in this week's blog, I am being led to be much more personal than usual. You see, as I write my thoughts today, I am doing so from the bedroom of my younger brother's house, in Varnado! Yes, my son, Jeremy and I took a road trip and came back to my home to check on, share in, and be with MY family. It was a very pleasant ride--about 6 ½ hours. Also, because both Jeremy and I enjoy Gospel music, we did not have any radio problems. It was indeed a great trip.
And now, we are here staying with my younger brother, who continues to go through some medical challenges. He has two doctor's appointments scheduled while I am here. Of course, I will accompany him on both. In addition, my brothers will celebrate birthdays in just a few days. Stanley (my oldest) was born on March 11 and "Sug" (my youngest) was born on March 13. We have always enjoyed special birthday festivities in my family, and we plan to make more wonderful memories while we have a chance. Of course, I can't forget my 86-year-old father,
Climel Young,
who lives just across the yard from my brother. He will hang with us as long as his body will allow. The birthday menu will include our favorite dishes: boiled crawfish, fresh hard-fried brim, and lots of good, fresh vegetables. (I can hardly wait!)
In addition to all the dynamics above, we will also remember that our dear mother, Dorothy Mae passed away on March 14, 2013. So we will remember with joy and fondness, Mom and our baby sister, Rosalind, who died suddenly on April 29, 2015. (I told you I was going to get personal.) I am sharing these details to make a meaningful point: things at home are sooooo much different than they were when I was growing up. That's not necessarily a bad thing. Everything must change; however, because I know this, the question for me now is: Am I making the most of today? For many of you, Spring Break is either here or coming. During this Season of Renewal and Good Works, I encourage you to intentionally find opportunities to enjoy great moments with your family. Do it now, because before you know it-everything will change.
Blessings,
Pastor Lawrence L. Young
