It's been just a little over a year since mom went home to Heaven. We miss her dearly and think about her often, especially as mother's day is quickly approaching. She was such an example to us all in so many areas of her life. Yesterday at church our pastor spoke his farewell message (he's retiring) & one of his points in his prayer for our church is that we'd be gentle people, as Christ was. When he made that point, I immediately thought of mom. She was probably the most gentle person I have ever met - she made everyone feel comfortable around her. That's what Christ wants us, His church, to do - be gentle to those around us (family, neighbors, strangers and our friends). It's not always an easy task, but a necessary one. Like our pastor says every week...we should love God and love others! That's what makes a gentle person! Something I need to work on daily....