Well Done My Good and Faithful Servant|Monica Bellamy

Monica Bellamy RIP

                                                   
                               Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, June 9th
                                         at 11:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m. family hour), located at 
                                         Church of the Lord Jesus Christ - 404 Ceasar Chevez, 
                                          Pontiac Drive.

I have not blogged in a few days as I had not been inspired.  As you know writing for me is therapeutic.  So I am writing this for me and prayfully you will be blessed by it.
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Lord Bless Our Family !  Bless the many friends of the family !  Give us peace Lord as we prepare for the upcoming services.  Lord Your Will Lord !
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As you may know, or not know, My cousin Monica has gone on to be with the Lord.  Since I heard the news on Sunday I have been almost in a zombie like state.  I am in shock and disbelief.  Since Sunday I have continued to go to work and trying to stay on my normal day routine as possible.  

I am talking with friends about this loss and trying to sort it all out.  There are two things I am dealing with.  One being my feelings, like am I being selfish because I keep thinking I will not see her again, I will not have fun with her anymore.  We loved the same people.  When my mother was sick I knew she loved my mother and prayed for her healing.  She and my mother were cool like that.  We loved things that were beautiful, whether it was fashion, home decor.  We were ride or die.

Monica and I shared common interest, she was the person in this world who was most like me.  We love to do decor, we loved to make jewelry, we were both social workers, we both agreed on others that we discussed.  We had very like minds.  So I enjoyed her company.  I was always excited when I knew she was coming to Cleveland or we were going to Michigan.  I don't have that anymore.  I don't want to be selfish in my thinking.  I loved her ..............

Two I think about her and the dreams she had.  The conversations we had about her dreams and want she wanted to do in life.  Then I am saddened because her dreams cannot be fulfilled.  I feel bad because she wanted to do so much more.

I know God ways are not like ours, and she is in a better place, and to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.  So I know she is in excellent hands.  When I think in this way I rejoice in my heart knowing she is free now, in a glorified body.  I have even been wondering if she sees my mother and Chris and if they are rejoicing in the Lord together.  If they are talking about us the family and friends left here on earth.

So I will continue to miss her but in a good way.  I have the hope and faith in a God that is big, one who rules above all, and a loving God.  So I am at peace knowing I will see her again.

My conversations with friends have been long, actually for hours at a time.  I probably have worn out their ears.    Seeking out God in all this has helped me dig deeper and has built me up in my walk with the Lord.  I know my time on earth is only for a short time, and while I am here I will serve the Lord for I will have life in eternity with the Lord.

 I am here for a purpose and I have been blessed in a way in which God has revealed my purpose.  I will walk in His will, even if it is difficult and I don't understand.  I will do His will.  When the Lord calls me home I want to know He is pleased with the gift of life He gave me.

Monica Bellamy RIP - LOVE YOU

                                       RIP Monica - I loveYou

                               Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, June 9th
                                         at 11:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m. family hour), located at 
                                         Church of the Lord Jesus Christ - 404 Ceasar Chevez, 
                                          Pontiac Drive.
 
                                                   
Monica Bellamy, of Auburn Hills/Southfield, Michigan, was my cousin, she was much more to me than a cousin more like a little sister.   I was about 10 years old when she was born,  she was the first grandchild of my aunt.  At that time she was the family's baby, and we spoiled her and to this day she holds a special place in heart of her family.   She loved her family and was always available to offer support and guidance.

As a woman she had many gifts; jewelry designer, event planner, special event decor.  Two weekends ago she did a beautiful candy station at a friend's graduation party.  Photos below show her most recent event decor.  She was so proud, as soon as she got home she called me and sent me photos.  We shared some of the same gifting so we would also share ideas about decor.  She also had an excellent eye for interior design.

She held a master's degree in social work.  She worked for the State of Michigan her entire professional career. She loved her career choice and worked hard to help the community of the homeless in Michigan.

She enjoyed cruises and would take a cruise or two every year.  She made a point of celebrating her birthday on a cruise ship.  She made life long friendships from her travels.

Most of all she LOVED the Lord.  She had values that I admired.  She practiced purity in her walk with the Lord.  She served in her church; developed her church's bookstore and coffee shop.  She loved her church family and was a founder member of Annointed Voices of Praise.

I love you Monica !  RIP

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