"Give Thanks to the LORD and proclaim His greatness.
Let the whole world know what He has done."
Psalm 105:1
08.01.22
Thankful for another summer season of studying God's Word with my Tiena!
"I pray that your hearts will be flooded with LIGHT
so that you can understand the confident hope
He has given to those He called-
His holy people who are His rich and glorious inheritance."
Ephesians 1:18
08.02.22
Happy Book Browsing
08.03.22
Grateful to be heading towards friends by the kindest Uber driver ever
08.04.22
Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
How 'bout that? Michael W. Smith was right.
08.05.22
Swallow Falls Canyon Trail
The three separate waterfalls we saw were indeed beautiful,
and the fact that we dodged the raindrops was noteworthy,
But GOD
had an even greater gift in store for me.
Friends who offered shoulders to lean on and eyes to watch the path with and for me!
I am so, so happy to have been a part of this adventure today!
08.06.22
We laughed. We cried.
We marveled at the beauty of our LORD's creation.
Thank you, Courtney for letting the different decades of your life intersect for a few days!
08.07.22
Grateful for the GLORY declaring heavens this evening!
And very grateful to have been in worship this morning for a timely message...
"Pain is a bruising of blessing; but it is blessing nonetheless.
It's a strange, dark companion, but a companion -
if only because it has passed through God's inspecting hand.
It's an unwelcome guest, but still a guest.
I know that it draws me to a nearer, more intimate place of fellowship with Jesus,
and so I take pain as though I were taking the left hand of God.
These afflictions of mine-this very season of multiplied pain-
is the very background of which God has commanded me to show forth His praise.
God bids me that I not only seek to accept it, but to embrace it,
knowing full well, that somewhere way down deep-
in a secret place I have yet to see-
lies my highest good."
Joni Eareckson Tada
To quote Emma,
"I'm thankful for spontaneous joy adventuring"
What fun surprising our Tightrope Walker and Poodle
for their Ballet Under the Stars performance!!
08.09.22
Charlotte and her web have nothing on this girl!
Completely captivated by the beauty, detail, strength, and intricacy of this design
08.10.22
Hooray for Coffee and Conversation to Cheer on my Courageous Comrade!
08.11.22
Our family's world turned upside down today.
But I will forever thank the Lord for His kindness and care for my Mom.
Things could have looked a whole lot differently.
Holding out hope for a miracle...
"Ah, sovereign LORD,
You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm.
Nothing is too hard for You."
Jeremiah 32:17
8.12.22
Waiting...Watching...Wondering...
"Wait for the LORD;
Be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord."
Psalm 27:14
08.13.22
We are reminding ourselves that even on hard days,
the LORD is with us and He is for us.
He is our HELPER and our STRENGTH.
"We put our hope in the Lord.
He is our help and our shield.
In Him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in His holy name.
Let Your unfailing love surround us, Lord
for our HOPE is in You alone."
Psalm 33:20-22
08.14.22
Beyond grateful for family and friends, near and far, praying with and for us
A day of discussions and decisions...
"And the PEACE of GOD,
which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds
in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:7
08.15.22
6:23am - 5:03pm
A long day...
Hospital | Home | Hospice
Mom is back in their home. The place she loves best. With her people.
We're grateful for many prayers, love and compassion poured out on our family.
Even when life is hard,
God is Good.
"Be still, and Know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!"
Psalm 46:10
08.16.22
Special coffee delivery this morning
by an even more special guy
was just what my heart needed
08.17.22
"When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (With my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come
Let this blest assurance control
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate
And has shed His own blood for my soul
My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin, not in part, but the whole
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend
Even so, it is well with my soul
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
08.18.22
Dad, Kara and me doing familiar things
This show will always make me smile and think of our favorite CHAMPION from the 1970's!
08.19.22
Treasures in our mailbox always make me smile.
Thankful for a quick trip home to discover this new fridge art!
8.20.22
So many tangible expressions of love and kindness being brought our way
These beauties (Mom's and my favorites!) arrived today.
Thanks, Larry for your third floral gift and second installment of hydrangeas!
08.21.22
Grateful for Kim's compassion, giant hugs, listening ear,
and her London Fog afternoon delivery!
08.22.22
Bedside Blessings
08.23.22
I'll love you forever, Mom ❤
"Entrust your loved ones to Me;
release them into My protective care.
They are much safer with Me than in your clinging hands."
~from Jesus Calling
"The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."
Exodus 33:14
08.24.22
Overwhelmed by the kindness and care of our community and
the PEACE of GOD which passes understanding.
"The LORD is near to the brokenhearted,
and saves the crushed in spirit."
Psalms 34:18
08.25.22
~Simple Joys to Remember~
Super early chats with my sister
Sipping coffee from Mom's mug
Peaceful Back Porch reading
Playing Worldle side by side with Dad
08.26.22
Appointment and Field Trip Day with Aunt Frances and Scott
Fresh Air and Sunshine were good for all of us
Oh, and so were these lovelies!!
08.27.22
"Great is the LORD, who delights in blessing His servant with PEACE"
Psalm 35:27
08.28.22
Sweet Ella's absolutely Beautiful Gift of words
(Filled my heart so full, it leaked right out of my eyes!)
08.29.22
Super Sweet Moments of JOY
08.30.22
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes,
and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain.
All these things are gone forever.
And the One sitting on the throne said,
"Look, I am making everything new!"
Revelation 21:4-5
The day dawned with my favorite sunbeams and closed with an absolutely glorious sunset.
In between, we worshipped the Lord in thought, word and deed.
And we celebrated a life well lived.
A life of love poured out in countless ways on so many others through the years.
Thank you to the beautiful people of Our Town - and beyond - for loving us so well.
Until we're together again, Mom, "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" ♡
08.31.22
Thankful for all the love and kind words and Annapolis chocolate-y goodness from my Pal
