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They’re Going. . . Again

26 days.  There are 26 days until they leave.  My farmer, farm boy and college girl are getting ready.  Shots, paper work and prayer.  Knees bent low as they trust for each piece of this journey.  They're going because they desire to serve.  The skills they use each day here on the farm yearning to be used for a people in need.  Arms aching to hold those who long to be held.  So, on the wings of prayer, they will go.  To a people and land loved deeply.  It is here the effects of chemo and radiation faded away as my ... View Post

Every Time I See Purple. . . I Think of Her

He wore purple to the Missions Night.  Our Youth Pastor.  He didn't know it was the Eve of her home going.  It made me think of her.  She would have loved his outfit.  She would have told him.  So, I did.  And today she's been gone for 3 years.  Her smile and laughter missed by all who knew her.  This is a repost from last year.  It is my walk.  The journey God has placed before me.  I am grateful I worked through the tough season with my mom to be able to love and serve her in her last days her on this earth.  If you have ... View Post

When You’re Decking the Halls and You Feel Like Checking Out

In a moment he was gone.  The police stood at my door.  Accident.  Death.  Wake.  Funeral.  All words connected to my child.  What do you call a parent who has lost a child? Who am I?  I am broken hearted.  I ache from deep within.  Year 3 of Christmas without my boy.  Year 4 without my mom.  I am decking the halls.  Playing Christmas music.  Remembering.  Every ornament I pull out I am reminded.  His name; the year.  Given by my mom.  I quiet the onslaught of grief. The lights ... View Post

What? November is Over Already? Day # 30 of Thankfulness

We were off the farm for a little over 24 hours. Attending a baptism.  Being with family.  Trying to embrace this new change.  Pushing through the loss and grief and all we have known.  We have been blessed.  It's so hard because it was so good.  Not perfect.  At all.  But good.  And the memories made; a treasure.  We want that for our kids.  Memories.  Laughter.  Family.  Grace.  This last day of November is the 30th day of Thankfulness.  My how this month has flown by.  Each day ... View Post

A little Late But So Grateful Day # 20 of Thankfulness

I'm weary.  500 plus miles in a little over 24 hours. A baptism.  Family time.  Photo shoots.  All time, marching on.  I'm powerless to stop it.  Living needs to continue.  Change.  Hard.  Inevitable. Hebrews 6:19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.  It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, My hope is secure I still don't like this change.  But I need to press on.  30 Days of Thankfulness~ I am thankful for: Moments with my dad  new life the waters of ... View Post

How Gratitude Changes Us Day #28 of Thankfulness

I have chosen, with God's help, to walk a journey of Thankfulness this month.  It is a practice that is cultivated.  It requires digging deep and reflection.  Finding things to be thankful for is not always easy.  There are things to gripe and complain about.  Rights violated, feelings hurt, fairness not applied.  This is what makes the world turn.  Injustices.  Anger.  Greed.  Getting ahead.  At all cost.  Glamour and prestige.  The spotlight.  Yet isn't that what Jesus fought the whole time he was here on ... View Post