At first there were two. Two went with hearts bursting. To a country in need. My farmer and now college girl. When death and cancer had been our companions. A spark was rekindled. A yearning to go. And they did. They went. They were changed. The heart of the people forever ingrained in their souls. And now they are going back; with nine. To bring much needed items. To be the hands and feet of Jesus. A response to the call. Go! Luke 10:37 The expert in the law replied, ... View Post
Sunday Dinner Day # 16
They gathered around the farmhouse table. Sunday dinner. These young men. Telling tales. Laughing. Looking at some hard times with humor. They are finding their way. The farm boy is digging deep these days. A change. Wrestling with the demons that threaten to pull one under. He gathers here and laughs. A rich laugh which reminds me of one gone before him. But yet so different. This farm boy has a carefree nature. Throws caution to the wind. (not always a good ... View Post
Pausing for just a Moment Day #15 of Thankfulness
~ 30 Days of Thankfulness~ I am thankful for: a seed planted long ago and we may have the honor of watching it grow needs met in unexpected ways girl sleep overs with a beautiful, godly young woman spending time with and laughing with a friend prayer transportation that includes heat our home people who will come and help figure out what is wrong with our heat that which is to come a sister in law who is hanging on to gratitude each moment the hope in each new day brothers that call and check on me even when they are bearing bad news May your Sabbath day ... View Post
Overcoming Evil with Good Day # 14 of Thankfulness
Praying for Paris. As the first wave of news reports began, I contacted friends who live in the city. Part of their family I knew were here in the states on holiday. The others; in that city of love. Contact made. In shock. But safe. As the events unfold, the harsh reality of hatred is prevalent. How do we get to this point? The presence of evil; great. Fear inevitable. An apparent success. Ergo the term, terrorism. But that is not the final word. The story does not end there. There is a God who ... View Post
The Rest of the Story Day #13 of Thankfulness
We had errands to run. Bread from the bread store and Ink for the printer. Our reward. Coffee. (they even spelled Christiana's name correctly!) A splurge. An indulgence. Creating a memory with the dancer girl. His card. Now. . . with a balance of zero. The gift, I think, from Project Graduation. Found in his wallet- after they returned his belongings to me. The wallet he had on him when he passed from this life to Glory. Now kept on my farmers bureau. The Starbucks card nestled in between his ... View Post
Through the Music Day #12 of Thankfulness
I clean up the kitchen. Last nights mess. Not even the current chaos. There is a presence in this place. A peace. Remembering in the pain. It's grip strong today. I play music. Beautiful. (Pandora is a wonderful thing.) The urge to call my mom strong. To talk about holiday plans; and a list of so many other things. The music plays on It soothes my being. I recognize the melody and style. Both favorites of my mom. Interesting how that song, played by that accompanist would come on at this exact ... View Post
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