My farmer walked into church. I stayed at home. He picked up the drum seat and held it up. It is called a throne. He shared, with a shocked congregation, that our beautiful red headed, blue eyed boy, now sat before the ultimate throne. His life ending abruptly. Without warning. No good byes. Finished. While we slept. We went to bed that Saturday evening with no idea we would have unexpected visitors in the early morning hours. Our beautiful son fell asleep at the wheel and met Jesus. He wasn't drinking or speeding. He had plans. He was living his best life. A girl ... View Post
Something Changed In Me -From Memorial Day to Labor Day
From Memorial Day to Labor Day - something changed in me. An usually hot summer and busy schedule left little time for relaxation. Extended time at the River, was rare. Racing and driving kids to activities was prevalent. But something changed in me. God asked me to take some steps out of the comfort zone I was striving to maintain. Memorial Day found me traveling to Fort Leonard Wood, MO to visit our Marine. He had an extended leave and wanted to know if I would visit. I have rarely traveled and only once alone. The guilt of leaving my family, anxiety of traveling alone sent me into ... View Post
Do You Know Where To Go To Find Joy?
Death, Cancer. They have knocked on the door. They even moved in and resided. No rent paid. Demanding; always asking for more. The heaviness of loss always present. Always before you. Reminders in every corner; at every turn. A history. Part of you- Gone. Yet, deep inside there is a joy. A joy that can never be taken. It is seen in the faces of many who have experienced much more heartache than we could ever imagine. It is in the faces of those that call Haiti their ... View Post
Do You Stop Long Enough To Be Thankful? Day #6 of Thankfulness
~30 Days of Thankfulness~ I am thankful for: This farm. I never tire of the view. Ever. I am thankful for Clarissa; this farm girl who has an eye for beauty. I am thankful for the ways in which God meets each one of us. How he reaches down and holds us when we can't take another step. May we lift our eyes up off ourselves and place them on the One who can hold the burdens, as well as send the rich, deep joy. Psalm 121:1-3 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which ... View Post
