January 11, 2021 I wrote this 7 years ago. I have reposted this today. The grief still stays. It changes. The longing to see my son is still so raw. Yet, my treasure still rests in heaven. I hope you're encouraged by these words. I pray that no matter what your days holds, that you know, "What Really Matters, Anyway?" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 11, 2014 You didn't' store up treasure here on this earth. You weren't here long enough. The things of this ... View Post
Finding Contentment on Black Friday. . .Day #29 of Thankfulness
Philippians 4:12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. The farmhouse was filled to the brim with babies, toddlers, teens; friends, family, love and lots of food. The generations growing as the next have children. And what contentment that brings. Even in the midst of deep grief, the next generation brings hope. I didn't think the day would be hard. The agony comes unexpected; when you're not prepared. When ... View Post
I almost missed it. . .Day #25 of Thankfulness
I almost missed it. I almost walked away without seeing. Something caught my eye; something made me look again. Someone had written love with leaves. I would have missed it, because I was so focused on the grief. Because sometimes it takes all I have to breathe in, and out. I would have missed it if I had gone a day later. The bitter wind and snow falling. I would have missed it, if I hadn't have taken another look. I am reminded of how much we are all in this together. Love. The love of a son, brother, cousin, friend, nephew, ... View Post
Can You See Beyond The Grief? Day #8 of Thankfulness
When my mother in law died I thought my heart broke in two. I wrote a song. In a moment you were gone. We know we must go on But it's the living that's so hard Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. She died suddenly without warning; 14 months after my father in law. She was my support, my friend, my mentor. She encouraged us in farming, in our spiritual walk, in life. She loved her children and grandchildren and showed this with every step she took on this earth. It was during this ... View Post
Is Your Heart in a Delicate Balance Today?
It is a delicate balance for my weary heart. To embrace the joy that comes with new life. .. yet still longing for the one called home too soon. . . Oh be still my aching heart. Quiet the desire to see my son. Help me turn to praise; hold at bay the yearning. Turn it all to Jesus. Take from me the hurt. I surrender it all. God your presence is all I need. Be still the desire to hear the drums. . . Be still. Psalm 46:10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the ... View Post
There is Great Grace, And There is Still Beauty
My kids found these teenagers a few years ago on youtube. They love listening to their harmonies. As a child my family would sing this hymn,gathered around the piano, with my Grandmother or Uncle playing the piano like there was no tomorrow. Oh how they would sing and harmonize. My cousins family sings like that. It's a beautiful thing. Those are years of memories forever etched into my being. This song became near and dear to us as mom began her journey with cancer; as she stepped ever heavenward. Oh how she would sing this ... View Post
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