Our front porch is dotted with bits of snow. The first Nor'Easter about to blow. While the snow is early and we're not ready, we're still stepping into Gratitude because that is the way forward. Surrendering our hearts each day, in Gratitude, to the One whose Name is above all Names. A re-post from last year. May we never forget to thank our Veteran's. ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` November 11, 2018 Happy Birthday Marines! It's the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. There are many balls and celebrations across the ... View Post
There is Strength in the Surrender Day #11 of Thankfulness
It is in the Surrender that we are the most strong. When we lay it all down. That the power is fully engaged. Surrender- to give the control or use of (something) to someone else When we bow, humbly before the Cross. We are strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." . . . It is funny how that is. The tighter we have a hold on something; the further from our reach. The more we let go. . . the freer we become. My father died on Memorial Day. So fitting for a man so Patriotic. He was staunch in his ... View Post
The Ultimate Sacrifice Day #11 of Thankfulness
Fancy pants dining. It's what they do. All these kids. From the time they were little. Aunt Clara's china being used. The candle light glowing. It's in those moments I see the table full. All the seats occupied. The laughter and joy around the farmhouse table. Things have changed. So much. One space remains empty; forever. The future, here on this earth, not mine to know. I know he was dedicated. Committed. He wanted to serve this country with his life. The eleventh ... View Post
Honoring Those Who Served. . .Day #11 of Thankfulness
You won't wear the uniform. The pride that ran so deep never to be experienced. Life ended so abruptly Dreams shattered Cuts like a knife The memories; all that are left It is Veteran's Day And the Birthday of the Marines. This is the uniform that I hold in my heart now. It will be forever etched in my mind. Right there in that moment your present and future mingled. Yet your future never to be. And the grace that is given this side of eternity leaves me once again undone. We are given the Marine Flag. Cedric heads to the woods. He returns with a Cedar post for a ... View Post
