Thursday, June 23, 2011

WEDDING PICTURES





Think I need to see the picture again...

JOY IS SORROW OVERCOME

Every day is a gift. A pure sweet gift from the Father of heavenly lights. In all the busy-ness and overwhelming details of sorting through the piles, getting rid of what I have no room to keep. and processing through the loss of my Mom I want to be careful not to forget thankfulness and sharing what I can, when I can.

I am exceedingly thankful for my brothers and sisters that are forever my heart and in my thoughts daily as we have been knitted so closely together over the years and have passed through so much together. How gracious the Lord is to allow us to communicate and share so much of our lives as the days go by.

I am grateful that even though it seems I am in my own world sometimes, there is a man alive that dares to break into that world and walk with me through a mess of things that I can barely understand myself. I am thankful for his patient kindness that always turns to prayer and that he exalts the Lord above all things. What a strong, gentle love I am beyond blessed to receive in the heart and arms of my Husband. I am thankful that life is full of discovering treasures, overcoming difficulties, and the joy of knowing a deeper love than ever before.

Monday, June 20, 2011

SUMMER SUN

Lots and lots going on. Life seems so crazy sometimes. Mom died and now I am married. Everything happens so fast. I am thankful. Thankful that I am here (near my family) and abiding in the Vine. Looking forward to new life, each day with Dylan, and struggling through the diversity of major changes so close together (the chapters turn and the pages fade) wading through memories of hardships, sufferings, and precious moments with Mom.

A whole lot of quiet going on inside me these days. Starting the season of grieving and as always throughout my life... I find somewhere to sit in the sun and reflect - even if it's just for a few minutes. The summer sun melts away the sadness and I am able to face reality one tear drop at a time. I have gotten a phone call here and there or a card at just the right time from a friend or some of my friend's moms. It really does help.