LOVE THE ONE YOU ARE WITH

This really is the day the Lord has made and I am rejoicing!! The kindness of the Lord knows no end. He is so good to us. Only He is faithful to complete what He has begun...

And He has begun a good work in us. I appreciate no matter the weather...the smiles that are in the hearts of God's children thanksgiving to him for giving us His promises and reminders and daily loading us with benefits. Today Dylan is working a construction job and I'll be going to a cleaning job in a few minutes. Later I'll pick berries and do whatever my hands find to do. The Lord is extremely faithful in providing all that we have need of and giving us more than we could think to ask.

It is the 2nd of July...month 7...there is so much to be thankful for. Thankful to the Lord for giving me such a good life, so fulfilled, and fruitful. Thankful for my dearest friend and answer to prayers from long ago...the one I love the most, my husband. He is so kind to me. So good to me. Such a sweetheart and a strong leader. Detailed thinker. Very considerate. He likes to run. Likes to give. He is a ninja (i had no idea). He's a farmer. He's whatever He needs to be to the glory of God.

My niece Reagan told me yesterday, "I love you a million much Marcie." I do believe those are direct words from the throne of grace for all of us. How great is His love towards us. We could never imagine. Maybe we will begin to understand what love is if we would dare to LOVE THE ONE WE ARE WITH with a deep affectionate love from the heart. 

LOW AND BEHOLD

Today has been three years to the day that I was in the car accident. Two good size scars to prove God's faithfulness and quite a few memories of His Almighty Faithfulness in the whole healing process.

Our one year Anniversary has come and gone June 11. How I praise the Lord for revealing his purpose in all the ups and downs that come with the joy and pains and of this journey. I am very thankful to the Lord for awakening my husband's heart to love and choose me, and that he has been such a help and such a comfort through all that has come my way.

I AM SO BLESSED!!!

IN THE FIELD

My apologies for those who have been trying to keep up with us through the website and I'm just now updating.

Saw Aunt Nancy for a few hours one day before we started driving. She so kindly is holding a few items for us til we return. Our neighbors Tammy and Orland also hugely helped us on our way out.

We are now in Lillian Alabama, home for the summer. Uncle Leon and Aunt Pauline have once again offered their place as a refuge for us, we could never be more thankful. We road tripped for about a week across country the first week in May. Stopping in Portland, Oregon...Grand Junction, Colorado...Kansas City, Columbia, Missouri...Mena, Arkansas...and finally in Pensacola/Lillian Alabama. Saw Michele in Columbia for a day. She is so wonderful. Enjoyed the blessing of being around Dylan's Family for almost a week...both of us wish it could've been longer. Hugged Aunt Linda. Dylan and I build a bird house for his Mom. Went shopping with Donna and she generously purchased me some cute tops and a hoody.

My sister Monica, her husband and their children came down from Savannah, Ga for a week the day after we got here. Melanie, Monica, and their families, Dylan and I, and Terry spent Mother's day at Melanie's mother in law Donna. We had a beautiful day together...loving on each other and letting our hearts be at peace with the one year anniversary of our Mother resting in Jesus. We all Miss Mom so much. It's hard to believe a year has passed already.

Fun times on the beach with all the nieces and nephews...saw some guy catch a shark. Love love love all of my family, so precious each one of them are to my heart.

Dylan and I have started working in the field down the street, weeding blueberry and blackberry crops that will soon be ripe for picking. The man we working for is very kind and seems to want us to work as much or as little as we want. He's thankful. We are so blessed. So grateful to God for providing everything we have need of. I hope to be sharing some thoughts I've been thinking...while we out there IN THE FIELD.

PACK IT UP PACK IT IN

Looks like we're leaving May 2nd from Abbotsford heading to Portland

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Leaving May 3rd From here on our way to there

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Leaving May 5 heading to here

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MOVING RIGHT ALONG

Guess we're moving right along. I just finished up my last grievance counseling appointment. Learned alot. Healed some. The journey continues until the Lord returns. Death is a part of life. Thank God death is swallowed up in victory for those who are in Christ Jesus. We're not always ready to accept how things are in our minds on this earth, but the Lord gives grace up on grace. To see life through His eyes and with heaven's help go forward.

Dylan's finishing up with school. Final Exam April 16th. The Lord has provided a place for us to put a few tupperware containers and items we will not be able to fit in the car on the drive back. Dylan will be embarking on his final trip of the semester with the school for the last seven days of the month. This will give me sufficient time to pack the car and clean the house and be ready to leave the rainy city for the sunshine state. Hoping to see my little sis and Dylan's Mom and brother on our way across and as there is time...I'm guessing we will let you know where we are and what we are passing through.

Still a few more sundays left to sell art at the abbotsford flea market and then April 21st we are going to be at Earthday Chilliwack...also selling art. 

DON'T LIE TO YOURSELF

Today within a few minutes it rained, it hailed, and it snowed. Why does the weather seem to always speak volumes into how I am perceiving the moments of my life. From one minute to the next...
I am waking from bad dreams. Realizing how much time has passed. I am hearing things my Mom would say to me through the voices of my sisters or a close friend. The good news is I face life, I don't pretend. I feel eternity pulling my heart along, to finish strong, to hold on, and seek God.

Appreciate the words in this song. "Don't lie to yourself, O my soul, just love your God." My sisters have encouraged me, challenged me, and seem to call at times when I'm feeling low. It is good that we fix our eyes on Jesus, the risen Christ. Each of us will step into eternity like we woke up from a nap when we were small children and now we're all grown up. Before you know it these momentary light afflictions will be nothing compared to the glory that is to be revealed in us...when we see JESUS for who He really is. Redeeming Love. KING of ALL KINGS. Lord of ALL Lords.

TELL ME

  The line in this song that says, "IF I'M YOUR BELOVED THAN HELP ME BELIEVE IT." I think that's what all women want to express this to their husbands, but maybe it comes out all wrong. Maybe what comes out is something that sounds more like complaining and hurtful remarks. The Lord tells us all the time, in so many different ways, how much HE LOVES US and how much we mean to Him. And your husband needs to hear and know and be convinced of what he means to you Dear Lady. So show him and ask God how many different ways you could bless him and make him sure of your love and faithfulness.

Tell the people in your life what they mean to you. Tomorrow could be too late. Yesterday is history. Today is the gift we have been given. Just thought I would share this ...