I have been so busy it's hard to get in here when I have so many little ones to keep track of. I put some new pictures on my Xanga go here to look at them
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Wednesday - day filled with NEW mercies
Lots of kids today so no time to sit here and write, look for God at work in your life today! He is busy working to bring about His will how can you help Him bring about His plan? Ask HIM! Will try to upload pictures maybe a nap time, we'll see  but they will be on my Xanga |
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Jesus All For Jesus
Robin Mark and Band were AMAZING what a wonderful night of praise, worship and hearing from God!
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Mighty To Save
I can never hear Mighty to Save without seeing Hannah singing at the top of her voice when Doug was in the hospital bed. We sure had some awesome times of worship there! Nothing as great as Doug and Jim are having now but they were pretty great!
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
New Roof!
I can't figure out how to get pictures on here so they are on my Xanga please go there and check them out!
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
A birthday I will not forget
I woke up yesterday alone, and thought it's my birthday. For many years Doug would have told me over and over Happy Birthday, Dear. It was hard not hearing his voice again.
I knew I had some errands I wanted to run in the morning so got Hannah and got those done.
I came home and got ready for Jim's funeral. Our friend Marilyn had asked me Monday what I thought about our group singing some of Jim's favorite chorus. Of course I said yes, but I told her don't count on my voice, there are so many times I can sing and other times I just stand or sit and weep, mostly because of the goodness of God but sometimes because it brings a memory of Doug and I miss him so much there are times all I can do is cry. I kept praying yesterday for God to hold the tears and just let me sing.
During the service the Pastor read letters from two of Jim's sons well, that brought on the tears/ So many things that were shared, the scriptures that were read and just the reality of Jim being gone . . . Then the pastor was introducing our group and why we were singing and as we filed out I ended up right in the middle front- imagine that! As Marilyn started to play the words came and I was singing From the Rising of the sun, to the going down of the same . . . and smiling at Joanne, Jim and Joanne's sons, my girls and Michael, and loved ones in the crowd I knew. The next thing I knew Joanne closed her eyes and raised her hand in praise and I transitioned into worshiping Jesus, the One who assured me that Doug and Jim are together and He IS coming back for the rest of us someday unless He calls us home individually, (I am still holding out for the rapture!) The rest of the choruses just flowed in worship until we started to sing, Let there be glory and honor and praises, and I could hear Jim's voice and knew that he would have been singing with us had he been there. Then the tears started and I wasn' t sure they were going to stop but I felt His peace and was able to finish that song and the last one. The presence of Jesus was so real I almost thought if I opened my eyes I could have seen him. What a blessing to be able to worship at such a time! Oh Praise His Name!!!!
So much love and concern for me with all everyone was going through was overwhelming and the tears flowed again. Jim and Doug loved each other so much and to be loved by these two incredible men has been more than an honor. My heart aches for Joanne because I know what is ahead for her but even more so because she is in the beginning of Alzheimer's. The committal service was nice and sad as usual but when they had the Military honors and the 21 gun salute that always is a little unnerving, and Taps is so final. But Praise God there is joy in heaven with Doug and Jim reunited. The pastor said that Jim was there with his three best friends, Doug was fortunate enough to be one of those three, and I am having a hard time not being jealous of those guys!
The dinner was at Shueyville Church where "it all began" and being there in their beautiful new addition was yet another blessing. Seeing old faces and being greeted by friends from many years ago was wonderful. Once we were done with the meal and the ice cream - Jim LOVED ice cream so in his honor ice cream was served with chocolate powder :) - our group decided to go look at the old sanctuary. Another flood of emotions and tears washed over me again walking into our old church where we spent so much time. But so many good memories too along with the pain of loss, I am really glad we went in there to look around.
Sheila took me to Target and bought me a new watch and some new jersey knit sheets :) what a gal. She drove yesterday and helped me through some really rough times. Tricia and My Folks were there as part of the group and several times when it was especially difficult I feltTricia's hand on my back or my shoulder. What a blessing to have a sister who is a dear friend. It was a wonderful tribute to Jim's life. I am so glad that God put him in my life for the time He did.
Sheila, Ash, Holly, Jillian Isaac, JoAnna, Michael, Hannah. Robbyn and Alexandre came over in the evening. Robbyn brought ice cream and cones and Dale and Marlys stopped over for a visit and to bring me a birthday cupcake and a card. That was a nice time. It was nice to see Jillian and her little sling, poor girl. I had prayed so much for her the night she was at the hospital! I was glad to see her with my own eyes and know she was ok.
It was a good day, a VERY emotional day but full of God's blessings. It's so wonderful to know that when I can't do it, HE can!
I have been singing this song all day:
I want to spread my wings and fly to YOU
I want to open my arms and run to YOU
I want to open my eyes and see YOUR face
I will search for YOU! I will search for YOU!
I knew I had some errands I wanted to run in the morning so got Hannah and got those done.
I came home and got ready for Jim's funeral. Our friend Marilyn had asked me Monday what I thought about our group singing some of Jim's favorite chorus. Of course I said yes, but I told her don't count on my voice, there are so many times I can sing and other times I just stand or sit and weep, mostly because of the goodness of God but sometimes because it brings a memory of Doug and I miss him so much there are times all I can do is cry. I kept praying yesterday for God to hold the tears and just let me sing.
During the service the Pastor read letters from two of Jim's sons well, that brought on the tears/ So many things that were shared, the scriptures that were read and just the reality of Jim being gone . . . Then the pastor was introducing our group and why we were singing and as we filed out I ended up right in the middle front- imagine that! As Marilyn started to play the words came and I was singing From the Rising of the sun, to the going down of the same . . . and smiling at Joanne, Jim and Joanne's sons, my girls and Michael, and loved ones in the crowd I knew. The next thing I knew Joanne closed her eyes and raised her hand in praise and I transitioned into worshiping Jesus, the One who assured me that Doug and Jim are together and He IS coming back for the rest of us someday unless He calls us home individually, (I am still holding out for the rapture!) The rest of the choruses just flowed in worship until we started to sing, Let there be glory and honor and praises, and I could hear Jim's voice and knew that he would have been singing with us had he been there. Then the tears started and I wasn' t sure they were going to stop but I felt His peace and was able to finish that song and the last one. The presence of Jesus was so real I almost thought if I opened my eyes I could have seen him. What a blessing to be able to worship at such a time! Oh Praise His Name!!!!
So much love and concern for me with all everyone was going through was overwhelming and the tears flowed again. Jim and Doug loved each other so much and to be loved by these two incredible men has been more than an honor. My heart aches for Joanne because I know what is ahead for her but even more so because she is in the beginning of Alzheimer's. The committal service was nice and sad as usual but when they had the Military honors and the 21 gun salute that always is a little unnerving, and Taps is so final. But Praise God there is joy in heaven with Doug and Jim reunited. The pastor said that Jim was there with his three best friends, Doug was fortunate enough to be one of those three, and I am having a hard time not being jealous of those guys!
The dinner was at Shueyville Church where "it all began" and being there in their beautiful new addition was yet another blessing. Seeing old faces and being greeted by friends from many years ago was wonderful. Once we were done with the meal and the ice cream - Jim LOVED ice cream so in his honor ice cream was served with chocolate powder :) - our group decided to go look at the old sanctuary. Another flood of emotions and tears washed over me again walking into our old church where we spent so much time. But so many good memories too along with the pain of loss, I am really glad we went in there to look around.
Sheila took me to Target and bought me a new watch and some new jersey knit sheets :) what a gal. She drove yesterday and helped me through some really rough times. Tricia and My Folks were there as part of the group and several times when it was especially difficult I feltTricia's hand on my back or my shoulder. What a blessing to have a sister who is a dear friend. It was a wonderful tribute to Jim's life. I am so glad that God put him in my life for the time He did.
Sheila, Ash, Holly, Jillian Isaac, JoAnna, Michael, Hannah. Robbyn and Alexandre came over in the evening. Robbyn brought ice cream and cones and Dale and Marlys stopped over for a visit and to bring me a birthday cupcake and a card. That was a nice time. It was nice to see Jillian and her little sling, poor girl. I had prayed so much for her the night she was at the hospital! I was glad to see her with my own eyes and know she was ok.
It was a good day, a VERY emotional day but full of God's blessings. It's so wonderful to know that when I can't do it, HE can!
I have been singing this song all day:
I want to spread my wings and fly to YOU
I want to open my arms and run to YOU
I want to open my eyes and see YOUR face
I will search for YOU! I will search for YOU!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Sunday July 5
Yesterday was the day decided upon for our old 'Thursday Night Group" to get together for our annual 4th of July celebration. This group originated back in 1974 and we used to meet at Shueyville Church on Thursday nights hence the name.
After getting to Doug and Marilyn's house, Marilyn told us (My folks and Tricia) that Jim had just died. As you can imagine, it was really hard for me as the rest, but everyone kept saying they were glad we were together to be able to comfort one another. I was not sure I even wanted to be anywhere, my heart breaks for my dearest friend because I know what is ahead for her. And I am trying not to be jealous of Jim and Doug rejoicing in heaven together. Oh how I long for heaven!!!!
Please pray for Joanne who is struggling with dementia. and their boys and families as they go through this process, it's not a fun one, BUT GOD is so faithful and He will carry them.
And I would appreciate prayers too, as this brings so many thoughts, feelings, emotions . . .
After getting to Doug and Marilyn's house, Marilyn told us (My folks and Tricia) that Jim had just died. As you can imagine, it was really hard for me as the rest, but everyone kept saying they were glad we were together to be able to comfort one another. I was not sure I even wanted to be anywhere, my heart breaks for my dearest friend because I know what is ahead for her. And I am trying not to be jealous of Jim and Doug rejoicing in heaven together. Oh how I long for heaven!!!!
Please pray for Joanne who is struggling with dementia. and their boys and families as they go through this process, it's not a fun one, BUT GOD is so faithful and He will carry them.
And I would appreciate prayers too, as this brings so many thoughts, feelings, emotions . . .
Saturday, July 4, 2009
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