Memories

Memorial Day. A day we set aside to remember those men and women who have given their lives while serving our great nation. That means you and me...we make up this wonderful country called the United States of America and we are the beneficiaries of the sacrifices of many.

Our Pastor preached a wonderful sermon yesterday morning about "then and now...different time and different place." How true. The America of WWII is not the America of today. It was sad to see and hear some of the differences. Some are so subtle that unless pointed out, they slip by unawares. Others, glaringly obvious...

As you go about your day today, please take a moment to thank a Vet. Or the family of a serviceman or woman so far from home. And say an extra prayer for the families of those who won't be coming home. Remember: Freedom isn't free. Today, we honor those who have paid the ultimate price.

"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

And since today is Music Monday, I thought the following song was very appropriate.

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While You Were Sleeping ~ Casting Crowns


Be safe. Be blessed.

It's still Monday, right?

For a few more hours at least, it's still Monday. So there's still time to share this week's Music Monday song with you.

Have you ever given much thought to the fact that this world is geared for two-sies? It's hard being a one-sie in a two-sie world. Believe it. Some days it hits me harder than others. I keep waiting to wake up and feel "normal." And then I realize...this is my new normal. Welcome to life as a one-sie. Can I just tell you - I hate it. *sigh*

This week's song doesn't really have anything to do with the above observation. Except that I heard it on my car radio as I was driving to meet a friend for dinner after work. And thinking that while I'm thankful for my friends, I'd so much rather be having dinner with my Sweet Hubby - even just one more time. I listened to the words of this song and thought, "Yeah Lord, I'm just one little voice down here. One little one-sie voice. With all the pain and suffering in the world, do you hear the sound of my heart breaking?"

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Hold My Heart ~ Tenth Avenue North

"A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, but when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken." Proverbs 15:13

Sometimes it's obvious

There are times when I know - beyond the shadow of a doubt - that the Lord puts people in my path. This past week I have experienced His loving intervention more times than I can count. And some of these encounters have been so special, so unique that there is no way NOT to see the Hand of God and no way that I could NOT be reminded of my Sweet Hubby...as if I needed any reminders. Oh how I needed these new friends this week! They have truly blessed me and I am thankful for them and His love.

"It is not that we are trying to rule over your faith, but rather to work with you for your joy, because you have been standing firm in the faith." 2 Corinthians 1:24

This is what I cling to...

I don't have any special words today - I'm sorry for that...

I chose this song for today's Music Monday because it speaks to my heart, through the grief.

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Always ~ Building 429

Lyrics

I was standing in the pour raining
One dark November night
Fighting off the bitter cold
When she caught my eye
Her face was torn and her eyes were filled
And then to my surprise
She pulled out a photograph
And my heart just stopped inside
She said He would have been three today
I miss his smile, I miss his face
What was I supposed to say

But I believe always always
Our Savior never fails
Even when all hope is gone
God knows our pain and His promise remains
He will be with you always

He was living in a broken world dreaming of a home
His heart was barely keeping pace
When I found him all alone
Remembering the way he felt
When his daddy said goodbye
Fighting just to keep the tears
And the anger locked inside
He's barely holding on to faith
But deliverance is on its way

'Cuz I believe always always
Our Savior never fails
Even when all hope is gone
God knows our pain and His promise remains
He will be with you always

Friend I don't know where you are
And I don't know where you've been
Maybe you're fighting for your life
Or just about to throw the towel in
But if you're crying out for mercy
If there's no hope left at all
If you've given everything you've got
And you're still about to fall
Well hold on, hold on, hold on

Cuz I believe always always
Our Savior never fails
Even when all faith is gone
God knows our pain and His promise remains
Always, Always
He will be with you always
He will be with you always
He will be with you

My Sweet Hubby and I saw Building 429 in concert years ago when they opened for Casting Crowns. We were front row center...and Building 429 was *loud!* From that night on, my Sweet Hubby was adamant that they were responsible for his hearing loss! That concert is a precious memory...

"Do not forsake me, O Lord; O my God, do not be far from me!" Psalm 38:21

A thank you.

I just want to take a moment and thank my Sister in Christ, Tamela.

Tamela, if you read this - you know what I mean. Thank you. So very much.

"Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions." Romans 14:1

"For the despairing man there should be kindness from his friend; so that he does not forsake the fear of the Almighty." Job 6:14

God bless you...


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Forever in my heart.

6 months today. Oh how I miss you.