Beauty From Ashes

What A Year

2007-09-18T16:51:00.000-07:00

I know it has been a very long time since i posted anything on this blog.

A brief about what has been happening with me since my last time on this blog.

The biggest event that happened with me was my trip to Kenya, Africa in June for 16 days. This was an amazing trip beyond description. I will return to this country! The Kenyans were wonderful. Had the prilvage of going on a three day safari, which was so thrilling. I took several other trips this summer, one a month so it worked out......the lake of course several times. I traveled to Montana for a nieces wedding (drove 3000 miles by myself), then to Atlanta for Amy Peach's wedding (now Amy Nelson), then it was up to the beautiful Seattle area. It has been a year of new beginnings and loses. My father-in-law passed away on Sept. 1st, this has been a very difficult time within the family for many reasons. My beautiful grandson are getting too big much too fast! I know only watch them two days a week! I had to put a new roof on the house and also a new driveway, so it has been a very expensive year! Guess the 10 year vehicle will need to last a few more years! But you know, GOD HAS AND STILL IS SO FAITHFUL!

A Present of Presence

2006-12-19T20:14:00.000-08:00

A Present of Presence

When you open your gifts this year
I hope to be the first
That catches your eye, your heart, your mind
The One for which you thirst.

For when your heart came to My Son
Above your cry was felt.
He came to me with loving tears
As on His knees He knelt.

"Oh Father, give Your Spirit
To the one who pleads below
To comfort, enlighten and guide her heart
As closer to Us she grows

So, a Present of Presence I sent that day,
My spirit as a gift,
That all your heart would fill with Me
And your eyes toward me would lift.

Your gift is in your heart, you see
So unwrap Me everyday
And be My voice and My hands on Earth
In a loving, thankful way

written by: Shari Hern

New Thoughts

2006-11-18T06:25:00.000-08:00

Things have been good, life goes on with the daily routine, really nothing new and exciting. The holiday season is here much too soon, but that's ok --even though it is a time of year that i don't look forward to. Giving thanks is getting easier for me, after some very difficult years. "The Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations" (Psalm 100:5) These times of the year (Thanksgiving, Christmas and even Easter) are painful, because of the reminder of those that are no longer with us and very lonely because it reminds me of lost family moments, but what i've been trying to remember is that i belong to the eternal family, because i'm loved by God.

I've added a link that i enjoyed. Some will think it is "cheesy" but i enjoyed.

http://iam.homewithgod.com/nspirn1/GuideLines.html

Blessings to all

Something New

2006-10-17T17:49:00.000-07:00

Something to share that I received.........We all have sung this song as a small child and even as an adult. Here is a new version just for us who have white hair, or no hair, but at any age.

JESUS LOVES ME

Jesus loves me, this I know.
Though my hair is white as snow.
Though my sight is growing dim,
Still he bids me thrust in Him.

(Chorus)
YES JESUS LOVE ME..YES, JESUS LOVES ME..
YES, JESUS LOVES ME FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.

Though my steps are oh, so slow,
With my hand in His I'll go.
On through life, let come what may,
He'll be there to lead the way.

(CHORUS)

Though I am no longer young,
I have much which He's begun,
Let me serve Christ with a smile,
Go with others the extra mile.

(CHORUS)

When the nights are dark and long,
In my Heart He puts a song.
Telling me in words so clear,
"Have no fear, for I am near."

(CHORUS)

When my work on earth is done,
And life's victories have been won.
He will take me home above,
Then I'll understand His love

(CHORUS)

I love Jesus, does he know?
Have I ever told Him so?
Jesus loves to hear me say,
That I love Him every day

(CHORUS)

Well what do you think of this version? I especially like the last verse.....

Not Just Another Birthday

2006-10-11T18:52:00.000-07:00

Can't believe that my "blog" has been read! One of the main reasons that i started this, was because of a gift that was received on my birthday. I received a new CPU from my son, so now i'm able to keep up with technology........well a little away. Thanks my "sun". As I stated earlier, i experienced another birthday. This day hit me differently than previous birthdays. In the past I had come to just ignore them, but this one I couldn't. It wasn't really a milestone number that was affecting me, but another thought came to mind and it was making me sad. This would be my first birthday without either of my parents living. It just seemed so strange to be having a birthday without those that gave me life gone. Not real sure why this was so sad for me, but it was. Maybe the fact that my Dad's death has been just a few short weeks ago, sure did miss his phone call to wish me a Happy Birthday. I did have a good day with my two wonderful kids, and daughter-in-law, my beautiful grandboys, and friend (no not boyfriend, Bit!)). It was so great to hear Connor sing Happy Birthday and help me blow out the one special candle! Thank-you my family and friends for making me smile on my birthday.

Finally

2006-10-11T07:17:00.000-07:00

Well this is my first post, and I really have nothing to say, accept hello to all who want to read.