"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
And saves those who are crushed in spirit."
And saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Psalm 34:18
"The secret way to heal a broken heart is to let love leak out like an ocean
through all the cracks."
-Ann Voskamp
"He heals the brokenhearted
And binds up their wounds."
And binds up their wounds."
Psalm 147:3
"The best way to tend to your open wounds is to open your arms.
Out-loving is the only ointment that healed anything.
When you have Jesus on the inside, you’re never on the outside.
In name of Jesus who broke His heart to heal ours…"
-Ann Voskamp
My life is full...this is good...it means I feel GREAT! I've received emails wondering why I haven't posted in so long...am I okay? YES...I'm home from two weeks in Florida (Healing balm of God's Word with the salt, sand and ocean) with my parents...two weeks of rest and relaxation. Now I'm preparing for my next trip! But, before I tell you about that...let me back up and recall this past month in pictures:
Matthew & Me
What an awesome trip I had going to Beulah Beach with my dear friend Carylee! We went to visit our children (Morgan & Matt) who are serving as camp counselors at this amazing camp on Lake Erie's shoreline!
Matt's "Group" of Young Men
Carylee & Me...Western Night Hoedown
Lake Erie Sunset
Now off to Florida...
Enjoying my parents pool!
Florida Sunset with Dad & Mom
"but if any widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to practice
piety in regard to their own family and to make some return to their parents;
for this is acceptable in the sight of God."
I Timothy 5:4
Meeting Linda Heiman at The Soda Shoppe!
Dinner at Darryl's with (almost) all my parents friends!
Dale, Tim, Bob, Maryann, Barbie, Jane, Me, Mom, Mary, Tim, Dad & Wyatt
Love these people!
Fourth of July Fun with the Homoelle's
Ready for Beach Fireworks...
Colleen, Bethany & Courtney
Venice Fireworks were GREAT!
Papa & Granny
Anniversary Roses from Dad!
Mary, Mom & Me on our fun adventure to Jody's on Palm Island!
Getting Ready to Ride Over on the Ferry
Jody & Dizzy pick us up from the ferry in "Gumby"
Relaxing in Jeff & Jody's pool after an amazing day on Palm Island Beach
"Thank You" Jody for a wonderful day...
I am blessed by knowing you and look forward to my next adventure to Palm Island Paradise!
You are a gracious hostess and the day was a highlight of my trip!
Our beach "cabana boy"
It's not an "official" vacation without a trip to Nokomis Groves for Ice Cream!
A short drive to Sarasota for dinner at Owen's Fish Camp...delicious fun!
Mom, Dad, Wyatt & Mary
My dinner "date"!
Life Size Elephants in the Historical District of Sarasota!
Dad enjoys a hammock at Saint Armands Circle
My traveling companions...Suzanne, Colleen & Linda!
Home again:
"You water its furrows abundantly,
You settle its ridges,
You soften it with showers,
You bless its growth.
You have crowned the year with Your bounty,
And Your paths drip with fatness.
The pastures of the wilderness drip,
And the hills gird themselves with rejoicing."
Psalm 65:10-12
My Garden Bounty
My Garden Dinner...
Fried Green Tomatoes, Crookneck Squash & Cucumbers!
July 13, 2013...Braden's Graduation Party!
The best "Host & Hostess"
Mike & Cheryl
Enjoying "grand-parenting"...
Terry, Kelly & Annie Grace
Aunt Aubrey & Annie Grace
Cassidy Joy
Lauren
The newlyweds...Andrew & Erin
Uncle Jim & Aunt "J"
Cheryl's sweet parents...Mary & Chuck
Some of my favorite people...Sarah & Zac
A new addition to Zac & Sarah...2013 Chevy Silverado!
More favorites...Matt & Liz
Matt & his mama...
(Morgan...how did I end up without a picture of you?...so sad)
I'm looking forward to another adventure...going to the beach (Ocean Isle) with Carylee. We fly out on Sunday (7/21) to be with her parents, sister & family! I'm so thankful for the opportunity to be with these dear people, to be well enough to go and for friends who are keeping me on my toes! Last Sunday at our church's baptism service I had the pleasure of chatting with a dear widow (Judy Burgess whose husband went home to the Lord 4 years ago)...she gave me some advice..."stay busy"...I guess that's what I'm doing! I will only be home for a short while after Ocean Isle and then onto Norris Lake, TN for our family vacation. Please pray for me as I wrap my mind around a "family" vacation without Tom. I told Sarah, "what's a family vacation/pictures without your dad?"...just doesn't seem right, but I know God will be right beside me (us) through these bittersweet times.
"Thank You" to my anonymous friend!
"Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow,
nor reap nor gather into barns,
and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.
Are you not worth much more than they?"
Matthew 6:26
"Thank You" Karen Brown...love my bird...reminding me of my worth in Christ!
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
I meet with my cardiologist tomorrow, Thursday 7/18...as well as I have felt, I still think I need some medication adjustments. Thank you again for all who love, pray and support me and my family. I am blessed.
3 comments:
Lisa what a great report. The roses are gone and so are you, what a great time.
FL papa
you gave me the boost I needed this morning....
I'm so glad you're finally feeling better and enjoying a summer filled with adventures. You may have heard that my mother went Home to be with our Lord last week. By now, I hope she has gotten to give Tom a hug from me. I love thinking about all who have gone before her, with whom she's having a sweet reunion, but I miss her more than words can tell. I know you understand.
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