Thank you Father for life in you. For the reminder that life itself and everything in it is a gift from you, and that you and you alone are the only constant we can count on. Thank you all who continue to follow along. Life has its seasons. In this season we are learning how ... Continue Reading

Thank you Father for this beautiful day, for a reprieve from the rain and gloom. Thank you for your reminders to wait upon you, to quiet my heart, to rest upon your promises. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support. What a beautiful afternoon, no rain, warm at 61 and not overly cloudy. ... Continue Reading

Thank you Father for life and that loss doesn’t have to be forever. Thank you all for your continued thoughts and prayers. Christmas break is over, two of our boys left for Bible college today and our oldest to Central in the morning, bringing back the empty feeling and a quiet house. Also bringing me ... Continue Reading

Thank you Father for your goodness, for being the rock on which we stand, the keeper of our hearts and hopes. Thank you all for your continued thoughts and prayers. Grief is an interesting emotion. It varies with age, life experiences, seasons, our emotional construct, our personalities, and so much more. I think that is ... Continue Reading

Thank you Father for this new day, for peace, perspective and contentment. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support. I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving day was a busy day at our house. My parents and sister’s family came over and we had Thanksgiving here. They helped us put up ... Continue Reading

Thank you Father for this time to mourn, regroup and refocus on you. Thank you for your word, the renewing of the mind and body. Thank you all for your prayers and being part of this journey. It has been 6 weeks since Theresa went home. Initially the mourning and loss was intense, and evenings ... Continue Reading

Thank you Father for your closeness, for your overflowing blessings, for working in my heart and mind as I humble myself before you and learn from you in this difficult time. Thank you all for your continued prayers, your support, and care of our family. I didn’t have the heart to write last week. I ... Continue Reading

Thank you Father for your presence this week, for working in the background as you do, helping with the healing process. Thank you for being the solid rock on which I stand in this time. Thank you all for your continued prayers and engagement. I went back to work Monday. The beginning of the week ... Continue Reading

Thank you Father for your faithfulness, loving kindness, and answer to our prayers. Thank you for the comfort you provide directly and through your children. Thank you all for your kindness and prayers. I thought I would continue to blog as there is much to say about the grieving process and the love of God ... Continue Reading

a link to the video of the service will be attached to this blog when it is ready. Transcript for my talk is below. Thank you all who were able to come and also thank you all who couldn’t but would loved to have come. This blog is for both, for those who would like ... Continue Reading