The completion of this
school year is in the books and the beginning of summer has begun. During these days, the calendar filled up
quickly with end of school programs, concerts, graduation celebrations, birthday
parties and more. Amidst all the
busyness, there were times that I slowed down long enough to see and rejoice in
God’s blessings and provisions.
* Larry and I celebrated
Gordon’s 94th birthday with dozens of his family and friends. We arrived early enough to the party that we were able to sit and visit with him.
Gordon has served his Lord, country, family, church, friends, and
business well. He is a prayer warrior
and I’m grateful that he prays for me. We
arrive early for church on Sunday mornings and Gordon and his caregiver are on
my “Stop and give a hug and visit” list each week. What a special time to celebrate and thank God for the gift of Gordon’s
life.
* We attended our
grandson’s end of year preschool program. It was a gift to look at the ways
David has grown and learned during this year.
Ryen was 2 months old at the last program. What a difference a year makes.
* On Saturday we were
able to celebrate the life of Charlene at a memorial service; a life
characterized by giving and serving with a joyful heart. Charlene taught children in school with much
love, enthusiasm, and encouragement. Later
she did the same as she taught education courses at the university to a new
generation of teachers. Charlene also gave
tirelessly and energetically of her time to the Houston Children’s Chorus and led
the Girls’ Missions Program at Tallowood.
* We celebrated a high
school graduation for two young men from church. It will be exciting to see what God continues
to do in and through them in these coming years. At their dinner, we sat by a man from church
who is receiving cancer treatments. He
has spent over 100 days at MDA, with many of those being in intensive
care. Texas Bob was so sick when he went
in that they had to find treatments for his other illnesses before they could
ever consider a protocol for cancer treatments.
There were so many days that he was in such serious condition that we
thought he might not make it. His faith
and the faith expressed by his family have been such a blessing, as have the
answers to so many prayers on his behalf.
* This week, a friend was
going to be on a business trip in the city where Scott and Abby live. He offered to take a suitcase full of things
for them, mostly food that they need. So
with two days notice, Larry made flying trips to stores to get the items they requested. What a blessing that Scott was able to have a
short and encouraging visit with our family friend. And the hotel where he was staying was only one
mile from where they live.
* After an 11 hour day
of errands, her first boat ride on a ferry, and no nap, our granddaughter had a
great day of adventure in her new city.
* Last night we
celebrated the wedding of a dear, dear friend. Wes and Erica, may your lives overflow with
God’s blessings as you begin your journey of marriage.
“Father, I know you are
always at work. Thank you for the times when
I slow down long enough to notice the ways You are working and the blessings You
are continually providing in my life and the lives of others. Help me to have an open heart, mind, and eyes
to see where you are at work. May I be quick to acknowledge your love,
provision, and constant presence with joy, celebration, and thanksgiving.”
He
says, “Be still, and know that I am
God; I will be exalted among the
nations, I will be exalted in
the earth.”
Psalm 46:10
Give thanks to the Lord,
for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 118:1
Rejoice
in the Lord always. I
will say it again: Rejoice!
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice always, pray continually,
give thanks
in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
I Thessalonians 5:16-18
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