In this place we call home; there have been many memories shared.
We have lost dogs and cats while facing their age related issues.
We have lost friends and family; both sets of our parents have passed away while living here.
We have had ups and downs in our relationship with each other and we have come out stronger in the end.
We have seen a preemie grand daughter grow from a peanut to a cashew (as I jokingly call her).
We have had six grand children call this ‘our grandpa and grandma’s home’.
We were even surprised with a set of identical twins, and then three grandsons later from our son.
We have had experience with hospice when my sister was here, in our family room resting in a hospital bed.
We have had experience with detox and desperation; then healing and hope when after six weeks she survived.
We have known God was with us through the many health issues; illnesses and aging.
We have forged our way through knee replacements, shoulder surgeries, and other major surgeries.
We have been in complete shock when the mumps hit me two times when I was 55, then shingles.
We have faced retirement and settling into a new routine; while living in this place we call home.
We have taken trips we never thought of doing; flying to Hawaii and driving to Seattle.
We have purchased a travel trailer and a large towing vehicle while living in this place.
We have also retired my old Toyota and then purchased a new Kia soul.
We have faced our ‘aging issues’ head on, doing what we know we must do to survive them.
We knew that would include a move to a single level home.
We have seen miracle after miracle that God has provided throughout the journey of our life together.
We know our next phase, our next season; will be blessed as we seek to follow Him who gives us life.
In this place we call home, we pack and will leave this chapter soon.
As we drive away to another home; I will claim these verses.
[My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.] (NIV)
[My people will live in a peaceful neighborhood — in safe houses, in quiet gardens.] (message)
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Philipians 4:13
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. ====================
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow."
Courage is not the absence of fear but it's taking action in the midst of it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow."
Courage is not the absence of fear but it's taking action in the midst of it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A diamond is a chunk of coal that made good under pressure.
It's your heart, not the dictionary that gives meaning to your words. Matthew 12:34 (msg) version.
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Below you will find a few of my favorite websites or blogs. They have given me encouragement and challenged me on this journey.
Below you will find a few of my favorite websites or blogs. They have given me encouragement and challenged me on this journey.
Ann Voskamp's blog A holy Experience
This image of a bleeding heart represents a journey of healing from brokenness to wholeness.
Some of my favorite books:
One thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
The Jennifer Silvera Story ~ a beautiful story of hope and healing found on amazon.
Chasing Silouettes ~ Emily Weirenga (http://www.emilywierenga.com/)
Hinds feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard
http:/www.brokennessintobeauty.com/
This image of a bleeding heart represents a journey of healing from brokenness to wholeness.
Some of my favorite books:
One thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
Chasing Silouettes ~ Emily Weirenga (http://www.emilywierenga.com/)
Hinds feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard
http:/www.brokennessintobeauty.com/
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About me:
Married over 46 years and entered into my 65th year of life.
I am a mother of two and grandmother of six and mom to two very spoiled kitties. I love to worship and encourage and of course write whenever I can find a topic or subject to share about.
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The vision for this is to challenge the reader into a new and different way of thinking.
I appreciate and always value your comments.
Having others walk alongside
and join in the sharing is part of the process.
Thank you for joining me... on this journey.
As we get encouraged ~ Lord help us to encourage others.
"And the day came when the risk to remain a tight bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Anais Nin
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"And the day came when the risk to remain a tight bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Anais Nin
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So many memories for you and your family, Sharon. May this next step in your journey be blessed by our gracious and loving God!
No one can take these memories away from you — but how lovely that you memorialize them in such a beautiful way — a way you can touch even after you move.
There is so much to think about here in terms of other “moves” we make in our lives.
Another chapter in your life together is about to begin! What a blessing it will be to make new memories in your new home! I’ve been enjoying your FB and Instagram posts as you prepare for this change… it is obvious that there has been much love shared over the years and know that God will continue to shower blessings on you in your new home!