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Happy Independence Day!
I am thankful for the freedom I have in Christ. I am also thankful that so far, we still have some freedom here in the United States. I do wish we were actually the United. Anyway, I made this for Independence day.
Lucky to Have a Great Day
We went to Ellsworth today and ran into our friend, Margaret. Went to a few garage sales on our way to see our daughter. After arriving at Tina’s, Tina took us and Isaac to a cherry farm near Traverse City. We picked our own cherries, went out for ice cream, drove up the extraordinary scenery to the Old Mission Lighthouse. On the way back we stopped at Cherry Street Market. We are so lucky to have a fun daughter and grandson. I feel blessed that she gave us such a great day!
Glad I’m not Competitive!
About a week ago, my daughter sent me a pic and said, “Look what we did”. Strawberry shortcake! They not only made it, they picked the berries! It looked so scrumptious!
All week long, I thought about Strawberry Shortcake. I went to a few places to get strawberries and they were sold out. Finally, found some at the natural food store! So, I came home and made some for us. I didn’t even think about whipped topping until after I made mine. So, Cool Whip was our topping of choice. (It was partially frozen)
I am lucky that I am not the competitive type as my daughter definitely did a better job than myself on these dessert endeavors. Either way, it cured my craving!
Special
After my Mom passed away, some friends from work got together and gave me a miniature rose plant. Plants are a struggle for me, but I try. This year, it looks pretty great to me. I have been very lucky to have so many friends that I hold dear to my heart. I don’t deserve how blessed I am. 🙂
Songs
Songs have a way of bringing us joy at times, peace, at others, inspiration, worship…touches our souls.
I’ve often felt extremely lucky and blessed to have the parents that I did. It is hard still, to not have them to go to for guidance or just camaraderie.
My Mother lived an extremely hard life with many scars. I came across this song today and it made me think of her. https://youtu.be/NiJUE9Eii0Q
My Father was very special to me. I had never heard the following song until my brother had asked for it to be played at his funeral. I am lucky also to have the brothers that I do. I cannot hear this song without thinking of my Dad. To remember those special to us is quite the blessing. A gift from God. https://youtu.be/a6_I_Kzb1HE
Today, at church we sang this song. https://youtu.be/oap3t96kKWk it sure blessed my heart.
Being that Leonard and I are the “lucky ones”, we went to “Lucky’s Steakhouse” on Friday. It was so very,very good! Being that they are having difficulty getting people to work, they are a bit short staffed. Even though we had to wait a bit, the staff do a wonderful job. They work so hard.
Fishing
Well, it seems that the “thing” that we do together is fishing. Many a day of fishing results in no dinner for us…yet, once in awhile, we get “LUCKY “ 🙂
Lucky to have our “baby”!
Due to the business of the past few weeks, I didn’t get a chance to post about my “baby girl”.
I’m so proud of this gal! She’s sweet, intelligent, funny, beautiful and just a pleasure. We celebrated her birthday over a week ago.
Bittersweet
Approximately five years ago, I was searching for a truly humble pastor. I discovered in my search, “Pastor Eun “Cloud” Poy. He was and continues to be the most humble person that I have ever met. He loves God and people. I have been blessed to have him for my pastor for the past five years. When our grandson Lucas was diagnosed with cancer, he fervently prayed for him. I am truly grateful for this pastor. While being assigned to this and two other churches, he met and married his perfect mate, Lisa. Lisa, is a ray of sunshine and full of happy energy. She also loves God and people. Together, they spread love and care to all their lives touch.
Last Sunday, he preached his last sermon here in Boyne City and last night, Pastor Cloud and Lisa hosted a “garden party” they called it, to thank the congregations of the three churches for loving them.
The following week, they will by moving to Southern Michigan to pastor in a larger community and have only one congregation. Even though, we are saddened to see them go, this is a wonderful opportunity for them. We wish them well as they extend their love to wherever the Lord directs them. They will be extremely missed!
Yes, I and Leonard, were truly lucky (blessed) to have known these two wonderful people!
Technology
I will admit that the internet and media can be an avenue of enjoyment and some knowledge. As amazing as these sources may be, they certainly have their downfalls.
During the past year and a half, I have been quite disturbed by what my eyes have seen. The revelation that many can be driven to fear and hatred by the influence of this technology. The lashing out at others through perceived truth. We read something and think it’s fact, only to find out later that it is not. I have listened to video, television and radio and heard from my very own ears, bias and the twisting of truth. In regard to the Corona virus, wear a mask, don’t wear a mask, vaccinate, don’t vaccinate. These have caused division and yes, hatred between people. How can this be? Technology and media…and yet, I have hope.
No, not in the media, but in the only true source of hope. THE very Truth of all ages. My God, and my Savior, Jesus Christ. Everything else is fleeting.
What I am angered most by this last year and a half is the fear that has been so widespread. The media has spread the false assumption that you can save yourself from disease or death. We don’t have that power.
I look to the Truth that has never changed through all the ages that states:
“Since no one has power over the wind to contain it, so no one has the power over the time of their death.”Ecclesiastes 8:8
“Can any of you by worrying, add a single hour to your life?” Matthew 6:25
“The LORD your God himself will cross over ahead of you. … The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8
Yes, we are lucky to have this God who goes before us, is ever present with us and never changes. I know, lucky is not the right word. Lucky is my own equivalent to be gifted and blessed by God. Please, please do not fear, because we have a God who holds us in the palm of His hand! 🙂
We Are the Lucky Ones 