I love to take strolls out to the yard at night, when the stars are bright and I can look up and see the constellations. I feel a sense of wonder, what is up there, what does it look like. Imagine looking up at the stars and not seeing a brick on the ground. oops. Splat. For that reason I walk carefully and make sure when I look up, I am holding onto something.
Looking up, holding on...Good spiritual advice too.
That same sense of wonder happens when I catch the first dew on a rose, when I feel a calm breeze, or hear birds chatter. It happens when a family of bluebirds light on my lawn. Why then, risk limb and pride to walk out at night? Why else but I am curious and I write Science Fiction. Otherwise, I can't explain it, except there is something special for me about seeing the stars, of seeing God's creation in such unexplainable splendor.
At any time, I walk confident, because I know God's peace is with me. I feel His presence and I don't have to worry about stumbling, because he keeps me, as long as I am on the path He has chosen for me. On that path, I am looking up at him always in faith, and He is holding onto me.
Walking in the light does not just mean walking in daylight. It means walking in HIS light, and his light is eternal, it is everywhere, even at the darkest hour before dawn. Like the sun, moon and stars, and the infinite beyond, God's peace shines everywhere, all the time. It is not a light you have to see. It is a light you have to carry.
So go on, walk outside and look up, and be careful of your step, stay on the path God has chosen for you, and keep God with you in your heart.
Dedicated to Christian Women. We are pearls of light on grains of sand; a multitude of traits and talent.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
A Tribute To Mom
July 20th, my mother went home to be with the Lord.
I will always cherish her memory and miss her.
I feel she is here with me in spirit, as well as in Heaven. She was a beautiful light.
She was my best coffee buddy. We would sit out on the patio and sip coffee and watch the sunset together. Many days were spent talking shop (writing and worldbuilding), watching old movies, favorite tv series, and singing our favorite songs.
She loved talking about Louis L'amour, one of her favorite authors, or Agatha Christie or Rex Stout. She loved the classic mysteries and westerns and old movies. She decorated cakes. She decorated our 25th anniversary cake.
In the end, she was surrounded by people who loved and cared for her. She slipped quietly away in the night, in a peaceful sleep. I am grateful that she knew my love for her was without end.
We see her in everything, everywhere. We know her light will always shine wherever we go. Her legacy was love. To love one another. Her favorite prayer was The Lord's Prayer. Her favorite song was I Must Tell Jesus. Now I guess she is telling him everything. :-)
We would like to offer our thanks to the following people:
The Doctors and Staff at Golden Living Center, Clovis; The Chaplain and staff of Asera Hospice, Clovis; Nova Cremation Service, David Loper, Belmont Memorial Gardens, Dr Soghomonian; Dr Kraeger, Our precious friends and family and all who have shown us care during this time, you have our deepest sincere gratitude.
To my husband, you are my champion. I am so grateful for all of your loving care of me during this time.
And to all of our family, our sympathy and prayers are with you.
As her memorial verse says:
The Eternal God is thy refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms...
Deuteronomy 33:27 KJV
I will always cherish her memory and miss her.
I feel she is here with me in spirit, as well as in Heaven. She was a beautiful light.
She was my best coffee buddy. We would sit out on the patio and sip coffee and watch the sunset together. Many days were spent talking shop (writing and worldbuilding), watching old movies, favorite tv series, and singing our favorite songs.
She loved talking about Louis L'amour, one of her favorite authors, or Agatha Christie or Rex Stout. She loved the classic mysteries and westerns and old movies. She decorated cakes. She decorated our 25th anniversary cake.
In the end, she was surrounded by people who loved and cared for her. She slipped quietly away in the night, in a peaceful sleep. I am grateful that she knew my love for her was without end.
We see her in everything, everywhere. We know her light will always shine wherever we go. Her legacy was love. To love one another. Her favorite prayer was The Lord's Prayer. Her favorite song was I Must Tell Jesus. Now I guess she is telling him everything. :-)
We would like to offer our thanks to the following people:
The Doctors and Staff at Golden Living Center, Clovis; The Chaplain and staff of Asera Hospice, Clovis; Nova Cremation Service, David Loper, Belmont Memorial Gardens, Dr Soghomonian; Dr Kraeger, Our precious friends and family and all who have shown us care during this time, you have our deepest sincere gratitude.
To my husband, you are my champion. I am so grateful for all of your loving care of me during this time.
And to all of our family, our sympathy and prayers are with you.
As her memorial verse says:
The Eternal God is thy refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms...
Deuteronomy 33:27 KJV
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