Remembering

Memorial Day in the past has never meant as much to me as this one. Justin, my son in law is in Afghanistan finishing up his year of duty. He was involved in enemy fire just these past few days. His good friend Ben was hit, or so they thought, and as Justin fired back to protect him, Ben crawled to the truck for safety. As they looked Ben over, they found out that his side plate had been shattered and only his skin was very bruised. At first we would say whew.....but I KNOW that protection came from GOd's people praying!!!! THe boys were shook up over that but I fired an email off right away to let them know God is answering prayer. Praise You Father!

Ryan has graduated. Yea!!! The best thing about this weekend was watching God's saints pour into my house and show Ryan the love of Christ. Ryan has not been coming to church and has not developed any deep relationships at church. But, God's people were faithful and I am amazed at that, and I have been taught once again a life lesson from those I go to church with. What a great church family I have. I love them dearly. We had a great time having the party and watching Ryan walk up to that podium and culminate his years of learning at PCHS. I am excited to keep praying for Ryan's next journey and see where God will lead. He has chosen ICC for his first year of college and we are glad about that. This community is blessed to have such a nice community college so close with so much opportunity at our fingertips.

By the way, Dad's incision did not have to be opened and has begun healing very nicely. Little by little his strength is returning. I am taking Mom for blood work today, her monthly appointment.

Life is good and God is faithful. Love ya, Kim

A Fantastic Weekend

This past weekend Emily and Derrius got married. I spent the weekend in a hotel with ALL my grandgirls swimming and eating and getting dressed up for a wedding. I was in heaven and had a little girl in my lap or arms at all times. Emily was a gorgeous bride and Derrius was so excited, it was cute. That marriage has been a long time coming, so we are thrilled it has taken place. I am praying that Emily and Derrius will desire to build their marriage on the ROCK, the only stability in life. Weddings are a great time to reflect on our own personal relationships and I just have to add here how thankful I am that my husband has put up with me and has taught me and led me thru coming up on 29 years. Yes, just 29 short years ago I was a nervous bride to be wondering what life was going to hold for me. It has been a wonderful marriage, oh yes, ups and downs, but we are growing old together, just what we always wanted!!! I heard on the radio this week and have heard at many weddings, that a strand of three cannot quickly be broken. A statement with so much truth. God, David and me have had to work together to keep this marriage going. I don't know how the couples without God among them can make anything work.

I have just been reading this morning about God's love and what can separate us from that love. NOTHING<> NOTHING!!!! Romans 8. I am ashamed to say that I have actually let the thoughts run across my mind, about walking away and trying life on my own without God. That still small voice has always told me, "I Love you and will walk with you thru anything, I will not leave you or forsake you" I am so thankful for that.

OK, today.... taking Dad to the dr again. He will probably have to have his incision cut open and drained of lots of infection...another bump in our road. BUT, the bumps in the road have been learning experiences and only make us rely on God more. I am praying that Dad's love for life will return. We were told again yesterday that the tests are still showing NO cancer. I marvel at GOd's work in Dad's life. Mom and Dad were not able to go to Emily's wedding and that was sad, sad that they couldn't go and sad that they were content to stay home.....that is not my parents! Old age changes people and I don't like it.

Lots to do today. In the middle of all this, I am getting ready for Ryan's graduation party. Bittersweet it is. Yea, that he is graduating, sad that he didn't try harder his senior year. He needs the Lord in his life. We still don't get along too well, but oh I love that boy and I know that God isn't finished with him yet. (Love that song!!) Another week, never a dull moment around here!!! Loving life, and loving you, Kim