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