I've probably blogged this picture before but it's one of my favorites...My parents were so young and fresh...Tom was so innocent (and still pretty much is) and I was such a sweet little blob of new life...awww. Does this ever amaze you, Mom, Dad?
Class of 1991...Lake Orion High School...Marching in to Pomp and Circumstance with Nick Steffens. This smile was in an effort to hide my emotional tears. That song always makes me cry. even to this day.
I'm feeling nostalgic today. The end of summer does this to me. Heck, a lot of things do this to me. Can't help it when there have been so many changes in my life, our lives this year. And it's already August 20th. Where does the time go? Wasn't I just that 18 year old kid, embarking on LIFE??
Still feel like it...so thankful for the people that God has brought into my life and the hard lessons I've learned even this year...in many aspects...
You know what I've walked away with? it's simple.
Jesus Christ is the only CONSTANT. The only STABLE. The only FAITHFUL. The only MERCIFULNESS. The only CALM in the STORM of LIFE. The only SHELTER.
I've been checking out blogs that I used to visit today...that is why I've come to these conclusions today and why I'm putting them here. I don't want to forget. Just when you think you can trust, care, open up...God sends something, someone, that brings you back to HIM.
A few things to be thankful for:
David - amazed that I get to be a part of his EXCITING life...(he pushed me into the pool today...with my clothes on...payback is sweet)
Will, Ethan, Melanie, Levi, and Molly
My family, immediate and extended...so many awesome people...
Friends...too many to name, and some of them fall into the family category: Becky, Tammy, Randy, Jennifer, Carolyn, Jennifer, (not a typo), friendships that have been renewed thru Facebook...a large list. one that is too big to put on here...
A cozy, functional house...and that pool to boot.
A great church body to learn more about God with, fellowship, encourage, grow...
Upcoming fun - King's Island, Holland, MI, our trip out west, watching David's company/patents take off....
Happy Thursday to you...time to visit the YMCA! God Bless you...
3 comments:
the last time you posted that family church photo you had said somthing about how you were reaching out to your brother and he was pulling away. Well you said it all funny and hilarious like you do!! lol I think of it everytime I see this picture!
Laurie - I'm SOOOOO glad that the Lord allowed us to renew our friendship, even if it is 6,500 miles apart. You are a blessing!
((hugs)) Shellee
man, Kara, you have an excellent memory! but then again, you aren't 36...YET. enjoy your last 2 days of 35. hugs birthday girl!
Shellee...I, too, am so glad that we are back in touch! You are a blessing too...and if you think about it, can you send me a cyber missions card? somehow, ours is missing! Love ya, sister!
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