Yes, the pictures of my niece, Chase, keep coming....
if only you could see all the ones I refrained from posting :)
These were taken the day before her sweet family left.
We all ventured over to a park next to the water.
Beautiful, northwest summer day.
Beautiful faces of my beloved children and niece.
So much to be thankful for....
healthy bodies
good immune systems
safety
family
the joy of "tying strings" with my children
a faithful, loving husband who
also loves to "tie strings" with them
little ones who still want to be held
family pictures
a new stage in life
summer in the northwest
smiles
cousins playing dress-up
sweet, young relationships
the sun on her face
time together
a new little niece or nephew being knitted together
that He numbers all our days.... before one of them happens
that our Maker knows us.... even the unlovely parts
and that still, He loves us
that we cannot hide from Him
that He hears us
and wants to have a relationship with us
that I am His child
a good start to another school year
new relationships
that I'm not alone
other's, drawing beside me, encouraging and helping me
the ways He sanctifies me daily.... though it is so hard
the faith of a child
that my Heavenly Father holds my hand... and won't let go
beauty
laughter
family meals
reading together
cheering each other on
colors and textures
a quiet house
surprises from my hubby
the smell of bread baking (made by #1!)
that we can ask for wisdom
that we can believe... and not doubt that He will give it
trials
studying James with my children
my Father's world
the wonder and beauty of it all
finding treasures
sharing
the testimony of faithful ones who have gone to be with Jesus
the strength and joy given to those left behind
the Hope we have that this life is NOT all there is
an Eternal Home being prepared
One of our former pastors went to be with the Lord this week.
Would you pray for the Kendall family, if the Lord brings them to your mind?
His death has been a somber reminder that there is so much more to life than what we see.
My heart aches for this dear family, but I am so thrilled
when I hear their testimony of God's faithfulness through this trial.
It gives me courage.
May God be glorified through our earthly trials.
May He give His children strength to endure,
as we all long for Heaven's peace and eternal rest with our Savior!
GREAT pictures....God is good! Lv u, nwmom
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