Still small voice and a second chance

I knew I would pray for a friend this week.
The intent was Thursday was a big decision day in her life.
Monday however was the day she needed the prayers the most.
A shower.
A sharp knife.
Many stitches.
An ER visit.
An admittance to behavioral health.
I knew she wanted out yet had no idea how badly.
I thought I offered good advice.
I did not share all I should have
I prayed on Thursday and sent messages on Tuesday.
The Good News I held back
 I was waiting in fear of rejection.
God has graciously given her and I a second chance
I will not waiver, I will do it afraid or not in total confidence but it Will be Done...

Friends

What are they ?
Do they acknowledge you only at church or in chance meetings.
Do they call for no reason or invite you to be part of their lifes activities.
Do they support and encourage you no matter what ?
If you told them your deep dark secrets  would they turn there back on you ?
Do they judge in ignorance ?
Do they act like your friend only if you run into each other or do they take the time to let you know they care even when lives go in differant directions.
Do they leave you out of dinner parties and concerts cuz your just not on the list of the most prominent and influential.
Do they judge you by the clothes you wear  or the kind of car you drive or maybe the size of your home or wallet.
What are they ?

R.I.P.

We met on a sad day, the passing of a parent.Serious talks and plans were made.
Evidence of a respect for the dead and those left behind.
Comforted by the stranger and at ease that he performed his job with dignity.
So comfortable with each other he shared a funny story of my moms pain pump going off in her casket and the beep, beep, beep, they thought may be a fire, only to have to open her casket with mixed feeling and see what the world was beeping.
As my sisters and I shared later that day and the men entered the house asking who were we talking about, oh its Kristi's boyfriend, as my husbands facial expression turned priceless and we giggled like school girls, that introduction never left, with each meeting I greeted Larry as my boyfriend  and we giggled cuz we had told him of our story..
Lord I am ticked that Larrys wife and children have lost their precious dad and husband and I ask WHY.
These sudden acts, heartbreaking the innocent and ending all their plans with such abruptness seem very unfair...
To all his family, friends and co-workers Remember that Smile and Love and pay it forward..

Good-bye My Friends...

It has been a while since I blogged.
Two sad days bring me back.
Anger.
Disappointment.
Questions.
God Why ?
Some things there are no good answers for...
I will trust you.
I will believe in you and your word.
I will not give up.
God I am leaning heavily on your promises.
I will practice the fruits of the spirit for they are a part of me.
Trust and obey for theres no other way.

Time Off

Sometimes one needs to take a break
Weeks have passed and there is much that could be said
Yet I feel this is a time to be still and Know that he is here...

Coming and Going

Blessed friends and those who change us forever
As we celebrate those moving on answering the call
The ones who God puts in your life
The things they share
The trust
The teaching
To one couple who resembles JESUS more than any I have ever met
We Love you
Our lives changed forever because you Loved us when we were unlovely
You shared JESUS with two lost and hurting souls who didnt deserve it
There is no way to thank you that is fitting
We Love you Pastor Tim and Mariole
Salvation for Bob and myself
My parents salvation
Our renewal
Our Baptism
My fathers funeral
My mothers funeral
My sisters salvation
My nieces and nephews salvation
JESUS JESUS JESUS
Thats you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nasty...

A nasty cold
Head stuffed up
Nose is in the on position
Can I be nice ?
Lord help me I am trying.
Back and forth with the FEELING thing.
Reminded of the evil of the heart.