R.I.P. Kirk

My sisters fiance passed away last week and 

I have been thinking about this verse 

and how it is so appropriate

at a time like this.

Death is bittersweet-

On the one hand we miss those that pass on

but on the other hand our faith allows us 

to feel comforted that our loved ones

are now in Heaven

His name was Kirk

and he loved to fish 

I believe that he is sitting

on the shoreline in Heaven

waiting for that big one

that he keeps catching 

over and over 

and over 

again

My prayers are for my sister

who has lost her love

in hopes that she can feel

the peace that

only 

Jesus 

can give us 

Hark the herald Angels sing..

Glory to the newborn King!

Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

What beautiful words!  

Merry Christmas everyone 

and may we all never forget the real reason

for the season!

SHADOWS OF DAKOTA

We cast shadows

not so unlike 

reflections

in water

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LEARNING TO PLAY

It is a paradox of creative recovery

that we must get serious about

taking outselves lightly.

We must work at learning 

to play

                                                  -Julia Cameron

This is a picture of my dear nephew about 14 years ago. 

What a treasure he is!

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How sweet it is

My sister recently had a cookout at her house 

I offered to bring something sweet for dessert.

I had an angel food cake in the freezer and 

thought Hmm...

what can I do with that?

I went to the grocery store and tried to find something

that was not too unhealthy to transform this angel food cake into

I ended up buying some plain greek yougart, crushed pineapples

and a box of instant coconut cream pudding

I mixed the yougart with the coconut cream pudding

and then drained some of the crushed pineapples

I spooned the yougart/pudding mixture over the cake

and then added 

the drained pineapples on top of the cake

and let me tell you

This was "yum" good!

If you need something quick and good

just take an angel food cake

mix instant pudding with 

something like yougart or cool whip 

and then add some kind of fruit on top 

of the cake (blueberries, cherries, etc)

Spoon the mixture on top of the cake

add the fruit

and you will have a real crowd pleaser!

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My Cup Runneth Over

 Meaning: 

I have more than enough for my needs.

:

Hope

Abundance

 You prepare a table before me 

   in the presence of my enemies. 

You anoint my head with oil; 

   my cup overflows.
-Psalm 23:5 (NIV)

My cup runneth over.

I have received so many benefits that I 

cannot contain them all.
                                                                                                                                       
(Said when you feel overcome because many good 
things have happened to you.)   
This week my husband was able to take a week vacation and we spent 

more time together, we had unexpected money in the bank, 

my knee has not been bothering me, etc

but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. 

Indeed, the water I give them will become 

in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
John 4:14 (NIV)

LORD, you alone are my portion and my cup; 

you make my lot secure.
-Psalm 16:5 (NIV)


When life seems to be closing in on you;
When people hurt you;
When your health starts wearing you down;
When your finances are not as abundant as you'd like;
When you are sad;
When you are just plain lonely;
or for whatever reason you may have
Reach out to God
Only God can provide for your needs
Only God can fill your cup to overflowing
Only God !


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A LEGACY OF LOVE

Even though my story ends here

My parents love story will never end

They not only left a bunch of children,

grandchildren and a great grandchild-

they left us the legacy of their love

the greatest gift of all!

I hope you have enjoyed this journey 

of my parents love story

May God bless you

with your own 

kind of love story too

I have dedicated my blog to my parents

and their beautiful love story

 just waiting to be told,

this month, all month long..

Miss you Dad and Mom!

If you have missed any of

this incredible love story

just scroll down and/or

press "Older Posts"

They were married 

64 years ago in

February.

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AND

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HERE COMES THE BRIDE

F a s t    f o r w a r d    t o  1 9 4 7:

ALL DRESSED IN WHITE!

The photo was obviously touched up with color

Notice her red lips and pretty eyes,

the golden flames on the candles and in the flowers

and other subtle hints of color

Her best friend's mother made her dress and veil.

When she went for a final fitting she saw

this beautiful veil and was so disapointed to 

be told that it was for someone else.

Imagine her delight when she later found 

out it was made for her.

Years later her oldest daughter proudly wore 

 this same dress when she got married

THE FLOWER GIRL AND RING BEARER

The ring bearer is my dad's step brother 

He is so cute here.  

Interesting that he was wearing shorts 

and it was the beginning of February ( Brr..)

Not sure who the flower girl was but she sure is 

precious holding on to her partner's arm like that

I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU HUSBAND AND WIFE

My mom's sister (on the left) and a 

friend of my dad's served as best man

All smiles here!

The Dad's and Mom's

Bride's parents on left
Groom's parents on the right


Look at all the different
clothing styles here 


Love the black gloves!

WEDDING PARTY

from left: My dad's younger sister, 
My mom's younger sister, 
My mom's cousin,

My mom's older sister, Bride and Groom,
Best man, and Groomsmen,

Flower girl and 

my dad's stepbrother (ring bearer)

I just love the sweet muffs adorned 

with flowers that all of the ladies are holding 

My aunt (the second from the left above)

still attends this same church with her husband

Oh, how wonderful those memories must be for her.

I am dedicating my blog to my parents

and their beautiful love story

that is just waiting to be told,

this month, all month long.. 

They were married 

64 years ago in

February.

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and

SO HAPPY TOGETHER

Dear Friends, since God loved us that much,
we surely ought to love each other.
No one has ever seen God.
But if we love each other,
God lives in us, and His love
has been brought to full expression
through us.

   1 John 4:11-12 NLT

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and

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I am dedicating my blog to my parents

and their beautiful love story

that is just waiting to be told,

this month, all month long.. 

They were married 

64 years ago in

February.

Wedding post coming soon..

I promise, and apologize

for the delay

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY DAD AND MOM

IT WAS 1942-

One year after our country entered WWII,

The minimum draft age lowered from 21 to 18 yrs old,

Our president was Franklin D. Roosevelt,

Food rations were implemented,

Gasoline was 19 cents a gallon,

Barbara Streisand and Paul McCartney were born,

The movie Casablanca premiered in NY,

Instant coffee was introduced,

and

 Two people that went on their first date that year

ended up falling madly in love with each other

They met in high school

He was walking down the hall

with friends, they were 

all chomping on carrot sticks 

and imitating Bugs Bunny

He was a high school basketball champ

and is pictured above in this newspaper clipping

receiving an award (he is 3rd from the left)

She was an outgoing gal who loved tennis,

riding horses and had a natural curiosity

of just about everything else life had to offer.

THEIR FIRST DATE-

She asked him to the Sadie Hawkins Hayride

and they double dated with friends.

It was rained out so all four went 

to the movies instead

They saw a double feature 

"Major and the Minor" and

"Submarine Patrol"

(copy of actual ticket stub is above in collage

my mom saved everything!)

and

 the rest is history; as the saying goes...

I'll never forget

the night we met

under the starlit sky

I'll never regret

nor will I ever let

you out of my heart

till I die

(words from a poem

my dad gave my mom

in collage above)

They ended up getting married. 

He served as a navy pilot.

She bore six children 

and their love for each other just 

grew stronger over the years

I am dedicating my blog to my parents

and their beautiful love story-

 just waiting to be told,

this month, all month long.. 

for more on their love story

please check back all month long

don't forget to check previous

posts this month on their love story

I will next post about their wedding

They were married 

64 years ago in

February.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY 

TO EVERYONE

HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING

MY PARENTS LOVE 

STORY SO FAR

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