Today is our youngest son-in-law's(son in love) 35th birthday. Happy Birthday G.!!!!! G. came into our lives when our daughter was still in high school. Yes, high school sweethearts! We grew to love him and know his lovely family through the years when we lived in the same area....then we moved away...and G and N finished college as a married couple, heading off to new territory to work on their careers and create a sweet family. As part of their long range plan, a couple of years ago they returned to G.'s first love, farming.
G. is a loving father and husband, kind, caring, a good listener, and a deep thinker. He is active in their community, church, and the world of agriculture. We are very blessed to have him in our lives. Happy Birthday, G. and God's blessings in the coming year!
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I hope you find my writings interesting and inspirational. They are often filled with emotion because I write without many filters, and they are interwoven with my faith because I know no other way to live. May you find tidbits of information, a dash of humor, and much encouragement here. May this place be a sanctuary for your soul.
I hope you find my writings interesting and inspirational. They are often filled with emotion because I write without many filters, and they are interwoven with my faith because I know no other way to live. May you find tidbits of information, a dash of humor, and much encouragement here. May this place be a sanctuary for your soul.
Having lived with chronic illnesses for many years, I have spent a great deal of time viewing the world from my living room window. Being homebound, I have created an important sanctuary for myself. On my sofa I have fluffy pillows and a warm wool comforter affectionately named, "Woolie" that keeps me warm in the fall and winter, or during Lyme and CFS crashes. In front of me is my coffee table that holds my writing materials, remotes, cordless phone, etc. There is a photo of our family, and a photo of our oldest son and his friends in their police uniforms, to remind me to pray for their safety. The lower shelf is overflowing with stacks of books, papers, my Bible, and articles I am reading at the moment. I have easy access to my TV, stereo, and cds, and I am only a short distance from the kitchen and bathroom. My recliner is close by with my laptop "Libby" right next to it. It is a good place to be.
There is a beautiful view into our backyard, where squirrels, rabbits, robins, cardinals, finches, morning doves, goldfinches, and sparrows gather. Quite often a deer or two will cut a path through our connecting yards for us to enjoy. Trees, flowers, and bushes brighten the landscape. I have watched this view change from season to season, and never tire of its beauty. Even though at times I get tired of living life mostly from my living room, how safe and cozy I feel in my sanctuary. I am blessed.
There is a beautiful view into our backyard, where squirrels, rabbits, robins, cardinals, finches, morning doves, goldfinches, and sparrows gather. Quite often a deer or two will cut a path through our connecting yards for us to enjoy. Trees, flowers, and bushes brighten the landscape. I have watched this view change from season to season, and never tire of its beauty. Even though at times I get tired of living life mostly from my living room, how safe and cozy I feel in my sanctuary. I am blessed.
Friday, October 9, 2009
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4 comments:
Happy Birthday, G! Sounds like he has been a blessing to your family.
Have a wonderful weekend, Renee. I'm praying for you and Joel!
Thanks Lisa....lifting you all up in prayer also! Your sweet dog, too :-)
Hi Renee What a lovel post on your son in law He sounds blessed to have you both as in laws too.
Isn't the news about the retrovirus and ME/CFS brilliant.
What interests me so that it is a virus from the animal world. How did it cross over?
Could this help the lyme patients too many of which have symptoms similar to ME/CFS. I know many Lyme patients that have been treated successfuly on a combination ot antibiotics and anti virals.
Happy Birthday to G!
Oh and Renee....love the pic at the top of your blog....so very colourful and pretty!
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