Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Friday Thoughts & Sky Photos







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 December Sunrise


We begin a new year.  Each new year typically comes with the hope of better days.  For our country, the past couple of years have been trying, regardless of your political leanings, your faith, or your economic situation.  I pray that 2010 brings joy, peace and hope into your life.
2009 was a busy year in our home and it ended when Dad lost his battle with cancer on December 16th.  However, in the midst of the storm we were able to experience God's abundant grace and endless mercy.  Our Lord surrounded us with friends and clergy to minister to our needs, both physically and spiritually.  There were those who prepared us several meals as we kept our vigil at Dad's side the last few days in hospice.  There were those who prayed with us and for us.  There were those who visited and offered comforting words.  God provided us with perhaps the best hospice facility in the central United Sates to care for him.  It allowed us to focus on loving him and ushering him into his eternal rest.  At the end of it all, we experienced  God's Amazing Grace and Dad's chains are gone.  They are gone because Dad experienced God's Amazing Grace as a young man.  He invited Christ into his life and was saved.  There is no other way.  Enjoy.

19 comments:

  1. Yet another tribute to your father. Excellent.

    May you and yours have a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Big hug. :)

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  2. Here is to a good 2010. Happy blogging to us both.

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  3. I'm glad you found the support you and your family needed through your Dad's illness and death. Wishing you a 2010 filled with much joy and good health ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,
    Blue Skies and Random Reflections for 2009

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  4. Happy New Year, and I agree that 2010 holds much potential for improvement over 2009!! :)
    tm

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  5. Our condolences on your father's passing... and our heartiest wishes for a fantastic New Year to you and yours...

    May God bless you and keep you well...
    ...and may the Grandcrew keep you young!

    All the very best!

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  6. I stopped by to check out your SWF pictures. While they are beautiful, I found something much more uplifting. The love you expressed for your father was very touching. God bless you and your family. May blessing, peace, and prosperity be yours this year and always.
    Pamela
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  7. Driller: Beautiful skies and writing on your post.

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  8. The sky shows the true beauty of God. The complexity is the divine sense we see, nothing superficial. The year past is not often what we want to always look at - but we should. We are blessed by the Lord, perhaps we can be a bit blind to the good we received. Your seeing the blessings in the situation with your father, despite your pain. Happy New Year, and I hope and pray for the beset for you and yours

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  9. The skies are magnificent. The tribute to your father and our Lord is very moving.

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  10. Great sunrise pictures and tribute. Happy New Year.

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  11. Thank you for starting us off with a blessed post for the New Year. You did a super job.

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  12. Beautiful sunrise. The colors are beautiful! Happy New Years to you and yours.

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  13. Sorry for the loss of your father, Driller. May he rest in Peace. Hope 2010 brings you happiness and peace. :)

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  14. Praise God!
    I wish you a wonderful New Year!
    Regards.

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  15. I believe you have everything in perspective. Amen, brother!

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  16. Great pictures to start a new year. Have a Happy New Year, and thanks for sharing.

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  17. My condolences on the loss of your father. Nice, peaceful SWF pictures.

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  18. Beautiful skies for us to enjoy. May you always have fond memories of your father. All the best in 2010...

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  19. It's absolutely beautiful, much similar to my sunrise photo this week! Thanks so much for playing along with us at LATSOF!

    -Tisha

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