Today I had my 5th grade class and the 6th graders ( Language class) list theirs, so I thought, I should do the same:
A= abilities (to walk, think, breathe, move, etc)
B= Bible and the brother - in - laws
C= chocolate
D= dad
E= Erin
F = family and friends
G= gift of Salvation
H=home filled with laughter and joy
I=intellect
J= James the love of my life
K=kindness shown by those who care
L= love of God that is unconditional
M=money to keep the bills paid
N=nieces and nephews on both the Carter and Collins' side
O=opportunities to be a life long learner
P=peace from God
Q= quietness
R=radiant smiles that are shown to brighten the day of those who might need it
S=sisters and sister -in-laws
T=the extended family
U=United States of America and unity
V=vehicle that is running well
W=Whitney
X=xtra blessings sent from above even when we do not deserve them
Y=yellow--the bright sunshine that warms the spirit
Z= Zelpha--my mom who is now in heaven
and of course the list could extend --for we are so blessed. Trust you and your will have a wonderful holiday--
Thanks for the prayers on the behalf of James' father. If you check Leonard's and James' face book page, that is were you find the most recent information. Continue to pray for James' dad and for James' mom.
I am so proud of Whitney--she now has her permit!! Now, I will begin wearing a new hat. The hat which fits those who sit on the passenger side of the vehicle. Carefully instructing and guiding the new learner --working with them helping to develop the new driver into in a safe driver. I am excited to wear this hat. I will gladly pass it off to James, when he returns in a few days.
Thanksgiving will be time spent with family. Treasuring memories, creating new memories and missing those who are not with us --due to distance or for those who are now in heaven. I often visualize my mom, James' grandma and other friends and family members who are already in heaven. Standing there on the heavenly balcony cheering me on--AND cheering you the reader of this blog on. Realizing their traveling days upon earth are finished--they are now numbered among the Redeemed --cheering us on.
For you that read the blog--today, I pray that you will experience 'joy in your spiritual journey'. May your Heavenly Father be near and dear to you--and may your prayers be answered according to His divine plan. The realization that He is able to look down through the telescope of time--and because He is able to see the future and know what we need today--He is FAITHFUL --and will do above and beyond what one could even begin to imagine!
Just sharing some heart thoughts~
Rachel
Saturday afternoon was absolutely beautiful. Balmy breezes blew gently swaying the palm tree branches. The crisp cool year was welcomed. So clad in a sweat shirt the three Collins gals (+ Trixie) ventured into the front yard. With tools in hand we began to spruce up the bushes---and of course we need to pause for those classic Kodak moments. Hope you enjoy the pictures.
We are thankful for the cooler weather, James 'should' be home this weekend. We trust you have a blessed day! Can not wait to read you comment. Just wondering what the weather was like in your part of the world?
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I sit here in tears this morning after reading the post and comments that my beautiful wife posted and then others responded on. This is the reason why I am able to keep doing what I truly feel God has called me to do at this time in my life.
I am going to try to catch everyone up as quickly as possible on what has been going on over the last few days. I believe I finished off on the road being totally covered in mud and as you can see we loaded the truck to the hilt with everything we could with jerry cans and IV bags. Over these 48 hours I saw death from old to babies I saw sickness in such a way that can only be described as heartbreaking. we pulled over by this one lady along the side of the road she was carrying a baby and we gave her some food that we had left over in the car and as she reached out for the food I saw some of the saddest eyes you could ever see it make me tear up even as I am writing this as she reached for the food the baby rolled away from her chest and I realize that the baby had died and then I knew why she had such sad eyes.
It is only because I serve a risen Savior that I can continue to go on because I know another child made it to the arms of Jesus. God is so good but I often wonder why so much senseless death and then am reminded that God does not promise us a life of luxury but he does promise to be with us always and if one child’s death can bring others to Christ then to God be the glory.
Ok back to lighter things now we are continuing to monitor the cholera outbreak and it appears to have stablelized and the deaths have tapered off thanks be to God.
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