She Waits

She lives a life of waiting.

She waits for her husband to come home. She waits for children and grandchildren to come to her. She waits for retirement. She waits to do the things she dreams of doing. She waits for Jesus to return. She waits for heaven.

While she waits, she lives in a modest home on ten acres of mostly woods. It's a comfortable home although not large. She opens the living room blinds and watches the birds and squirrels in the trees surrounding her home. From her window, she can see the horses in the pasture and neighbors as they pass.

While she waits, she prays. She prays for safety for her family. She prays for guidance and strength. She talks to the Lord all day as she reads and writes. She sits at the computer and sees Him in the e-mails, blogs and web sites she devours.

While she waits, she works on the family business. She keeps the records of all they do; she keeps track of all that needs to be done.

While she waits, she goes to church to join the worship there. She serves the Lord as she is lead, as she is able. She visits with friends and waits for the day the waiting is over.

Pics of my girls

I spent some time with my son and his family in Arkansas this week-end. I always enjoy seeing them, and this was no exception.

We talked and laughed and caught up on all the news. We ate great food and generally had a good time -- at least I did and hope they did, too.

My granddaughters created some wonderful self-portraits with the digital camera. I think they are beautiful from the inside out and I can hardly believe they have become such young women.

A Prayer for Today

You draw me, Father, gently, lovingly to Your side.
I have no one but You.
You are my friend, my strength, my refuge, my shield.
Fill me with your Spirit, moment by moment, that I may rest and rely on You.
Quiet my thoughts that I may hear You as You speak to me.
You, Lord, shower blessings on me.
You encourage me.
You convict and instruct me.
You love with a never-ending love.
You lead me, step by step, to a relationship with You.
Holy Spirit, teach me of You.
Lord Jesus, might King, Savior of my soul, cleanse me of unrighteousness and sin; create in me a pure heart.
My Shepherd, call me, lead me to green pastures and beside still waters.
Oh, Father, my God, may I obey You, worship You, praise You, honor You.
Lord, may I sit at your feet and learn of You.
Do not let me be so busy that I neglect time with You.
Let me concentrate on You for You are vital to my life and I am nothing without You.
I give my all to You: all that I am, all that I have, all that I hope.
In you only, is there promise of wholeness.
Help me build my relationship with You and all else will fall into place.
Thank You for once again reminding me of your love, mercy and grace.

Happy Easter!

Easter, 1966

The sun is shining bravely in the clear blue sky. The wind gusts sharply across the hilltop and down into the valley.

Five little girls, ages 4 to 12, in pastel dresses and sweaters search for colored Easter Eggs. Shouts and laughter echo down the hill as they hunt among the cheerful yelow daffodils and the green grass along the fences. Fragrant locust blooms, white as snow, send their sweet petals floating on the wind.

Easter, 2009

These same 5 girls are grown now. Each has children of her own. Each has grandchildren who gather to hunt for the Easter Eggs. The home on the hill is no longer there and the girls are scattered, but the joy of Easter is greater than ever as we have realized the truth of the celebration. We rejoice in the risen Savior and long for the time of His return.