I was needing a kind word from someone this week when out of nowhere a friend that I had not known for long walked up, gave me a warm "friend" greeting, wrapped me in her arms, and let me know I was loved! I cannot express the warmth I felt from her greeting. I went home that night a changed lady because someone gave their love in a beautiful, unassuming, gentle, sweet way. Later, she came to me and apologized for being "disrespectful" to me. She felt she had been too familiar. I could not have been more surprised! I assured her, with tears, that she had touched me in a way that I needed on that day.
I love REAL people! In God's work there should never be "big I's and little You's". REAL people love without reservation, and give unselfishly. The dear sweet lady that hugged me was REAL, unassuming, and unselfish! She was giving PURE LOVE and I knew it was coming from a heart filled with GOD'S LOVE! God placed her in my life and I'm blessed to call her "friend". I am really looking forward to my next visit with her, even if it is for a "split second in time".
We are living in a hurting, selfish world. People all around us are longing for love and friendship. Don't be afraid to reach out and love someone. Be REAL! Reach for others and help them carry their load. They will be forever thankful.
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
This Is Like Heaven...
Today I'm sitting at my computer doing a little studying, and searching for some things to go with a thought I am working on. As I'm looking, a song pops into my mind. This happens quite often, so I stopped to listen to the words, and try to relate it to what I have been thinking about. My mind started singing:
This is like Heaven to me...
This is like Heaven to me...
It really got my attention, because I wasn't thinking about Heaven. I was thinking about "friends, and friendships, and reaching out to others", then it dawned on me...
HAVING FRIENDS, FRIENDSHIPS, AND RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS IS A LITTLE TASTE OF HEAVEN! So, I guess I can say "I have been living in a little bit of Heaven the last several days.
We just got back from a lovely time of fellowship and lunch with Pastor and Sis. Greg Gerald. Bro. Gerald texted my husband earlier today and asked if we would have time to meet them for lunch, so my husband forwarded the message on to me. I was thrilled to go eat with them. When they walked into the restaurant their daughter Katelyn was with them, so we got a hug, and a short conversation with her before she hurried off to be with a friend. As we sat and talked, I thought, "The Gerald's didn't call because they had some business to talk about, and there was nothing urgent. They called because they wanted to just be with us, and have lunch." We had a wonderful time talking, talking, talking, and our hearts were warmed by their love and friendship. Thank you, Bro. and Sis. Gerald for stopping by and making this life feel a little closer to Heaven.
My mind now wanders off to being with Pastor and Sis. Richard Flowers this past weekend. On Saturday evening we went to eat with them. We had a great time sitting around the table and talking about the things of God, life, and ministry. After the Sunday service we were invited to their home, and Chad and Mendy came over. (the Flowers son and daughter-in-law). Again, we sat and talked for a long time and enjoyed this very special time "sharing life" with each other.
After the weekend, the "icing was put on the cake" when we got to get hugs and kisses from our granddaughters, Alayna, Ashlyn, and Ansley. Also, the big bear hug from our son, Andrew, and sweet hugs from Amanda (Mandy). You just can't be more blessed than this!
This is like Heaven to me.
This is like Heaven to me.
After my brother passed away, Wendell and I looked at each other and said: "There is nothing more important than being with friends and family, and being with each other. From now on, nothing will keep us from having time with them. Life is too short to be wrapped up in "things" that take us away from people." Family is wonderful, friends are great, and taking time to be with each other is how God made us to be. People is what life is all about!
If you feel lonely, sad and blue, take time to stop and talk to a friend. Be there for someone when they need you, or just want you to sit and visit awhile. There's so many things that will take you away from what is "important" if you let them. Instead, let's all make up our minds to "touch someone" so we can all experience a "little bit of Heaven here on earth".
This is like Heaven to me...
This is like Heaven to me...
It really got my attention, because I wasn't thinking about Heaven. I was thinking about "friends, and friendships, and reaching out to others", then it dawned on me...
HAVING FRIENDS, FRIENDSHIPS, AND RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS IS A LITTLE TASTE OF HEAVEN! So, I guess I can say "I have been living in a little bit of Heaven the last several days.
We just got back from a lovely time of fellowship and lunch with Pastor and Sis. Greg Gerald. Bro. Gerald texted my husband earlier today and asked if we would have time to meet them for lunch, so my husband forwarded the message on to me. I was thrilled to go eat with them. When they walked into the restaurant their daughter Katelyn was with them, so we got a hug, and a short conversation with her before she hurried off to be with a friend. As we sat and talked, I thought, "The Gerald's didn't call because they had some business to talk about, and there was nothing urgent. They called because they wanted to just be with us, and have lunch." We had a wonderful time talking, talking, talking, and our hearts were warmed by their love and friendship. Thank you, Bro. and Sis. Gerald for stopping by and making this life feel a little closer to Heaven.
My mind now wanders off to being with Pastor and Sis. Richard Flowers this past weekend. On Saturday evening we went to eat with them. We had a great time sitting around the table and talking about the things of God, life, and ministry. After the Sunday service we were invited to their home, and Chad and Mendy came over. (the Flowers son and daughter-in-law). Again, we sat and talked for a long time and enjoyed this very special time "sharing life" with each other.
After the weekend, the "icing was put on the cake" when we got to get hugs and kisses from our granddaughters, Alayna, Ashlyn, and Ansley. Also, the big bear hug from our son, Andrew, and sweet hugs from Amanda (Mandy). You just can't be more blessed than this!
This is like Heaven to me.
This is like Heaven to me.
After my brother passed away, Wendell and I looked at each other and said: "There is nothing more important than being with friends and family, and being with each other. From now on, nothing will keep us from having time with them. Life is too short to be wrapped up in "things" that take us away from people." Family is wonderful, friends are great, and taking time to be with each other is how God made us to be. People is what life is all about!
If you feel lonely, sad and blue, take time to stop and talk to a friend. Be there for someone when they need you, or just want you to sit and visit awhile. There's so many things that will take you away from what is "important" if you let them. Instead, let's all make up our minds to "touch someone" so we can all experience a "little bit of Heaven here on earth".
Thursday, October 28, 2010
The Ordering of Steps
Today started out to be a "normal" day, but there was something special planned for us! I believe, as most of you do, that our "steps are ordered by the Lord".
At noon, Wendell and I went to lunch, as is our routine. We had a good, lunch, then sat back and waited for the waitress to bring our ticket so we could pay out. After the last refill of tea she told us that our lunch had been paid for by an "Anonymous" person. We were surprised! Whoever it was...if that person happens to read my blog I want you to know that we appreciate the gesture of kindness and love. THANK YOU!
We got up from the table, and while my husband was talking to a friend, who had come in while we were eating, I stepped outside to get warm. The sunshine felt so good! As I stepped outside, I passed a lady coming into the restaurant. I knew she was a Pentecostal lady and I was almost sure I had seen her before. We spoke, and she went on inside. I stood outside waiting for my husband. He never came out! The friend he had been talking to had been gone for awhile, so I figured he was talking to someone else. I slowly made my way back into the restaurant, and saw my husband enjoying conversation with a man. I knew he had to be the ladies husband I had spoken to earlier. I was right! Just as I stepped up to my husband, this lady joined her husband and we met. That was the beginning of several hours of conversation today.
I'll get back to the "story" in a minute, but I want to say...One thing I absolutely love about being where we are at this time in life are the many opportunities we have to meet minister's and wives. I love making new friends and I treasure those times very much. Anytime we can be with minister's and their families, I am happy!
Back to "today"...We stood and talked for a long time, until we were invited to "sit down and visit" with our "new friends". I chuckle to myself because I can hear those who know me real well say, "you were invited out of self-defense"! :-) Let me just say that what started out a "lunch with my husband" turned out to be "an afternoon of fellowship.
Missionary David and Kathy Brott from the Philippines made their way into our hearts during those several hours of sitting in Cotton Patch, and later at Olive Garden. I'm really glad that their evening appointment with a pastor did not work out. I know they would have loved sharing their burden with a Pastor and his church, but getting to be with these wonderful people today was just what God ordered for us. Thank you, Bro. and Sis. Brott for welcoming us into your life. We enjoyed the "visit"!
In the family of God we really should never meet a stranger! We're all in this TOGETHER! It's beautiful to experience and enjoy the freedom of friendship. No big "I's" and little "You's"! We are all working together to see God's work go forward. We are all heading to the same place that is out of this world. We are all looking for "His glorious appearing and listening for the sound of the trumpet"! Yes, I love making "new friends", and the thing I love about it all is that someday we will ALL be together "forever".
God bless all of our missionary's and their families, at home or abroad! You are some of my HEROES!
At noon, Wendell and I went to lunch, as is our routine. We had a good, lunch, then sat back and waited for the waitress to bring our ticket so we could pay out. After the last refill of tea she told us that our lunch had been paid for by an "Anonymous" person. We were surprised! Whoever it was...if that person happens to read my blog I want you to know that we appreciate the gesture of kindness and love. THANK YOU!
We got up from the table, and while my husband was talking to a friend, who had come in while we were eating, I stepped outside to get warm. The sunshine felt so good! As I stepped outside, I passed a lady coming into the restaurant. I knew she was a Pentecostal lady and I was almost sure I had seen her before. We spoke, and she went on inside. I stood outside waiting for my husband. He never came out! The friend he had been talking to had been gone for awhile, so I figured he was talking to someone else. I slowly made my way back into the restaurant, and saw my husband enjoying conversation with a man. I knew he had to be the ladies husband I had spoken to earlier. I was right! Just as I stepped up to my husband, this lady joined her husband and we met. That was the beginning of several hours of conversation today.
I'll get back to the "story" in a minute, but I want to say...One thing I absolutely love about being where we are at this time in life are the many opportunities we have to meet minister's and wives. I love making new friends and I treasure those times very much. Anytime we can be with minister's and their families, I am happy!
Back to "today"...We stood and talked for a long time, until we were invited to "sit down and visit" with our "new friends". I chuckle to myself because I can hear those who know me real well say, "you were invited out of self-defense"! :-) Let me just say that what started out a "lunch with my husband" turned out to be "an afternoon of fellowship.
Missionary David and Kathy Brott from the Philippines made their way into our hearts during those several hours of sitting in Cotton Patch, and later at Olive Garden. I'm really glad that their evening appointment with a pastor did not work out. I know they would have loved sharing their burden with a Pastor and his church, but getting to be with these wonderful people today was just what God ordered for us. Thank you, Bro. and Sis. Brott for welcoming us into your life. We enjoyed the "visit"!
In the family of God we really should never meet a stranger! We're all in this TOGETHER! It's beautiful to experience and enjoy the freedom of friendship. No big "I's" and little "You's"! We are all working together to see God's work go forward. We are all heading to the same place that is out of this world. We are all looking for "His glorious appearing and listening for the sound of the trumpet"! Yes, I love making "new friends", and the thing I love about it all is that someday we will ALL be together "forever".
God bless all of our missionary's and their families, at home or abroad! You are some of my HEROES!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Christmas Gift Ideas
After writing on my blog last night, I read this on a friends post and wanted to share it with you all.
Christmas gift suggestions:
To your enemy...forgiveness.
To an opponent...tolerance.
To a friend...your heart.
To a customer...service.
To every child...a good example.
To yourself...respect.
To all...charity.
Thank you Pam for posting this on FB. I don't know if you wrote this or not, but it's very good advice for ALL!
Christmas gift suggestions:
To your enemy...forgiveness.
To an opponent...tolerance.
To a friend...your heart.
To a customer...service.
To every child...a good example.
To yourself...respect.
To all...charity.
Thank you Pam for posting this on FB. I don't know if you wrote this or not, but it's very good advice for ALL!
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