May melted with makeshift memories, medicines, and mindfulness. June jumped in and jolted me. It’s jam-packed. Will June have me juggling, jotting, and jaundiced (I couldn’t help that ;-)?
Jesus
When asked, “How do you not worry? How do you have faith? How do you have joy?”
“Oh, you haven’t met HIM yet, have you?” I replied.
Experiences like this happen to me frequently while hiking. My sometimes silent sanctuary. The few humans exploring the area acknowledged they knew how loved they were when I asked them. “Jesus, thank you for walking alongside me. Which path should I take?” The birds sang and the wind whispered again. Cool breezes calmed my consciousness. Clarification cleared my confusion. Is that a cross? Later, a cardinal directed me on the path least traveled. “Don’t take your eyes off of me, Karla.”
The peace that passes all understanding. A compassion that is combustible with Christ. Don’t gasp or grimace over guilt. Guilt is Godless. Sorrow is Godly. Can we stop taking trips of guilt? Will we feel sorrow for one another? Worry wastes and brokenness will beg. Jesus will meet you there.
Journey
Do you get caught up in the world’s web? Feelings, emotions, and circumstances will shift, swirl, and spin. Without warning you’re caught in confusion and chaos. To the right you see rubble, to the left you spot loss, and straight ahead is suspicion.
For me? I see forever and I view victory.
pics by K.L. Hale
“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.”
C.S. Lewis
Although I’m not living in poverty, my soul is. It’s an emptiness and neediness that Jesus calls, “poor in spirit” (Matt 5:3). Without God, I’m incomplete. Repair is not needed–just restoration and reconciliation. You and I are not “wretched” souls. We have wretched life circumstances and our brokenness motivates us beyond ourselves. Once I thought all was perfect; my awareness was lacking. God IS love. When the dust settles and your heart hurts what will heal? Compassion, love, and grace. You will never be “good” enough. The opposite of bad is not good–it’s love.
“If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.”
C.S. Lewis
“We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.”
1 John 4:16
June
Jeez, June. You can’t jar me! I’ll be in 7th heaven when my favorite 7 humans pay a visit soon. A 60th wedding anniversary by my favorite couple will be honored. There will be family celebrations, a new scan for me, more bloodwork and a visit, and a better prescription to see. June, we’ll be fine. There will be holidays, birthdays, routines, and more–I’m sure the unexpected will be in store. As temperatures rise and attitudes flare, keep us grounded and safe, keep love in the air.
I’m living my reality and truth. God himself is called the “God of truth” (Ps 31:5). Jesus calls himself the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). The Holy Spirit is also called the truth (1 John 5:6).
I’m embracing my imperfection with faith, flannel (not as much with these warmer temps), and fresh air. May truth guide you to a place where love resides. Perfection is not needed. Just faith.
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Always happy to find you in my Inbox Karla! Your photographs are stunning. The tree with the cross is an eye catcher, and so is the next one with the shaft of sunshine coming through the branches. It looks like a peaceful place to walk, to listen to the quiet and to reflect.
June is going to make you a busy bee. Enjoy your family visit, every second of it. Congratulations to the bride and groom for 60 years of wedded bliss. Praying that all your tests produce excellent results. I want you to have a Jolly June, Dance a Jumpin’ Jig and be able to run like a Jackrabbit through the woods without a care in the world.
My love to you and Sweet Miss Finley. You are a perfect team. Keep your eye on the goal Karla. You will reach it!
Love, Ginger🦋💕💕
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I won’t take my eyes off the goal, precious Ginger! It makes my heart leap to see you here! To think you’re happy to find me in your inbox gives Finn and i extra smiles (she needs them—she’s been a little cantankerous lately—the peanut butter and jealous bug hits her hard!).
I will wish my precious parents a happy anniversary and will share a bit more about them! For them! Your prayers and love give me boosts, sweet Ginger. “Jolly June, Dan a Jumpin’ Jig (I do love to dance) and run like a jackrabbit”—tee hee. Oh, the rabbits are hopping here!
We love you and appreciate you so much! I pray that you and yours will stay healthy, even if you can’t jig, I bet your heart keeps jiving! 💛🙏
Oh Karla, that cross! What a delight and deliverance on your walk. It’s so wonderful when God sends us messages and we actually receive them. Here’s to a June’s of life – Ordinary Time – as we entered in church this weekend. A time of growth and understanding of WHO Jesus is and WHO we are in God’s incredible epic.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful wander with us – I am thrilled you were able to escape what binds you and breathe the green. Best medicine for anything that ails the body, mind or spirit.
Sending you love and loving the way you tell your story. God is an amazing author.
Erika
I’m replying to you, precious friend and see the other message as I type. I prayed for YOUR service as I began mine. How was it?
What a cross! What a Savior! What a world!
People are hungry, Erika. I hear it. I see it. They’re realizing this “stuff” doesn’t matter. There’s not enough therapy, social media, and currency that will fill the voids of “emptiness” that remain when this wacka-doodle world (not a biblical term!) does what it’s supposed to—it’s “human” thing. Depression, anxiety, and mental stress/illness…where’s our compassion, understanding, and love? Jesus paved the way. The WAY.
Our author, God, reveals the story, Erika. How beautiful—“God is an amazing author!” Yes!
“Escape what binds you and breathe the green.” The best medicine! Brilliant!
May your words and messages fall gently on the hearts of those listening—and that any heart “condition” be restored through recognizing the need of God.
I love you, Erika. ❤️
Little sister on her nature walks 🙂
Cool how the image of a cross greeted you on your walk.
Hopefully my knee will heal up enough for me to enjoy walks again.
Praying for you
Thank you, big brother~ I will continue praying for your knee. You have been such a trooper through ALL you’ve endured. The setbacks, another surgery—and still doing what you do—ministering to others. I appreciate you!
It was a cool moment I’ll never forget!
Thank you little sister but I have to admit what I have endured is nothing compared to what you have
That’s so kind to say—There’s a meme that shows two dogs of different sizes standing in the mud. It might impact us at different “places” or come up higher or shorter, but it’s still mud! And pain is pain. You’ve endured it! (And not just with this). I’m happy we have faith and the strength we do to share how we have overcome it!
Oh Karla is this is so reassuring. I needed it. Thankyou and I’m so glad to see you out amongst nature again X
Kate, I’m so happy this is a reassuring message for you! It’s my blessing to share—I was excited to share it. Isn’t nature healing? I’m sending you hugs and love, dear friend. 💚
Nature is very healing Karla, I think the life force in us relaxes into its true home, which is the natural world.
Beautiful 🙏🏻💚
Hello there Sister! I believe in signs. What a cool sign for June, a shining cross in your happy place! That’s beautiful. I can only imagine your awe to see it in person. I’m in awe just watching your video.
“Guilt is Godless.” I’ve never thought of it that way, but you are right. Nobody’s got time for that. I think I’ll let mine go.
Happy 60th Anniversary to your favorite couple! I pray God’s peace and love covers you through your scans, routines, family time, and all-things-medical. Hugs to you, Dear Karla! I love you!
Sister, C! I’ve been thinking of you (and will meet you in our other “tech” world). I had a feeling you loved the signs too. To tell this would not be as effective as SHOWING you.
Guilt might be good at getting me to run to the altar. But guilt makes me feel worse about my self and can perpetuate a “give up” attitude. It makes me very selfish. When I’m SORRY, I worry about how my behavior impacts someone else. I am sorry when I hurt someone else or the Spirit that resides in me. This sorrow will lead me to repentance. Guilt makes you feel like you’re not good enough. And that’s just not biblical, my friend. Convicted? Sorrowful? Those lead to a grief that helps me understand that the Holy Spirit grieves, too.
My parents are celebrating 60 years in 9 days. I’m so proud of them (and love them dearly!). I interviewed them—it was so precious and I look forward to celebrating them!
Thank you for your precious prayers—C, I am going to pray for specifics for you as you do me. I love you! ❤️ I appreciate you.
I had a feeling the lucky couple might be your parents. And what insight between on the distinction between guilt and sorrow! See you on the flip side sometime soon!
❤️🥰 thank you, C!
The insight was formulated from various perspectives by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend~and coupled with John Eldridge and the best source~Bible! Through these resources, I’m understanding conviction, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit (W. Ian Thomas), and experiencing such wonderful insights about myself, our Heavenly Father, and spiritual growth. Grieving, conviction, and sorrow~a broken spirit and contrite heart. A beautiful place for repentance, reconciliation, and restoration. A real rally for righteousness only because of God!
I look forward to catching up ❤️🥰🙏🏻
Something I needed to read right now – feeling quite tapped out by the times we’re living in. You’re always such an inspiration. And I absolutely LOVE that picture of the sun shining through the trees. How magical!
M.B.-what a precious and thoughtful message, my friend. I’m sorry that you’re feeling that way. It’s hurtful times. I have felt that way and yesterday, there was a reason I NEEDED to be inspired, too.
I’m completely emptied to be filled with the endless possibilities, circumstances, miracles, and magic that my feeble brain can NEVER comprehend—ONLY a power greater than anything in the world can give me hope and faith—and now, I’ll have a new prescription (again 😉 to see EVEN better. My heart is 20/20, my eyes will be a bit closer to that again, and my soul has eagle eyes! I SEE. I’m aware. I see you. I know you. I love you! Thank you for your precious comment about the picture, too. It’s such a joy capturing the sun rays (and shadows). Thank you for being a writing inspiration to me, too.
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Karla, The cross in the video was amazing!! WOW! God is so good! Blessings, my friend! 🙏 🐾 ✝️
Cindy, thank you! You would’ve been in awe as me. I stood staring for a bit before I recorded as I had been on my prayer walk for several minutes. I thought perhaps my eyes were playing a trick—and I couldn’t help but giggle with glee. God is so good! Many blessings to you and sweet Henry. I appreciate you! ❤️🙏🐾
Have a great day, Karla! 🙏 🐾
Thank you, Cindy! You too, my friend. ❣️🙏💚🐾
Dear Karla,
I’m glad your faith is giving you strength and hope.
Wishing you a joyful June.
Tanja
Thank you, dear Tanja. Your kindness, support, and encouragement lift me! I’m wishing you a wonderful June too, my friend. I dream of your area and I know you will love it on my behalf!
Thank you, Karla. I hope your dreams will be sweet until you can return in person one of these days.
You’re welcome, Tanja. What a beautiful thing to say! Thank you!
Haha, that is truly a sign Karla…guess who is minding you. No more profound a touch could you feel. You could go to that spot a thousand other days and the wind would blow, the suns trajectory will have shifted, a leaf fallen…but you…a beautiful sign to give you faith in a love so deep ❤️🙏
It would be interesting to see your travels up to that point, those will I or won’t I go for this very walk…but something urging you. A cancellation of something or a changed mind…all to come to that very spot. If that isn’t a special believing heart being shown that faith in Him, I know not what is. Incredible.
Thank you for showing your path…literally. And the beauty that is within it kind lady. And many blessings for the month of June in all its other celebrations too. Be it a party, clear medical readings, or a bump into Him 🤗❤️🙏
Thank you for sharing something so very personal Karla, it truly is a great day to ‘know’ those connections 🤗😀❤️🙏
Dear Mark, I knew you’d love this sign from God. This happens to me all the time, my friend. Something I know you’ll believe—every time I mention Jesus’ name or go to our Heavenly Papa in prayer, in the woods, at that time, or a time right before or after, a yellow butterfly appears. Yep, there are a LOT of yellow butterflies, I know. BUT….
I’ve had experiences similar to this and have hesitated sharing. Not anymore, Mark. Did I share all the deer that joined me one day on my walk as I was singing, “As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after Thee, you alone are my heart’s desire and I long to worship thee.” Mark, please call me crazy! “A cancellation of something or a changed mind…all to come to that very spot.” AND a Creator that organizes, plans, and executes all to his will—HIS perfect timing for his glory.
Thank you for being here—for all these years of supporting my journey; and helping me grow! I’m growing!
I appreciate you, Mark. “You could go to that spot a thousand other days and the wind would blow, the sun trajectory will have shifted, a leaf fallen…” Beautiful. Yes, you SEE why faith IS MY GUIDE.
Love, Finn and me —-PS—may your June be filled with blessings, good health, and continued ‘winning’ in all your endeavors! ❤️💕🙏 God bless you!
And God bless you both too Karla. It takes a long time to ‘see’ what is ever there. And you ‘know’ that it is for you alone as you step into His love and the belief in your heart when you reach it. Signs…something ever shrugged off because of our own doubt…becoming stronger because of that belief. It isn’t until we believe in ourselves that we can begin to believe in another. When we finally see that true love in our hearts, only then can we see it in others.
Big, big hugs Karla. May your paths ever speak of what you’ve become from the gift of this journey. It has a purpose…as you stride to that destiny holding Him within 🤗🥰❤️🙏
Beautiful!!! ❤️
As are you guys too kind lady 🤗🥰❤️🙏
❤️🙏🏻🤗 thank you, Mark
You restore my soul with your inspiring words always, dear sister! Thank you! ❤️ love and so many hugs and prayers for God to give you the strength to keep pressing on!
Aw, thank you, dear sister Joy. YOUR words inspire me, too. What a win-win we have here at the WP and this world that will only be ours for a SHORT TIME!
It’s my blessing to share and to think it restores you and you enjoy it gives me inspiration to keep on! I love you and am sending so much love and hugs to you and your PRECIOUS HEART ❤️
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Continuing with you on this journey of prayer…May June bring you all the joy of promised gatherings and special occasions. Love and blessings + Mary
Mary, thank you so much! I appreciate your support and prayers 🙏🏻love and blessings to you!
Hope you enjoy every moment of your June! 😊☀️💛
Thank you, Kelley! I appreciate you so much. Love and blessings to you and your sweet family. I hope your June is wonderful!💚🙏🏻
How you remind us, Karla, that our Lord sends us what we need when we need! What amazing grace! Love the photo of the cross shining in sunlight. He is always nearer than we think. Keep pressing on, my friend, and enjoy your June days with family! ✝️🙏💖😊
Dora, I pray you and yours are well. 🙏🏻❤️ your wisdom always hits my heart!
I appreciate your kindness and support! I knew you’d enjoy this experience ~and believe in the wonder of the cross~many blessings sweet friend as we continue our walks “home” together. I’m excited to have family time and I pray your June is filled with wonderful blessings too. Love and blessings! ❤️🙏🏻💕💚
I’m
Absolutely Beautiful. The Video of the Cross nearly brought a tear to my eyes. God just assuring us in His amazing ways, that He is not only The Light, but that He is always with us and watching over us. That He is always making a path for us to follow..
How Great is Our God…
Amen
Willie, thank you! I’m so happy to see my “crazy for Jesus” friend. When I wear my “You are Loved” shirt, I think of you. It touches my heart that this touched yours too. I had tears when I was walking towards it (because of what I was praying and saying) and broke into a teary giggle. “,that He is not only The Light, but he is always with us and watching over us. That he is always making a path for us to follow…” powerful, Willie! Yes! 🙌🏻 Amen! I appreciate you dear friend.
Amen 🙏
When you get a chance, read my Leo the Lion post. It was my very first attempt at writing both poetry and a children’s story. I also created the images that accompany the text.
You will appreciate the t-shirt I put on the character.
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You Are Loved Dear Sister.
God Bless You today and always.
I’m excited to go and read it, Willis. I’m looking forward to it! I’m proud of you!
You are loved too, dear brother! Many blessings. 🙏🏻
Willie. Your story, the illustrations~the ending! It’s beyond precious. There’s a Leo in us all. My friend, you are a gifted encourager~Crazy goodness! I’m unable to “like” or comment. I’m going to try on the PC tomorrow. God bless you! The t-shirt is perfect! Yes! 🦁 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled that the story and illustrations resonated with you. Your encouragement means the world to me. I’m grateful for your kindness, friendship, and support and hope you can like when you’re able.
God bless you too!
I’m glad you liked the t-shirt! I had to find a way to make that happen. It wasn’t easy , But God , made it possible.
Have a Blessed Night.
God Bless You today and always.
It’s my blessing, Willie! I’m grateful for you too! God bless you and yours huge!🙏🏻❤️
I smiled reading through your post. The warmth! 🙂
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, experiences and anticipation for the month of June.
I share in the anticipation as well.
Cheers to a great month of June! 🫂
Where we will declare victory in Him, all round. 🙌🏼🙏🏻
Aw, thank you, sweet friend. It’s heartwarming that you share in this anticipation. “Where we will all declare victory in Him, all round.” Yes! I’m sending love and blessings. 🙏🏻❤️
♥️🫂
Gladly received. 😊
Thank you, sis. ♥️
You’re welcome, sis! 💕❣️🙏
Thank you for being you!
♥️🫂 Gladly received. 😊 Thank you, sis. ♥️
You’re welcome! ❣️💕🤗🙏
Wow- that cross! God is so personal, isn’t He? Beautiful, my friend… and your life is a beacon just like that… attracting others to His precious heart.
Mama, I think of you anytime I see a heart out and about (I used to do that same thing). So the cross, I knew, would touch your heart. God is so personal. WOW! He KNOWS US. Each of us! Billions of us–I can’t fathom it; I’m glad I can’t because it makes my faith worth more!
Thank you for being a prayer warrior and friend as we walk this “lighted” path together. You’re a blessing! I appreciate you so much!
You are far from being stuck in your own pain and circumstances Karla. Only your walks and continuous time spent with Jesus can explain your where you are in this journey. So blessed with those insights as you see through the eyes of the father. The pains of life do not comprehend the security of God’s presence and his eternal perspectives which reach deep into our “now”
Thank you, dear friend. Gary, you just know. I’m happy you find my insights a blessing. Yours are that way to me, too. “Only your walks and continuous time spent with Jesus can explain where you are in this journey.” Gary, that’s it. God bless you and your precious family. I appreciate you all.
Karla, I waited until I could sit and be still before I opened up your post! The photos are stunning and the cross on the tree in your video is amazing!! Your posts are so encouraging because you have read the end of the book and that gives the courage to finish the race! As hard as it must be, you put your trust in the only One who holds your days in His loving Hands. That is faith and the only way to get through life’s challenges that will face each one of us! Your faith is an example to all of us, and the world needs to see lives that are lived out in faith!
The two C.S. Lewis quotes are favorites!
I love you ❤️ You are always in my heart and prayers🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻, precious friend💕
Pam, you are so precious! I know how busy you must be and to take the time to sit and read my words touches my heart!
It thrills me that you find them encouraging as that’s all I hope for it to be. And to convey faith, of course! I was given a “gift” of time by not having my last treatment. Several things tried to get on my path and when I hear the Spirit whisper, “go”, I go. The “human” side of me is losing more control and I love it!
Truly, Pam, it’s my experiences that have brought this level of faith. I thank God for every situation and circumstance that has healed me, grown me, and more than anything, is using me to show HIS glory that can be used no matter what.
It doesn’t surprise me you love those C.S. quotes! I read a LOT of sources of news and information and I always find the discussions around C.S. interesting. I’m such a curious learner and learn from the many views I hear. Yet, I stay grounded in truth and can use those perspectives to help me discern and understand. The only “all or nothing” in my book is if I choose to pick up my cross and follow Jesus–with my whole heart. How that walk looks is different to each of us. But I know you and I are on the same path “home” and that’s encouraging for my walk! You and Butch have been rock solid faith boosters for me–I love you and keep you in my heart and prayers. ❣️🙏💕🤗
You are so wise! And I loved the cross…..
Ann, I give all glory to God for any wisdom that has come straight from the MANY lessons he’s given me–and I pray DAILY (hourly?) for wisdom! I’m so happy you enjoyed this. God bless you! THANK YOU!
Lovely walking with you Karla. Beautiful path and cross capture in your video. ✨💖
Michele, thank you, beautiful friend. It’s always so wonderful when you bring your “presence” to this place. Much love!❣️💕🤗
Much love to you sweet friend. 💕🤗
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Karla I loved this walk of faith! Love is the essence of God… God loves us and even if we turn away (like pouty children) the love remains undimmed!! I hope June proves to be overflowing with love in all its forms and found in all the family and friends!!! 🙏🏻💖🙏🏻💖🙏🏻💖🐾
Val, thank you so much~ I’m so sorry for my late response.
“Love is the essence of God…the love remains undimmed!” Amen!
Thank you so much, my friend. I don’t forget you and the Tuesday “team” of Warriors. My schedule has been wonky and different–but I’m so happy to HAVE each day!
Much love to you and Mocchi from Finn and me! We are busy this afternoon with ZOOM cancer group–but I hope to visit you soon at your place. Thank you for your support, encouragement, and prayers!💜🤍🙏🐾🐾💚💚💜💕❣️🤗
Beautiful post, Karla. Love the artwork!
Thank you, Jennie! I appreciate you so much!! 💕🤗❣️
It’s always a pleasure to read your posts. You maintain such a positive outlook in spite of the things you are facing in your walk with God. I’ve been blessed over and over by your words. Please congratulate your parents on their 60th anniversary. Ours is coming late in September. A year ago, I wasn’t sure we’d make it, but God continues to bless us. Love you, sweet child of God.
Mama K, thank you for being here all these years and loving and praying for me. It’s not easy to keep a positive outlook at times; I fail. But I don’t stay there (with God’s help and glory!). I’ll tell my parents your message! You 4 are right in the same year–in every way! I’m so blessed you and Paul are still here. My mom would say the same as you, “I wasn’t sure we’d make it, but God continues to bless us.” I love you, dearly. I know if you lived here, my whole family would feel the same too!
Your sweet peace leaks from every word here, Karla (with or without alliteration : ) And I love the cross of light you found on the tree near the end of your walk video. <3
Mitch, my dear friend, I appreciate you more than you know. Thank you so much for being here and supporting me (with or without alliteration ;). The cross–it leads the way! It was so amazing! 🤍
what a wonderful walk and what a find, perfect my friend. I always feel closer to God when I’m in nature, walking in this beautiful world. Sending you so many hugs ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Gary. I feel the same as you, my friend. Thank you for being here and supporting me. ❤️💛💚
Love the quotes, pictures and video on you site. All designed to bring glory to he the Lord. My first time here so I will have to read some older post to get a grasp of who you are and what is happening in your life. I will be following from now on.
Thank you so much! It means so much that you stopped by to read, support, and share such wonderful kindness. I appreciate you! I will go to your place as well. Many blessings! ❤️
The best part of every day are the moments realized in the presence of the Holy Spirit.
What a beautiful moment captured in the vid clip!
I like your perspective, Karla. Very cool video. Your positive upbeat attitude is contagious. Sounds like June is full of wonderful times for you. Keep on keeping on!
You amaze me, Karla and my heart opens more when I read you and my resistance drops away as I listen, take in every words that you write so eloquently, so trustworthy and so faithfully:
“. Don’t gasp or grimace over guilt. Guilt is Godless. Sorrow is Godly. Can we stop taking trips of guilt? Will we feel sorrow for one another? Worry wastes and brokenness will beg.”
You are a walking testament of truth, love, faith, hope and you are here like Jesus to teach us on this path that no one would want to walk, yet you embrace it without question. You are a disciple of walking in light and love and the video of the cross was astounding.
You must know that I believe in love, I believe in you, I believe in goodness and honesty, faith, joy, perseverance, all religions that honor truth, all people that see each others soul and pay credence to others beliefs but I cannot aspire to one person, faith, religion because we are a collective whole of everything and everyone around us and a divinity who we all are. Your faith touches each one of us and opens us to the power of Jesus’s words and for that I am eternally blessed and in awe.
Hugs and love to June celebrations and the 60th anniversary. Have the best time and an easy go of treatments. xoxooxxo I love you my friend💗🙏🏼💗🙏🏼💗🙏🏼💗
I love you, C! Your words touch my heart and soul. You ooze with love!
I’m so happy you can feel my faith and love. Isn’t it wonderful we can sit around this huge table on WP and share our feelings, thoughts, and beliefs and honor one another in such a respectful and loving way? Now that’s why I follow Jesus!
I think guilt is a good thing at times–but something I’ve learned–that guilt can keep you in a place where you think, “I’ve failed anyway so might as well keep that record!” But SORROW? A deep aching sorrow and repentance for what hurts my Heavenly Papa? Wow–now that keeps my eyes looking up and with an eternal perspective. I think that’s why I have so much faith and hope. How do you hope in a world with so much misfortune and tragedy (for years upon years). I wrote in a devotional this morning, “I’d rather fight bouts of battles with hope than wars with depression and NO hope at all!”
It’s because of HIM I’m here. It’s true, C. that someone always has it worse than me. Some have it better. But we all suffer. ALL of us suffer. I’m not going to waste it. Or the joy!
I’ll give my parents your regards–and I’m currently writing a little something (I hope to have it published soon) in honor of them!
I took off my last treatment, C. THIS THURSDAY is a BIG day–my PET scan to look specifically at this cancer. I want to see their faces when they see NOTHING (ha!!).
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!! Thank you for being YOU! 💕💕❣️❣️💜💜💙💙🤗🙌🤍🤍
Oh I’m so delighted you could feel my words and they touched your soul! We are so blessed with our community for sure and being able to come from all walks and bask in each others truth and love. Guilt is good for narcissists and psychopaths but unfortunately, they don’t care … ugh so I think we can take it off the table for most.
I love what you wrote here “I’d rather fight bouts of battles with hope than wars with depression and NO hope at all!” Soooo true and I applaud that!
We can never compare or we can but that is suffering we add all on our own so waste nothing, thanks for giving your parents my love and have the best time. Wishing you and clear scan and seeing it in my minds eye and heart. I love that.. You’re so welcome and I LOVE YOU MORE💗💗💗💗💗
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It makes me happy to see your peace, Karla.
Hey, Mark! I’m so happy to see you and thank you for your support! I’m glad you’re doing good, my friend!
How beautifully put.
It’s so amazing to have the Spirit of life in Christ operating in us.
Thank you, my friend! Amen!
Wow! That cross was an incredible sight! God is always with us, even though sometimes we forget in the busyness of our days. Thank you for the reminder to slow down and enjoy His beauty and goodness.
Thank you, sweet Rachel! I appreciate you so much, my friend. “God is always with us, even though sometimes we forget in the busyness of our days.” Beautiful wisdom, friend. God is good! Many hugs and blessings!
Many hugs, blessings, and prayers back at you, friend!! Lots of love ❤️
The sermonizer in me loves all the alliteration I see in your post!
Thank you, my friend! Many here know how I adore alliteration! It ignites inspiration! Why am I obviously obsessed? I appreciate your sincere support!
I just found your blog and honestly, the video of the cross in the woods- made me so happy. It’s a sign of hope. I’m praying God shows up for me like that someday. Much love!!!
Hello! This is such an encouragement! I’m thrilled my post/experience made you happy! God will show up at times we least expect it–because he is always with us! I have to stop and surrender hourly and fill myself up completely with him. I want to visit you as well. I’m sure you will encourage me as much as you’ve been encouraged here! Much love to you, too!