I recently discovered this artist, and I love her music! This song, especially, puts into words some of what I've been feeling in the past few weeks. The arms that have been around me have felt like home, and I like that feeling!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
To My Friend Bill Stacy
Last summer, Bill Stacy started coming to my church. You couldn't miss him; he was a giant man! As I came to know him, I realized that the biggest part of him was his heart. I've never known a kinder or more generous man.
When I was in the hospital last fall, he brought Sam to see me. That was the beginning of a dear friendship. Bill and Sam bonded on the car ride to and from the hospital. Bill, a very talkative man, gained Sam's respect by taking the time to listen to him. He also respected Sam for his maturity and good manners. Often at church, he would tell me he thought a lot of Sam and was praying for him, and that meant the world to me!
In January, my refrigerator went out right after I had filled it with our monthly groceries. Everything in it was ruined and had to be thrown out. Bill and his wife Darlene were the only ones who helped us replace the food we lost, even though they were going through financial difficulties at the time. That's just the kind of people they are.
Lately, Bill was having trouble breathing, and he ended up being admitted in the hospital with bronchitis. While in the hospital, he became infected with staph. It turned out to be MRSA, which is resistant to antibiotics.
Yesterday, Sam and I went to the hospital to see Bill, but he didn't even kn we were there. At 2:44pm today, I receved a text from my pastor letting me know that Bill had just passed away. Although I cried a few tears, I know Bill is better off, and I WILL see him again some day.
Please keep Bill's dear wife Darlene in your prayers. My heart aches for her as goes through this time of loss.
When I was in the hospital last fall, he brought Sam to see me. That was the beginning of a dear friendship. Bill and Sam bonded on the car ride to and from the hospital. Bill, a very talkative man, gained Sam's respect by taking the time to listen to him. He also respected Sam for his maturity and good manners. Often at church, he would tell me he thought a lot of Sam and was praying for him, and that meant the world to me!
In January, my refrigerator went out right after I had filled it with our monthly groceries. Everything in it was ruined and had to be thrown out. Bill and his wife Darlene were the only ones who helped us replace the food we lost, even though they were going through financial difficulties at the time. That's just the kind of people they are.
Lately, Bill was having trouble breathing, and he ended up being admitted in the hospital with bronchitis. While in the hospital, he became infected with staph. It turned out to be MRSA, which is resistant to antibiotics.
Yesterday, Sam and I went to the hospital to see Bill, but he didn't even kn we were there. At 2:44pm today, I receved a text from my pastor letting me know that Bill had just passed away. Although I cried a few tears, I know Bill is better off, and I WILL see him again some day.
Please keep Bill's dear wife Darlene in your prayers. My heart aches for her as goes through this time of loss.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Awesome Date
Last night I had the best date night in a long, long time. I didn't get off work until 8:00, so we grabbed a quick bite to eat at Pal's (the BEST hamburgers in the Tri-Cities) and topped it off with a Blizzard from Dairy Queen for dessert. Then, we went to see the best movie I've seen in a while. Fast Five. If you haven't had a chance to see it yet, you need to go while it's still in theaters, and stay until the end of the credits. I'm not going to say why, exactly, because I don't want to ruin it; but it's worth it. I guess I was too busy drooling over Paul Walker and Vin Diesel to figure things out. I was taken by surprise a few times, but Sam said he pretty much expected things to turn out as they did. Wouldn't want to admit that he's more astute than I am, so I'll just stick with the assumption that I was too distracted by Paul Walker's smile and Vin Diesel's muscles. Mmmmmmm!!!! haha
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Ain't God Good
After writing the previous post, this song came to mind, and I just had to share it. I think it's awesome that it features Brian Free, after my Brian-Free-fest last night.
Dear Friend
Last night, I talked to a very dear friend for the first time in nearly two years. One cool part about it was being able to pick right back up, as if there had been no time lapse at all. It's really awesome when that happens! The best part, though, is that we are able to share on a whole new level now. The last few months, I have grown closer to God than I have been in a while, and my friend became truly saved! Wow! Now he's not only my friend, but also my brother. I'm overwhelmed. It was a great night!!
We shared pictures of our kids...all grown up now, and we talked at length about what we've been studying in the Bible lately. We even listened to a sermon together on the internet and then discussed it. That was a great experience!
Another very cool thing is that I may actually get to see him this weekend. How awesome would that be??? I'm going to say it again...I'm overwhelmed.
We shared pictures of our kids...all grown up now, and we talked at length about what we've been studying in the Bible lately. We even listened to a sermon together on the internet and then discussed it. That was a great experience!
Another very cool thing is that I may actually get to see him this weekend. How awesome would that be??? I'm going to say it again...I'm overwhelmed.
Where Would You Be
Sorry, I just can't get enough Brian Free tonight. This song has such a powerful message. Please listen to it and consider your answer very carefully.
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