Blessings

After learning of Kirk's disease and just a short eleven days later, learning of his death, I've been in emotional overload. God, though, draws near to the brokenhearted and the crushed in spirit. I hope others grieving over Kirk, or any other loss, take comfort in know God is there, He is listening, and He does answer prayers...

...My Abba, my Father has sent me two glorious days of warm (unseasonably warm, actually) sunshine.

...He has filled this world with flowers, birds and butterflies, and allowed me to observe them in the most unexpected places at unexpected times in unexpected numbers.

...He has guided me to enjoy the tastes and pleasures of health and vibrancy through foods and flavors I never would have sought without His nudging to honor Him with my body.

...He has given me the awesome privilege of raising, loving, and nurturing four beautiful children. I get the humbling honor of their discipleship and the heart-warming, joyful experience of seeing Him work in their lives.

...He has blessed me with a husband who cherishes me, our children, and loves the Lord.

...My Father, my Lord reconnected me to people from which I had parted ways due to changes in location and seasons of life. I praise Him for the wonders of technology! These dear, amazing, triumphant, inspirational people shape me in ways they many never know and I am blessed by them daily.

...He pours out His abundance through my work, new opportunities, and new adventures. He gives me new mercies every morning. He is my strength, my shield, my comfort, my stronghold.

Thank you, Lord for hearing my cries, lifting me up, showing me your beauty and bounty. Thank you for your blessings.