An Angel

An Angel....

I just heard that a child I was acquainted with passed away. I do have precious memories of this precious child and how more sweeter these memories are during these times.



I can't comprehend the why........... it's incomprehensible............ only God knows why.............



I was comforted in the fact that someone said this child will never suffer any more trials and tribulations in this world.

Update (three days later): I went to the funeral and I couldn't even comprehend. My heart wrenched all the way to my gut. I never experienced feelings like this before. I can't even imagine what the parents feel..........

I hope the memories I have will last a lifetime. This child actually was like no other. She has a special uniqueness about her. Simple. Yet radiant. She added a little extra sunshine in your day.

Extra sunshine in your day............

She had an added skip in her step......

She was all the things that were good in this life ..... all the things that were good packed in a small package yet her impact will last a lifetime.

Charlotte

This summer....

I tell you that this summer has been amazing.

I prayed that the Lord would give me lots of opportunities to witness for Him.

And guess what............I have been doing just that. I haven't gone out to look for these opportunities. The Lord just brings people in my life that need to hear the gospel.

I have witnessed to coworkers about how the Lord has touched my life recently. I was able to witness to a professor. During Reach Week for our church, I witnessed to a handful of people about Jesus.

Then, a newspaper reporter asked me about why I wanted to be part of Reach Week and I said so that I can share the gospel of Jesus Christ. So I felt like I kind of witnessed to her as well. I even was able to give her an icecream treat during one of the Reach Week events. Anyway, I hope at least she saw the love of Christ.

I tell you that God is good. He wants us to share the gospel with others. And if you pray for the opportunities to share Him, he will provide you with those opportunities.

Jesus is our hope in this world. He is our Hope.

Wedding Day

Saturday was my niece's wedding day. I didn't know how much fun it could be...... AND I didn't know how stressful it could be either. But it was my time....my time to dote on her and help her and be there for her.

It was wonderful to hear her say. I am glad you are here...Aunt Charlotte. I just loved hearing her say that. It meant alot because I know that she wanted me there for the wedding preparations.

I was just thankful. I felt almost like her mom though her mom was there. But just to get a chance to "play mom" was great. I helped where my sister couldn't. It's kind of funny.... my niece and I look more like mom and daughter. People have always said that about us. That my niece looks more like she would be my daughter instead of my sister's daugther.

Anyway, you just don't know how this made me feel to be able to have a chance to "play mom" at my niece's wedding. It just meant alot for me considering that I don't have children yet.

After it was all said and done. I was completely exhausted. So was my sister. We talked later and laughed at how exhausted we were. I am just so thankful I have these memories.

Charlotte

Similiar Story

I talked with another lady today who went through a similiar situation that I have gone through with being unable to carry three times. BUT............the next pregnancy was fine. And the next pregnancy was fine too!!

Oh!! When I heard her story...............you just don't know how that helped. I asked her all kinds of questions. Of course we have different reasons for not being able to carry, but I tell you it was sooooo good to hear her talk.

There is HOPE. There is HOPE.

Charlotte

Shells

While at the beach, Mike dove in the water countless times to find treasure. Many shells were scrutinized and discarded. The picture shows what is left. I still have to sift through and pick out the ones I truly want. My goal is to take a picture frame and superglue the shells to it for a beachy theme.

What I loved was watching Mike dive over and over into the ocean just for me. He knew I wanted shells and my heart melted to see him on a search mission for the right shell.

Mike was looking for the "perfect shell", but we didn't find it. But what I did find was the "perfect memory" of my husband loving me in a special way- caring about the little things that I care about. Thank you Lord for my husband. Thank you that he cares for the little things. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Mexico Beach

We are back from Mexico Beach, FL. We had such a great time........... it was what the doctor ordered. Just uncomplicated time with Mike..........we stayed on the beach alot. I forgot how wonderful the ocean water feels at sunset. Just a great time..........if only we could stay.......

Blowing Smoke

The past year my thoughts have been consumed by two different things. I am just going to tell you about one.

There is a professor at school that I have difficulty dealing with. Plainly, he rubs me the wrong way. Many of the students in his class like him. The only person that has difficulty with him that I can tell is ME. Not that he has treated me differently. He has not.

I have had this professor for four classes. This is definitely my last class with this professor. This whole year I have fretted having to go to class just because........... well he needles, but he needles everyone. I take his needling personally.

I thought about it this morning and realized how much energy I have wasted fretting over being needled. A whole year's worth!!!!

Satan likes to blow smoke to make things appear much bigger than they are. Kind of like the wizard in the Wizard of Oz movie. The wizard made himself appears larger than life, but in reality, he was a mere kind-hearted man behind the curtain.

Well, the Lord is showing me to have understanding when someone is blowing smoke. It happens all the time and that's what Satan would like for us to do. He doesn't want you to see past the smoke. He wants you to be consumed.

John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy: I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.