Thursday, November 13, 2008
A new Season...
A new Season has arrived in the Wood home! I have been waiting to share until I had the formal photos however, they seem to be taking a tad longer than I would like. Let me share a few updates with you.
1. We will be moving this weekend. Please keep us and the family we have purchased the home from in your prayers- they too are family in Christ!
2. The internet will be going to satalite so I am not sure when we will be on to share with you again. If we miss you for the Thanksgiving Holiday... please know the Wood family sends our love to each of you and will remember you at our table this year! If you have a dish you would like to share with us please send it to me or post it here before the week ends. As you all know we love having your family traditions at our table- it makes us feel like our friends are at our table!
3. The girls and I have started a new blog to share ideas of how we live out our days ministering to our family. You can join us at: www.homesteadprincess.blogspot.com
4 THE BEST NEWS OF ALL.... I am soon to have a new daughter! My oldest son, Jedidiah, is engaged to a sweet young lady, Aubrey. I was honored to pass on my wedding ring to her as they begin their lives together. I was also given the privilege of handwriting her a letter that was given to her, with the ring, after she accepted Jedidiah as her husband to be. I have posted the typed version here for you. Perhaps it will give you ideas for welcoming a new daughter or son into your family through marriage.
1. We will be moving this weekend. Please keep us and the family we have purchased the home from in your prayers- they too are family in Christ!
2. The internet will be going to satalite so I am not sure when we will be on to share with you again. If we miss you for the Thanksgiving Holiday... please know the Wood family sends our love to each of you and will remember you at our table this year! If you have a dish you would like to share with us please send it to me or post it here before the week ends. As you all know we love having your family traditions at our table- it makes us feel like our friends are at our table!
3. The girls and I have started a new blog to share ideas of how we live out our days ministering to our family. You can join us at: www.homesteadprincess.blogspot.com
4 THE BEST NEWS OF ALL.... I am soon to have a new daughter! My oldest son, Jedidiah, is engaged to a sweet young lady, Aubrey. I was honored to pass on my wedding ring to her as they begin their lives together. I was also given the privilege of handwriting her a letter that was given to her, with the ring, after she accepted Jedidiah as her husband to be. I have posted the typed version here for you. Perhaps it will give you ideas for welcoming a new daughter or son into your family through marriage.
Dearest Aubrey,
You have been on my heart a great deal these last few weeks. I have been praying about my letter to you, for it is my true desire for the words I write to be so much more than mere words. I wish to share my heart, encouragement, wisdom and love with you.
17 years ago I found myself walking in similar shoes as you. Without purposing to do so, I fell madly in love with my best friend and agreed to take his hand and walk this journey to life with him. Our wedding was simple - no wedding gown, fancy church or crowd of friends witnessed the night we made our oath to God. Mr. Wood didn't have the money to buy me a ring, and resisting the temptation of debt, purchased me a costume ring for four dollars and ninety-nine cents. The ring turned my finger green within the first month. However, I didn't care! I wore the ring proudly! The ring served as a symbol to the world of the oath we had made; in no way did its price reflect the value of that oath. I have witnessed others who made the Sacred Oath of Marriage, only to forget their duty to God and to each other in keeping that oath. Many women have rings whose price is great and yet their relationship with their spouse is utterly bankrupt. I've never envied those priceless rings; a ring could never reflect the value of a Godly marriage. No matter a ring's price, number of diamonds, or weight in gold - one day, it too will be destroyed. However, the work done in a marriage is eternal.
It was our first year anniversary when Mr. Wood purchased the ring that I wear today. It is the same ring that I pass on to you. You may notice the scratches, chips and age of the ring. Don't wish them away, Sweet Child, for they are a reminder of the effect life can have on the Soul. Remember, the ring is merely a symbol of the eternal work God is doing and has done in the lives of those that chose to take this Sacred Oath of Marriage.
The power of Marriage in the Spiritual realm is one we do not fully understand and yet, we see this battle raging to discredit the union between a man and woman. It is my prayer that my marriage and my children's marriages will illuminate the World. That it makes the Lost hunger for God because of what they see Him doing in each of our lives. Let there be no doubt that your marriage will encounter tests, trials and tears. Hold fast to His Truth Aubrey. Do not be deceived, marriage is not built on feelings or emotions, as those come and go like the tide of the ocean. Marriage is built on His Truth - it is a decision to honor Him, to grow in grace together. It is a decision to become joint heirs together in the grace of life. The beauty of marriage is unspeakable. The power of marriage is eternal. Oh, how blessed we are to enter into such a covenant.
Aubrey, I have prayed for you for twenty years. Since the day Jedidiah was born I have prayed for you, your parents, your dreams, and your future. I used to sing a lullaby to Jed as I would rock him to sleep about God preparing his spouse for him. Although, I didn't know your name, what you looked like or where you lived, I have had a love in my heart for you since Jedidiah's birth.
It is my honor to pass this ring to you, the love of my son's life. I wish I could share all the memories of my journey with Mr. Wood. The joys, the sorrows, the trials and the victories for they have been many. I can tell you that Mr. Wood and I no longer have two hearts, rather one heart that resides in two places at the same time. May the Lord bless you and Jedidiah as you now become one for His Glory and His Service.
With much love,
Momma Wood
Photo of Jed and Aubrey... this is simply a photo they grabbed quickly to share with me. I have formal photos coming soon and will share with you then.
You have been on my heart a great deal these last few weeks. I have been praying about my letter to you, for it is my true desire for the words I write to be so much more than mere words. I wish to share my heart, encouragement, wisdom and love with you.
17 years ago I found myself walking in similar shoes as you. Without purposing to do so, I fell madly in love with my best friend and agreed to take his hand and walk this journey to life with him. Our wedding was simple - no wedding gown, fancy church or crowd of friends witnessed the night we made our oath to God. Mr. Wood didn't have the money to buy me a ring, and resisting the temptation of debt, purchased me a costume ring for four dollars and ninety-nine cents. The ring turned my finger green within the first month. However, I didn't care! I wore the ring proudly! The ring served as a symbol to the world of the oath we had made; in no way did its price reflect the value of that oath. I have witnessed others who made the Sacred Oath of Marriage, only to forget their duty to God and to each other in keeping that oath. Many women have rings whose price is great and yet their relationship with their spouse is utterly bankrupt. I've never envied those priceless rings; a ring could never reflect the value of a Godly marriage. No matter a ring's price, number of diamonds, or weight in gold - one day, it too will be destroyed. However, the work done in a marriage is eternal.
It was our first year anniversary when Mr. Wood purchased the ring that I wear today. It is the same ring that I pass on to you. You may notice the scratches, chips and age of the ring. Don't wish them away, Sweet Child, for they are a reminder of the effect life can have on the Soul. Remember, the ring is merely a symbol of the eternal work God is doing and has done in the lives of those that chose to take this Sacred Oath of Marriage.
The power of Marriage in the Spiritual realm is one we do not fully understand and yet, we see this battle raging to discredit the union between a man and woman. It is my prayer that my marriage and my children's marriages will illuminate the World. That it makes the Lost hunger for God because of what they see Him doing in each of our lives. Let there be no doubt that your marriage will encounter tests, trials and tears. Hold fast to His Truth Aubrey. Do not be deceived, marriage is not built on feelings or emotions, as those come and go like the tide of the ocean. Marriage is built on His Truth - it is a decision to honor Him, to grow in grace together. It is a decision to become joint heirs together in the grace of life. The beauty of marriage is unspeakable. The power of marriage is eternal. Oh, how blessed we are to enter into such a covenant.
Aubrey, I have prayed for you for twenty years. Since the day Jedidiah was born I have prayed for you, your parents, your dreams, and your future. I used to sing a lullaby to Jed as I would rock him to sleep about God preparing his spouse for him. Although, I didn't know your name, what you looked like or where you lived, I have had a love in my heart for you since Jedidiah's birth.
It is my honor to pass this ring to you, the love of my son's life. I wish I could share all the memories of my journey with Mr. Wood. The joys, the sorrows, the trials and the victories for they have been many. I can tell you that Mr. Wood and I no longer have two hearts, rather one heart that resides in two places at the same time. May the Lord bless you and Jedidiah as you now become one for His Glory and His Service.
With much love,
Momma Wood
Photo of Jed and Aubrey... this is simply a photo they grabbed quickly to share with me. I have formal photos coming soon and will share with you then.
Comments
Thursday, November 13, 2008 - happy moving & congratulations!
Posted by blessedmomof10 Jeannette,
I will be praying for your safe travels as you move and that all will go well.
I also want to send out a congratulations to you as you welcome a new daughter into the woods family! The letter you wrote was lovely.... your daughter in law is so blessed to have you in her life.. I would have loved to have had a mother in law like you! :)
Blessings,
gloria
I will be praying for your safe travels as you move and that all will go well.
I also want to send out a congratulations to you as you welcome a new daughter into the woods family! The letter you wrote was lovely.... your daughter in law is so blessed to have you in her life.. I would have loved to have had a mother in law like you! :)
Blessings,
gloria
Thursday, November 13, 2008 - Congratulations!
Posted by Charity Congratulations Mrs. Wood & family! Aubrey is blessed to have you as her Mother-in-love to be =) That was a precious letter to share. Thank you!
<3 Charity
<3 Charity
Thursday, November 13, 2008 - inspiring
Posted by ladeechapman As I read your letter tears filled my eyes. As a mother of a young daugter I pray that her future mother-in-love is praying for her as you have prayed. My husband and I pray for my daughters husband even though it is many, many years down the road. Your word on marriage and love are so true and a great reminder of that covenant. How truely blessed your daughter-in-love is to have someone like you. Blessings on your family. ~Desiree
Thursday, November 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by heritagehill What a beautiful letter you shared! They are an adorable couple.
You will be in our prayers as you finish moving this weekend.
Marilyn
You will be in our prayers as you finish moving this weekend.
Marilyn
Friday, November 14, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by lulu what a beautiful couple..
I hope they will be very happy..
I hope they will be very happy..
Friday, November 14, 2008 - Beautiful couple
Posted by everfaithful Jeanette:
What wonderful news. Praise the Lord. I am so happy for all of you. Aubrey is a beautiful young girl and Jed looks So happy. You know I think alot of him and I am so happy he has found his soulmate. What a beautiful letter you wrote to Jed's Aubrey. How precious; I am sure she appreciates you so much
Blessings my dear friend. Happy moving this weekend
Cyndi
What wonderful news. Praise the Lord. I am so happy for all of you. Aubrey is a beautiful young girl and Jed looks So happy. You know I think alot of him and I am so happy he has found his soulmate. What a beautiful letter you wrote to Jed's Aubrey. How precious; I am sure she appreciates you so much
Blessings my dear friend. Happy moving this weekend
Cyndi
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by a1health Wow, there is a lot going on right now. I pray that your move went swiftly. Blessings to your son and fiance. How wonderful!
Take care,
~Farrah
Take care,
~Farrah
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - letter to daughter in law
Posted by momgoose I just read your letter to your future daughter in law and thought that it was wonderful. I was especially touched when you said that you and your husband no longer have two hearts, but one beating in two bodies. WOW!!! I have been married for 13 years and praise God for my husband and our children. Thank you for sharing such a personal moment. God bless your family and your soon to be extended family. In Christ, Denisa
