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Thanking the Lord for a safe trip

12:25 AM, Wednesday, October 22, 2008 .. Posted in Newsletters .. 1 comments .. Link

Hello, friends!

Two weeks ago today, my husband's grandfather passed away, in Pennsylvania. He was almost 78 years old, and his mind had not been clear for quite a while. Then cancer took over his body, and soon his struggles in this life were over.

So Wilburs and we decided to make the trip in to PA together, since he was Wilbur's grandpa also. Bro. Brian Gray accompanied us to Ohio, where we left him off to visit his parents. Travelling really went pretty well with our 10 children. We had stopped at the library for a bunch of books to read on the way, and we adults could take turns reading and telling stories.

After a bathroom stop we'd just count heads and make sure there were still 10.

It was special to see so many relatives, many whom we hadn't seen for years. The most encouraging visit for Marcus and me was with my brother Derrin. His eyes are being opened, and he shared with us his desire to imitate the Lord, and be a man for Him to use. He is seeing the lack of spiritual depth in the church where he is, and is learning to love even when he is rejected by many. What a blessing! We encouraged him to simply take the next step that the Lord shows him, so that he can have light to keep on walking in the Way.

Being at Grandpa's viewing and funeral was good also. "It is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting." It was a reminder to me that life goes by quickly, and we must make good use of the moments that we have each day, obeying the Lord and giving glory to Him in all we do and say, lest we need to stand before him empty-handed, with all those years wasted. Oh, that we would allow Him to direct us in every part of our life, so that we may hear Him say, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
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Praying for a safe trip.

12:14 PM, Thursday, October 30, 2008 .. Posted by specialmom42000
I will be praying that you all have a safe trip home. How wonderful to be able to travel together. And the fellowship time!

Blessings, Kelly in Michigan

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