In rememberance …

**For a wonderful tribute please see believe_dream_imagine’s site!

Remembering September 11th
I wanted to share some things I found with you on this day of rememberance…
below that is my original post.

Words seem so inadequate at a time like this. BUT let us all
remember at a time like September 11th this year no words will ever be enough so
just try to give someone a hug or a smile. Let them know you love them and care
for them. And today, listen to the Lord’s directing and leading
and let Him give you the words IF they are needed to comfort them.
He cares so much for all of us and wants to comfort us
in only the way that He can by the leading of the Holy Spirit.



Bible Verses of Comfort:

“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble;
and he knoweth them that trust in Him.”
~Nahum 1:7~

“But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are
asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.”
~1 Thessalonians 4:13~

“Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together:
for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them,
and make them rejoice from their sorrow.”
~Jeremiah 31:13~

“But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee,
O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name;
thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee;
and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest
through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither
shall the flame kindle upon thee.”
~Isaiah 43:1-2~

Quotes of Comfort:

“Grief is a process by which we are allowed to value the loss, and be healed of
the loss, so that our life can go on. Just as the body
knows how to heal a cut, so the spirit uses the process of grief to heal
the injured parts of our soul. It is as grief is the scab that permits the healing.”
-Source: Reverend Leigh Early quoted in the book
Strength for Today by Sharon Broyles from the November 11th Devotional

“The melody that the loved one played upon the piano of your life will never by played quite that way again,
but we must not close the keyboard and allow the instrument to gather dust. |
We must seek out other artists of the spirit,
new friends that will gradually will help us to find the road to life again,
who will walk that road with us.”
-Source: Rabbi Joshua Liebman from “Peace of Mind” and
mentioned in the book “Good Grief” by Granger E. Westberg

Prayer of Comfort:

“Lord, the storms come, and we cry out in our agony that
life is unfair. We doubt your love and question your goodness.
And the pain often blinds us to the rainbows of your presence.

The fear that life will never be good again keeps us
clinging to the shreds of what we had instead of allowing
you to build a new and deeper life out of our brokenness.

Help us, Father, to remember these darks days the
things we know to be true of you, the things that seem
so easy to believe when life feels good.

Help us to cling tenaciously, to the promises that your
love is unfailing, your strength is made known in our
weakness, and you will never leave us or forsake us.

Give us the grace to offer up to you our tear-stained
praises for being our anchor in the storm.
Amen”

PART II  ~ WEEKEND UPDATE



This is a man we met at the Heartnut Festival who was more than
willing to share a bit of his life with us … I loved photographing him!
He didn’t mind one bit!  I was glad!

Well, how was your weekend, and Monday!  I sure hope all you Grandparent’s out there had a wonderful Sunday!  I do look forward to the day when I’ll be a ‘Mamaw”!  On Saturday, we did get to go to the Heartnut Festival, but due to the storm that came up, we were only there for about an hour, and just missed the ‘French and Indian War’!  My husband had the prison ministry Saturday night, and so much good is coming out of this for the guys that are in there … the ones who have come to know the LORD, may be behind prison walls, but in their hearts they are truly free!  My hubby is planning to start a Xanga soon, so he’ll be sharing things from his heart, and about the ministry on his site!  I love it when the husbands get involved on here! 

We also set up at a small coin show this weekend, for a few hours.  It was fairly profitable … enough to fix the car!!  Although, the car was faithful to us all weekend … started every time … so we’re not sure what is wrong with it, if anything!  My vacuum cleaner also decided to take a vacation, but my dear sister, who can do just about anything, fixed it for me!  She is such a special blessing in my life!  VCs are expensive these days … at least for a good one, anyway!  So, do any of you have a favorite brand that you use … just for future reference, if someday it can’t be fixed!  I’ve been through a few over the years, and personally, I’d love to go back to hardwood floors, and a dust mop!!  The one I have now is an older model Dirt Devil … with swivel wheels!  Yippee!! )  Some have those Swiffer’s out there, well, now my trusted Double ‘D’ Swiveler is on the job again…for now anyway!  But I am thankful that she fixed it for me … I don’t like being without a VC, either!  Hey, those dust bunnies were thinkin’ they were in the free and clear …. no way!!  Hmmm, maybe my sis could take a look at our car and figure out what is wrong with it!!  I bet she could too!   

Have a great day, and I’ll post the last 3 studies from Psalm 23 beginning tonight.  Finally, I wanted to share this photo slide with you from our trip to the Heartnut Festival.  The crowds were way down, and we did miss the ‘battle’, but it’s interesting to see how they lived back then … the sites and sounds of a reinactment camp … the smell of the wood smoke … the leaves crunching underfoot … there’s nothing like it!  They said on the weather today, that by the end of the week we may see lows in the 40′s during the night, and daytime highs in the 60′s!  Autumn is upon us!  They also had an area for children, and of course the infamous elephant ear wagon … and he actually passed it up this time!  I’m glad … it’s healthier not having it!  I had bought a book on Friday called, “The Seven Pillars of Health” — by Don Colbert, MD..  It is an excellent book on how to get started on a healthier lifestyle!  An easy read!  At the festival, I also bought a pink hooded sweatshirt with the Colts logo on it … couldn’t resist!  Besides, I love wearing sweatshirts in the fall and winter!  I couldn’t get too many photos, due to the storm that came in, and being on Slide, they tend to be a little blurry, but here are a few of some of the camp sites, and people in costume that I caught at the festival …  

 Have a blessed Tuesday!
Hugs,
~ Deborah <><

Another photo contest is going on over at iliveinmycamera.
The theme for this week … ‘CAMERAS’.
I have one entered, so go vote for your favorite!

Also, over on Betsaflygallery, where the theme for the week is ‘STORMS’,
you’ll find some terrific photos … I’ve also posted one there as well …
hope you all have a wonderful day!