My neck is finally feeling strong enough that I can spend a significant amount of time looking down and scrapbooking. It has been over two years since I have worked on a project. I recently dragged out all the pictures from my 40th birthday party so that I can get them in a beautiful scrapbook/album that I got for my birthday. Did I mention I am 43? Yes, it has been over three years and it is about time I get this done!
As I was looking over my notes from a little speech I gave, I thought I would share a small part of what I said that night because I quoted from my favorite book in the Mitford Series by Jan Karon. If you are a reader and want to enjoy a delightful series about a little town and it's quirky residents, this is a great read. The main character is an Episcopal Minister named Father Tim who made the following statement:
"There are those who believe in a cold and distant God and on the occasion when they call out to Him in despair, they hear nothing in reply. Then there are those who know Him personally, who have found out that when they cry out, that He is as near as their breath. One on one, heart to heart, saviour, Lord, partner, friend. You can tell Jesus everything, let it all hang out. He will never, under any circumstance, leave you or remove His love from you. That is what amazing grace is all about."
In my life there have been times of despair, fear, and failure. There were four miscarriages, the loss of family and friends, and the moment when I was not sure if my husband and best friend was dead or alive on the top of a mountain. God has been as near as my very breath. My decision to accept Him into my heart at eight years old was the best decision I have ever made. My love for Christ will mold me, shape me, and refine me until the day I die.
Lovingly Yours,
Sandy
