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Archive for May, 2012

His Plans


I am reminded of a verse from the Bible when I look at photos like this of my daughter during her therapeutic horse-back riding session taken at Here’s Hope Horse Farm. “For I know the plans I have for you declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

I am amazed!  The Lord has brought her back from a near-death automobile accident to riding a horse almost to the level she was able to before her severe brain injury 12 years ago! In fact, Rachel remarked after riding this past week, “I feel normal again!” The possibility that she might have either died or been a vegetable after doctors performed a last-ditch effort surgery, has not hindered the Lord’s plans for her. God is great!

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My Mother’s Magnolia


Mother’s day is  this Sunday May 13th, 2012. For those of you who can still cherish your mother with a visit or call, what a blessing. I hope you and your mother have a special Mother’s Day. 

For those of you whose mother has passed from this world, may your fond memories comfort you in her absence. It is also a blessing to know you will see your mother again when reunited in heaven.

We can thank Jesus for the hope of being reunited. It was his sacrifice on the cross for the sins of the world that made it possible for all who have believed and received him,  to be included in the resurrection.

The picture of my mother’s magnolia was taken the year after she died. She would have loved to see the spectacular show of blooms. A close-up reveals how delicate  its flower is. Many associate the magnolia as a symbol of gentleness, nobility, strength, beauty and dignity.

I think my mother’s character  reflected these virtues as well. She was an amazing woman to raise 9 children. She was comforter, teacher, nurse, mediator, encourager, chauffeur, domestic engineer, and the many other roles she  fulfilled in her lifetime.

Thank you Lord, for blessing me with a wonderful mother.

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