Peace of God

Still smiling, even while in the hospital... that was my brave girl.

Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:6-7

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A Good Point to Ponder

Artwork by Katie... Quote by Sissy

Hilarity ensues when madness is a constant, a happy madness bathed in laughter. Away from the fears of life, the stress and shame of existing. The failings of mankind. Just happy laughter. If only for a moment more. ~ Sissy

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Another Birthday...

Tomorrow is Katie's birthday. She would have been 19 years old. Ten years ago, on her 9th birthday, I wrote this poem for her...

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Nine

Dear God Our Father in heaven

It’s an extraordinary day!
For You have with You a little girl
Who’s nine years old today.

I know that You will celebrate
Oh so joyously,
But Lord, please heed this prayer,

As a special favor to me.

I could make a list of all the gifts
That she’d really love,
But what delights her most of all
Is just a simple hug.

She’d enjoy blowing out the candles
On her birthday cake,
But that won’t be necessary,
For what wish would she make?

She already has everything
That a little girl enjoys –
A golden playground in the sky
Filled with lots of toys.

She can run through the clouds
And laugh, sing, and play;
She probably sits in Granny’s lap
And cuddles every day.

With angel friends to play with
And chase among the breeze,
She’s the happiest she’s ever been –
Healthy, whole, and free.

So as angel choirs sing
The birthday song for her today,
Please touch our hearts and send
Your loving peace our way.

I know that every day is wondrous,
Up there where You’re from,
But Lord, please wish my angel
“Happy Birthday” from her mom.

for katie by mom
April 17, 2000
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Easter Traditions

I had the incredible opportunity to spend Easter with my little grandniece and grandnephew yesterday. They are so precious! Thank You Lord for the children, both big and small.

Tomb, thou shalt not hold Him longer;
Death is strong, but Life is stronger;
Stronger than the dark, the light;
Stronger than the wrong, the right...

~Phillips Brooks, "An Easter Carol"

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For the Good

Toddler Katie, sitting pretty for a portrait ...

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

~ Romans 8:28

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Forever...

"If I had a flower for every time I think of you... I would walk forever in my garden." ~ Alfred Tennyson

Katie loved flowers, especially yellow ones, and she liked to pick them herself and make bouquets. She would always give them away.

She also loved angels; her favorites were Lady angels with long blonde hair. She didn't like cherubs very much because they had no clothes.

These are a few of the things that I remember and it makes me smile...

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