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Well.... Yesterday I must have wrapped about 30 little things for "the box". I am happy to report that I did not receive any harm from exposure to tissue paper and ribbon. HAHA.

Today, I am able to simply rest... and finish up with some cards. Tomorrow is mailing day. As long as the box weighs 11 pounds and under... It gets SEALED and postage is already paid. EASY PEASY.

Not a very exciting day of encouragement on my part... but I am feeling rather without energy today.

Happy Wednesday everyone.
 
Well.... 2nd parcel of the year is mailed off. I still can't wrap my brain around the fact that mailing things is SO EXPENSIVE ( ie the cost of 2 empty boxes has been approximately 60.00... however... I have had the luxury of filling those two boxes with anything that will fit... providing it's under the 11 pound limit ). Had I simply shipped a box... outside of my province... I would easily have paid twice that. WOW. Anyways.... DONE... DONE. Happy Valentines DAY to you my daughter... and oh..... DID I mention that the EASTER bunny had a heart attack here in Ontario and therefore he will NOT.... I repeat.... he will NOT be shipping anything this year..... HAHAHA.

Now all my energy can be focused on food for the Fire Department next week.
 
In Awe of Him said:
Well.... 2nd parcel of the year is mailed off. I still can't wrap my brain around the fact that mailing things is SO EXPENSIVE ( ie the cost of 2 empty boxes has been approximately 60.00... however... I have had the luxury of filling those two boxes with anything that will fit... providing it's under the 11 pound limit ). Had I simply shipped a box... outside of my province... I would easily have paid twice that. WOW. Anyways.... DONE... DONE. Happy Valentines DAY to you my daughter... and oh..... DID I mention that the EASTER bunny had a heart attack here in Ontario and therefore he will NOT.... I repeat.... he will NOT be shipping anything this year..... HAHAHA.

Now all my energy can be focused on food for the Fire Department next week.
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Must be one heck of a fire for the barbeque if you need the Fire Department to show up. (guffaw guffaw)
 
God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
Psalm 46:1-3

I hand picked this scripture due to where my heart is at and what I've been thinking about.
I have been watching these volcanoes in Iceland. I have discovered that I really do not know my geography
very well. I had no idea that the Blue Lagoon was in Iceland... or even truly what it was but I had heard of it.

In the last few years.... natural disasters seem to be making a front row appearance ( all over the globe ).
Huge catastrophes that keep being labelled "event of the century".

Much cause for the non-believer to be worried... because things really do seem to be going downwards in quality.

But.... what about the BELIEVER??? Where are you at with your worry and concern regarding the direction that the world is going in??

Are you able to cast all your cares and concerns upon your heavenly Father??

For me... I have found that living in the moment...( for a 24 hour time span ) seems to absolutely QUENCH any desire or thought to WORRY about anything. I truly believe ( I have lived it many times over my 61 years ) that life's situations play out in SEASONS.

GOD promises us that HIS MERCIES are new every morning. I don't think there is a more comforting truth to begin every day in a courageous manner.
 
In Awe of Him said:
God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
Psalm 46:1-3

I hand picked this scripture due to where my heart is at and what I've been thinking about.
I have been watching these volcanoes in Iceland. I have discovered that I really do not know my geography
very well. I had no idea that the Blue Lagoon was in Iceland... or even truly what it was but I had heard of it.

In the last few years.... natural disasters seem to be making a front row appearance ( all over the globe ).
Huge catastrophes that keep being labelled "event of the century".

Much cause for the non-believer to be worried... because things really do seem to be going downwards in quality.

But.... what about the BELIEVER??? Where are you at with your worry and concern regarding the direction that the world is going in??

Are you able to cast all your cares and concerns upon your heavenly Father??

For me... I have found that living in the moment...( for a 24 hour time span ) seems to absolutely QUENCH any desire or thought to WORRY about anything. I truly believe ( I have lived it many times over my 61 years ) that life's situations play out in SEASONS.

GOD promises us that HIS MERCIES are new every morning. I don't think there is a more comforting truth to begin every day in a courageous manner.
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Hello In Awe of Him;

As we were driving back from Washington to California we took this photo of Mount Rainier. If anyone who resides in Washington can verify this mountain, if it is indeed Mount Ranier, I would appreciate it.

When we drove up to Washington we took this photo of God's Rainbow.

More to come in Favorite Places To Travel forum.

Psalm 46 is a great daily bread to meditate on. Pray tell, who is Jeff? Is he from the fire department?

God bless you, In Awe of Him.
 

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Hello In Awe of Him;

As we were driving back from Washington to California we took this photo of Mount Rainier. If anyone who resides in Washington can verify this mountain, if it is indeed Mount Ranier, I would appreciate it.

When we drove up to Washington we took this photo of God's Rainbow.

More to come in Favorite Places To Travel forum.

Psalm 46 is a great daily bread to meditate on. Pray tell, who is Jeff? Is he from the fire department?

God bless you, In Awe of Him.
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That mountain looks more like St Helen's rather than Rainier.
 
Welcome home bobinfaith ... I missed you... I guess this is a trial absence in preparation for the LONG one when you are gone to do Missionary work. I think you said March some time?? It was quiet here without you. HAHA.

Well.... my meal is made... It now has to sit in the sauce and MARRY overnight... Will reheat it in the morning and keep it warm for pick up at 11:30 am.... and PRESTO... another grand meal delivered with LOVE.

I gotta say.... this meal was way too fussy for my liking... It is not something I will make again because you have to make it in batches. The meat slow cooked in the wine and beef broth.... and then I stir fried the baby carrots... along with more onions because when I drained the meat to separate it from the sauce... everything came out a mess. HAHA... I removed all the bacon... and am now just waiting for the fat on top to solidify so I can scrape it off and add everything back into one pot. A very fussy stew... however... the smell and the flavour are incredible.

In the morning... all I will have to do is make biscuits.... peel and boil potatoes... mash them... and home made blueberry fritters for dessert... Easy peasy from here on in.

So...by tomorrow afternoon ... I will be back to my old self.

I have a dentist appointment on Thursday at 3:30 pm... so nothing too exciting after this is done.

I will be back to my usual daily devotionals on Thursday.

HAPPY VALENTINES EVERYONE.... I will probably sneak in tomorrow some time.

Love ya all.
 
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. ~Romans 15:13

Happy Valentines to all in my beautiful forum family.

I have been deeply moved and encouraged to grow and bloom in this little community.
For the first time in my life.... I feel safe and genuinely cared for. What a lovely thing to be able
to express. That is the reflection of a community being run and operated as CHRIST desired for His CHURCH.

Today is a big day.... MEAL day.... Happy tummy day... HAHA.

I have been awake for hours... puttering around... making extra things so that my delivery can be enjoyed by a group of men and women who truly are heros in this world.

My heart is full. :D ( That smiley looks like he drank some mint listerine )
 
Happy Valentines Day In Awe of Him

You are doing a lovely thing for the heroic firemen. They will be so touched.
It is so good to know you are happy, comfortable and know you are loved and cared about.

We are all very proud that you chose to join us.

God Bless Sister
 
In Awe of Him said:
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. ~Romans 15:13

Happy Valentines to all in my beautiful forum family.

I have been deeply moved and encouraged to grow and bloom in this little community.
For the first time in my life.... I feel safe and genuinely cared for. What a lovely thing to be able
to express. That is the reflection of a community being run and operated as CHRIST desired for His CHURCH.

Today is a big day.... MEAL day.... Happy tummy day... HAHA.

I have been awake for hours... puttering around... making extra things so that my delivery can be enjoyed by a group of men and women who truly are heros in this world.

My heart is full. :D ( That smiley looks like he drank some mint listerine )
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Good morning, In Awe of Him;

Thank you for sharing such an uplifting post and verse in Romans. It will bless others who are seeking the same joy you are filled with.

May God bless you for that, sister.

Bob
 

I have to share this amazing story.

Yesterday I spoke with an old friend on Facebook video chat. I had not talked with her for over twenty years.
I abandoned her... I just stopped communicating with her due to my severe brokenness. She lives thousands of miles away from me.
About a week ago... I found her on Facebook... and I was compelled to contact her. I don't know what I expected... I guess I figured she would contact me back... but I NEVER EXPECTED her reaction.
She was filled with such JOY... and she told me that she had been waiting for this moment for all these years.
She sent me the song that I have included in this post.

I don't remember ever shedding tears like I have been shedding all morning. I have NEVER felt so cherished and loved in all of my life as I do at this moment. To think that someone loves me so much... that she has with LONG SUFFERING... WAITED with undying hope that I would one day return to her heart. WOW.
I am moved beyond words. I feel like that woman at the well that Jesus spoke to and healed.
How lovely.... how magnificent... how HOLY.... how incredibly life-changing it is to open one's heart and say YES to LOVING another human being.

For those of you who are quietly... painfully... WAITING for someone to come back to you.... please know that it is worth it... it matters to God. It is important and life-altering. Your prayers are not unnoticed... and GOD is working... always working to heal and redeem the broken. WOW..... Just WOW.
 
In Awe of Him said:
I have to share this amazing story. Yesterday I spoke with an old friend on Facebook video chat. I had not talked with her for over twenty years.
I abandoned her... I just stopped communicating with her due to my severe brokenness. She lives thousands of miles away from me.
About a week ago... I found her on Facebook... and I was compelled to contact her. I don't know what I expected... I guess I figured she would contact me back... but I NEVER EXPECTED her reaction.
She was filled with such JOY... and she told me that she had been waiting for this moment for all these years.
She sent me the song that I have included in this post.

I don't remember ever shedding tears like I have been shedding all morning. I have NEVER felt so cherished and loved in all of my life as I do at this moment. To think that someone loves me so much... that she has with LONG SUFFERING... WAITED with undying hope that I would one day return to her heart. WOW.
I am moved beyond words. I feel like that woman at the well that Jesus spoke to and healed.
How lovely.... how magnificent... how HOLY.... how incredibly life-changing it is to open one's heart and say YES to LOVING another human being.

For those of you who are quietly... painfully... WAITING for someone to come back to you.... please know that it is worth it... it matters to God. It is important and life-altering. Your prayers are not unnoticed... and GOD is working... always working to heal and redeem the broken. WOW..... Just WOW.
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Good morning, In Awe of Him;

Good for you! I'm happy you and an old cherished friend reconnected after 20 years. Isn't God's electronics a blessing when you can communicate with a loved one or friend from thousands of miles away?

God bless you, sister, and thank you for sharing.

Bob
 
Blessed be the LORD!
For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy.
The LORD is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
and with my song I give thanks to him.
~Psalm 28:6-7

Good Sunday morning my BEAUTIFUL forum family...
It's church day.... rest day.... WORSHIP DAY.

I hope everyone has a BLESSED experience wherever you are!!!
 
In Awe of Him said:
~Psalm 28:6-7 Good Sunday morning my BEAUTIFUL forum family...It's church day.... rest day.... WORSHIP DAY. I hope everyone has a BLESSED experience wherever you are!!!
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Good morning, In Awe of Him;

Last night it rained with heavy winds. I got up @ 2am and prayed, giving thanks to the Lord for His rain, which also washed our car. 🚙 lol!

This morning the sun is out and at 745am I gave thanks to the Lord for drying our car. 🚙 lol!

We're on our way to Church. I'll be delivering the message titled, The Ten Commandments, Exodus 12:2-17

God bless you and everyone here in the Garage.

Bob
 
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