Celebrating in a storm...

This is just a quick observation....

I know someone, very close to me who is walking through a very deep challenge. Because it's not about me, I don't want to put any details in here.

But I have noticed something.... :)

That person has not allowed this challenge to consume her. She is still able to celebrate the joys in her life in her own unique and beautiful bubbly style. I am so glad that she has that capacity. It will sustain her and the people in her world through many different seasons.

No matter what is going on in life, and invariably there is a mix of both good and bad, the truth stands,

.."Because of the Lord's great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23

It doesn't matter how dark life may get....with the Lord in our lives we need not be afraid because

..."even the darkness will not be dark to You; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to You" Psalm 139:12

What does that tell me? The Lord knows His way around no matter how dark it gets, and if I put my hand of trust in His, I will be OK, because He will lead me out into the light again.

SWEETHEART....keep celebrating!! :)

Until next time,

Blessings,

Lynda

Been a while...

Hi everyone,

It's been a while since I have been on here... should have been on sooner because so many different things have been happening.

Since last being on here we have enjoyed a great holiday...nothing exciting, but oh so refreshing. And once again I get pleasantly surprised at how content I have become after spending so many years struggling with the fear that by the time I got to this season, I may be dissapointed.

While at the coast Jeff & I went to Currumbin Santuary. What a great day, picnicking and walking around. Watching the huge number of young families was a great joy, partly because it brought back memories, and partly because we weren't bringing ours! It looked exhausting!!!

I also enjoyed a shopping spree at Harbourtown, all by myself. It was a real treat. What did Jeff do? Relaxed back at the unit with his favourite newspaper ;) "So what", you say? Well after many struggles trying to get Jeff to do the same thing with me; "because that's the way it should be", I was not surprised; but we were both refreshed to find holidays work well when we allow each other some freedom!

• I'm not entirely sure that it's the wisest thing to be quite so open, but I do want you to know that:
  At the end of the long child-rearing rears, and the strains on marriage, it's worth hanging on to enjoy this sweet spot!


• Godliness with contentment is great gain, and if you drop the struggle and accept each other, you will quite possibly, more than likely, find your relationship strong, and friendship vibrant, not like in the beginning.... but a whole lot better!
  
  

There is more to be said, about the delights of grandchildren and quiet days with them, but I want to leave what I have said right here.... I'll get back later.

Until next time, be blessed :)
Lynda