He will be missed.....

I kindly request prayers for my family today.  I got a very un-wanted early morning phone call today that has my emotions all over the place.  In some ways the news is good....I know my Grandpa is now without pain, suffering, sickness and any anguish that he felt the last few months of his life, but i'm also grieving the death of someone who was very special to me. It's sad to think never again will I watch him take beautiful pictures of his family/friends with pride and honor, never again will I see him get all excited about a good hockey or baseball game,........no more home made spices, sauces or chicken soups will be made by him without a single recipe being followed, no more Grandpa hugs and kisses will be given and most importantly gone are the days of him sharing wise and knowledgeable words about the Lord.  He was a giving man, a man of integrity, and he was like a Grandfather/Father to those in his church family as well.   

Grandpa and my little little Kaylin

I was very blessed and proud to be his Granddaughter! 


Here is a picture of a card I had all ready to mail to him this week...my daughter colored it and I thought it would make him smile...

You Have Value... Just As You Are

You Have Value... Just As You Are

With your very own hands you formed me; now breathe your wisdom over me. Psalm 119:73 MSG

Listen closely, Jesus' love does not depend on what we do for him. Not at all. In the eye of the King, you have value simply because you are. You don't have to look nice or perform well, Your value is inborn.

You are valuable...not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are. Remember that.

God takes you however he finds you. No need to clean up or climb up. Just look up.

Excerpted from Safe in the Shepherd's Arms by Max Lucado

You Have Value... Just As You Are

You Have Value... Just As You Are

With your very own hands you formed me; now breathe your wisdom over me. Psalm 119:73 MSG

Listen closely, Jesus' love does not depend on what we do for him. Not at all. In the eye of the King, you have value simply because you are. You don't have to look nice or perform well, Your value is inborn.

You are valuable...not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are. Remember that.

God takes you however he finds you. No need to clean up or climb up. Just look up.

Excerpted from Safe in the Shepherd's Arms by Max Lucado

Enjoying Peace in His Presence

Found this today in a Day Spring Cards Devo email today.....


I love you regardless of how well you are performing. Sometimes you feel uneasy, wondering if you are doing enough to be worthy of My Love. No matter how exemplary your behavior, the answer to that question will always be no. Your performance and My Love are totally different issues, which you need to sort out. I love you with an everlasting Love that flows out from eternity without limits or conditions. I have clothed you in My robe of righteousness, and this is an eternal transaction: Nothing and no one can reverse it. Therefore, your accomplishment as a Christian has no bearing on My Love for you. Even your ability to assess how well you are doing on a given day is flawed. Your limited human perspective and the condition of your body, with its mercurial variations, distort your evaluation.

Bring your performance anxiety to Me, and receive in its place, My Unfailing Love. Try to stay conscious of My loving Presence with you in all that you do , and I will direct your steps.

Jeremiah 31:3; Isaiah 61:10; Psalm 31:16; Psalm 107:8

Excerpted from the devotional book, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young.

Enjoying Peace in His Presence

Found this today in a Day Spring Cards Devo email today.....


I love you regardless of how well you are performing. Sometimes you feel uneasy, wondering if you are doing enough to be worthy of My Love. No matter how exemplary your behavior, the answer to that question will always be no. Your performance and My Love are totally different issues, which you need to sort out. I love you with an everlasting Love that flows out from eternity without limits or conditions. I have clothed you in My robe of righteousness, and this is an eternal transaction: Nothing and no one can reverse it. Therefore, your accomplishment as a Christian has no bearing on My Love for you. Even your ability to assess how well you are doing on a given day is flawed. Your limited human perspective and the condition of your body, with its mercurial variations, distort your evaluation.

Bring your performance anxiety to Me, and receive in its place, My Unfailing Love. Try to stay conscious of My loving Presence with you in all that you do , and I will direct your steps.

Jeremiah 31:3; Isaiah 61:10; Psalm 31:16; Psalm 107:8

Excerpted from the devotional book, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young.