This is a photo blanket done up by the funeral home. They order one for each of their clients. I think it turned out amazingly, and the caption chosen by whoever ordered it is so perfect. What a treasure.
A few weeks ago, the kids and I joined 1,250 others and enjoyed Timberline Ranch's Annual Family Festival. The kids even went on the pony rides! The last time Josiah had been on a horse was as a two-year-old with Daddy, and he pretty much screamed the whole time. Now at four, it took a few tries (Josiah ran away the first time), but once he got used to the idea and he went up...
...Kezia followed her big brother too!
I was treated to a very special Mother's Day Tea at the young widow's support group I have started attending at a church in the area. The 16 of us were pampered with fine china teacups, a silver tea service, and an always full cup. It's so wonderful to meet with a group of others like me once
a month and to get to know moms who really know what I'm going through.
With the beautiful weather returning, the kids and I have been on a lot of walks at the various parks mere minutes from our home. Here we're up at Golden Ears Provincial Park, and Josiah is trying to skip rocks while Kezia is hamming it up for the camera. Kind of looks like a selfie doesn't it?
This is one of Daniel's and my favourite spots where we spent
many outings before and after getting married.
Many of you have expressed a continued desire to pray for my family and I. Thank you! The biggest requests are clear direction in major decisions, continued healing of the rawness of my grief amidst the hole that Daniel has left, provision for all of our needs, and for continued empowerment to serve and honour God for His Kingdom purposes and ultimate glory.
Hello again.....just wanted to express my desire to continue to pray for your family. The blanket is absolutely special! It's also encouraging to be part of a support group and I pray you will be blessed in sharing with others..... God often uses others to help us with our circumstances. I continue to pray for you throughout the day when I am doing my work for our family and I think of you and the empty place in your home. May God richly comfort you. With care, Jen (from Chilliwack)
ReplyDeleteI continue to pray for your family too, asking God to meet your needs, comfort you and give you perfect peace.Thank you so much for being open and sharing this season of your life with us. It has reminded me that God is our loving and faithful Father.
ReplyDeleteGod is always with us, and will never leave or forsake us.
May you find comfort in all of His promises.
I think it is so great that you have found the support group you mentioned. I had no idea such groups existed. I'm glad you have been/are able to share life with these women, and I hope you will find more of the healing you desire...
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