Homesick

This is a song that makes Amy think of Grandma and the others our family lost this past year.

It's Jesus And Me

This was one of Grandma's favorite songs. 

"I found it for her and took it to her room and let her listen to it. She loved it and laid in her bed with her hands lifted to the Lord in Praise!" ~ Lisa

Final Page

June 27th 2006

Dearest Amy, Karis, and Haylee,
     I want you all to know that I love all of you and I pray for all of you daily. 
     I want you girls to grow up loving God and each other, and always be  good friends to each other. A sister is someone to have and love all your life. You girls always be good to your mother, she loves you both so much. 
     I ask God to bless all of you. I want all of you to have a wonderful life. Just keep your trust in God and he will always be there for you in good and bad days.
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                     - Grandma

"The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?"

-Psalm 27:1

24 Rules for Peace of Mind

1. Avoid alcohol
2. Avoid social disease
3. Keep physically fit
4. Avoid finding reasons to justify everything you do
5. Mingle freely with others
6. Attend social gatherings at least once a week
7. Do not be afraid to express joy or enthusiasm
8. Keep strong emotions such as anger, hatred, and sex under control
9. Recognize that work done under hurry and pressure is not necessary
10. Learn how to relax and rest both mentally and physically
11. Work steady
12. Realize that you are not an exception, but everyone has troubles
13. Have close friends
14. Talk over your troubles 
15. Avoid keeping things to yourself
16. Do not gossip
17. Do nothing to hurt others
18. Don't be a prude
19. Be considerate of others
20. Have a hobby
21. Set goals for yourself
22. Be moral
23. Don't forget your heredity
24. There is only one person responsible for you, and that is YOU!

Scripture to Remember

"You need endurance so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what was promised." 

- Hebrews 10:36

     God, guide our steps on the path that leads to you and grant us strength through the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

God works with us to help us become stronger.

"And the peace of God, which passeth all  understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

-Philippians 4:7

"Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means."

-2 Thessalonians 3:16

"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

- John 14:27

"I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord almighty."

- 2 Corinthians 6:18 NIV

     Dear Lord, teach us to trust you in every circumstance of life, knowing that you love us and desire for us only what is best. 

Thought for the Day:

Because God holds our hand, we can walk through life with confidence and peace.

     Dear God, remind us that we are surrounded by the examples of those who faithfully followed you. Help us to develop a daily walk with you.

Thought for the Day:

We are never alone as we run the race of faith.

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end, they are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness."

- Lamentations 3:22-23 NRSV

     Dear God, we pray for your mercy on those we love who don't know you. We call on you to work in their lives and to save them. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

God's mercy and faithfulness gives us hope.

"I will wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning."

- Psalm 130:5-6 NIV

     Thought for the Day:

Give God time to speak to you every day.

"For this God is our God forever and ever, he will be our guide even unto death."

- Psalm 48:14

"Nevertheless I am continually with thee, thou has holden me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel and afterward receive me to glory."

- Psalm 73:23-24

"A man's heart deviseth his way, but the Lord directeth his steps."

- Proverbs 16:9

"My flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

- Psalm 73:26

"The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble."

- Psalm 9:9

June 20th 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this beautiful day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of the day and night. 
     Thank you for my family. Keep them close to you and meet their needs.
     Thank you for our country. God would you bless America and heal our lands? Bless the leaders to do your will and bring this country back to God. Bless all our boys who are fighting and giving their lives so we can be free.
     I pray for Dave and Lori. May she soon be well so she can take care of Lindsey. I pray they will give their hearts to you and live for you.

"The Lord said, 'I have loved you with an everlasting love. Therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you." - Jeremiah 31:3

     God, help us to remember that our journeys in life are leading us home to you. Amen. Praise the Lord!

Thought for the Day:

Who imprinted God's word in your heart? (Mama and Daddy, Madie and Vern)

I love you and I praise you Lord Jesus!

I thank you for every blessing you have given to me.

June 19th 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this beautiful day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of every day and night.
      I pray for my family - would you keep them close to you and meet all of their needs?
      Bless Lori today and help her with her treatments. Bless Dave as he goes back to work. Bless David and Sylvia as they take care of Lindsey. Bless Ted and all of his family.
      Bless Amy, Sandra said she was sick. She goes to the doctor Wednesday, don't let anything bad be wrong with her I pray.
      God, bless our country and our leaders. May they look to you for the wisdom to run our country.

"Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective."

- James 5:16

     God of the world, help us to remember that all people -whether friend or enemy - need our prayers. Teach us to love others as you love us, as we pray "Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on heaven as in earth. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive everyone that is indebted to us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen"

Thought for the Day:

Pray for someone you have never prayed for before.