Saturday, March 28, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Gary Summers Catalde.......
Yesterday Gary went Home to be with the Lord.
He has a new body free of the cancer........
He is no longer suffering and is at peace.
It is those of us who he loved that are in the midst
of pain. Please pray for my children and Gary's family.
He has a new body free of the cancer........
He is no longer suffering and is at peace.
It is those of us who he loved that are in the midst
of pain. Please pray for my children and Gary's family.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Just because I love you.........
This is just because....
....just because you're special.
....just because you are loved more than you know.
....just because you are more deserving of God's blessings than you think.
....just because you are a wonderful friend to me.
....just because you have a heart for others.
....just because you deserve to be regarded with respect.
....just because God is good and you are His.
....just because He answers our prayers.
....just because everything works together for good to those who love God.
....just because we are called according to His purposes.
....just because He loves us, He likes to bless us.
....just because we're available to Him.
....just because He likes to use us for His glory.
....just because He is worthy of our service and our worship.
....just because He is so good, holy and mighty.
....just because of who He is.
....just because He is GOD!!! and we're not.
....just because I want you to be richly blessed.
....just because this is God's perfect will. AMEN!!!
....just because you're special.
....just because you are loved more than you know.
....just because you are more deserving of God's blessings than you think.
....just because you are a wonderful friend to me.
....just because you have a heart for others.
....just because you deserve to be regarded with respect.
....just because God is good and you are His.
....just because He answers our prayers.
....just because everything works together for good to those who love God.
....just because we are called according to His purposes.
....just because He loves us, He likes to bless us.
....just because we're available to Him.
....just because He likes to use us for His glory.
....just because He is worthy of our service and our worship.
....just because He is so good, holy and mighty.
....just because of who He is.
....just because He is GOD!!! and we're not.
....just because I want you to be richly blessed.
....just because this is God's perfect will. AMEN!!!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
This month has brought wonderful things and some not so wonderful things to my life.
I have been helping to take care of my 98 year old neighbor, Clara, for the past month. She got out of the hospital last month and I visit her in the morning and again in the evening to check on her.....run errands.......and just be her friend. She is an amazing woman and I enjoy spending time with her. She lives alone (can you believe that??) and manages to pretty much tend for herself. Her nephew rents one of her apartments and he watches over her as well. Between Lloyd and myself we care for Clara and keep her family posted as to how she is doing. I am so glad to say that Clara is finally feeling better and getting around so much better!!
As most of you know.......Gary is still battling for his life and the updates I get from our children seem to be good one day and bad the next. God is in control and everyone in the family rests on this fact. God has done amazing things in Gary's life. As he continues to live his life he tries to care for not only himself, but his children as well. The children have told me wonderful stories of how they sit around and tell stories of days gone by. They have tears, but lots and lots of laughter as well. I am proud of my children and the way they are handling the terrible issues they are facing right now. I do wish I was there to hug and kiss on them......and honestly so that they may do the same for me!!
I carried home about 7 boxes of family photos a couple of weeks ago from my storage unit and at night I have been going through those boxes trying to sort out the thousands of photos. Overwhelming. I so want to present each one of my children photos of their lives so they can show their children pictures of themselves when they were younger. Going through the mounds of photos has been good for me......I mist up at times, but I know how pleased my children are going to be when the photos finally are mailed to them. My adult life is in those boxes, but the memories are forever in my soul.
This month has been a celebration of birthdays. My mother (13th)......my son Anthony(10th).......my daughter Summer and my daughter in law Beth....today the 24th. Happy Birthday to you all once again! Love you lots.
I have been working for a construction company this past month. I love it, but it is cutting into my gardening time. Up until now it hasn't been bad.......but the sun is out today and I so thought about how nice it would be to work in the yard. I have been busy weeding and planting......there is so much left that need to be done before the spring is over. Wonder if I could call in sick????
I have my beautiful little bungalow up for sale. Sad, but true. There is such a story that goes behind this decision.....I will fill you in later. I have had many people go through the house, but so far no one has decided to buy it. Truthfully I am soooo glad no one has decided to make me an offer. If it hasn't sold by the time my contract is up.......I just might decided to keep it.????!!
As I sit here typing this posting......I want to say so much more, but time will not allow me right now and I will post again soon. Hopefully before another month passes by.....!!
Be sure to check out Summer's......Beth's and Tony's blogs. Wonderful postings and pictures of my beautiful grandchildren.
I have been helping to take care of my 98 year old neighbor, Clara, for the past month. She got out of the hospital last month and I visit her in the morning and again in the evening to check on her.....run errands.......and just be her friend. She is an amazing woman and I enjoy spending time with her. She lives alone (can you believe that??) and manages to pretty much tend for herself. Her nephew rents one of her apartments and he watches over her as well. Between Lloyd and myself we care for Clara and keep her family posted as to how she is doing. I am so glad to say that Clara is finally feeling better and getting around so much better!!
As most of you know.......Gary is still battling for his life and the updates I get from our children seem to be good one day and bad the next. God is in control and everyone in the family rests on this fact. God has done amazing things in Gary's life. As he continues to live his life he tries to care for not only himself, but his children as well. The children have told me wonderful stories of how they sit around and tell stories of days gone by. They have tears, but lots and lots of laughter as well. I am proud of my children and the way they are handling the terrible issues they are facing right now. I do wish I was there to hug and kiss on them......and honestly so that they may do the same for me!!
I carried home about 7 boxes of family photos a couple of weeks ago from my storage unit and at night I have been going through those boxes trying to sort out the thousands of photos. Overwhelming. I so want to present each one of my children photos of their lives so they can show their children pictures of themselves when they were younger. Going through the mounds of photos has been good for me......I mist up at times, but I know how pleased my children are going to be when the photos finally are mailed to them. My adult life is in those boxes, but the memories are forever in my soul.
This month has been a celebration of birthdays. My mother (13th)......my son Anthony(10th).......my daughter Summer and my daughter in law Beth....today the 24th. Happy Birthday to you all once again! Love you lots.
I have been working for a construction company this past month. I love it, but it is cutting into my gardening time. Up until now it hasn't been bad.......but the sun is out today and I so thought about how nice it would be to work in the yard. I have been busy weeding and planting......there is so much left that need to be done before the spring is over. Wonder if I could call in sick????
I have my beautiful little bungalow up for sale. Sad, but true. There is such a story that goes behind this decision.....I will fill you in later. I have had many people go through the house, but so far no one has decided to buy it. Truthfully I am soooo glad no one has decided to make me an offer. If it hasn't sold by the time my contract is up.......I just might decided to keep it.????!!
As I sit here typing this posting......I want to say so much more, but time will not allow me right now and I will post again soon. Hopefully before another month passes by.....!!
Be sure to check out Summer's......Beth's and Tony's blogs. Wonderful postings and pictures of my beautiful grandchildren.
