april 22nd remembered

it is a strange thing to realize your life was altered significantly a year ago.

my husband and i flew down to florida to be with his family on the one year anniversary of his dad's death. strange to say, but it was nice to have the occasion to reflect, remember, rejoice. in the midst of daily life, work, school, busyness, those moments can slip by.

we got to gather, sing god's praises, tell stories of god's goodness in the midst of sorrow, and laugh.

lots of laughing.

there were tears.... but there was more laughter.

i remember singing jesus, i am resting last year.

it still was like a salve to my soul again this year......

jesus, i am resting, resting in the joy of what thou art.

i am find out the greatness of thy loving heart.

oh how great thy loving kindness, vaster, broader than the see.

oh, how marvelous thy goodness lavished all on me.

yes, i rest in thee, beloved, know what wealth of grace is thine,

know thy certainty of promise and have made it mine.

every lift thy face upon me as i work and wait for thee

resting 'neath thy smile, lord jesus, earth's dark shadows flee.

brightness of my father's glory, sunshine of my father's face,

keep me every trusting, resting, fill me with thy grace.

psalm 91:1-2

he who dwells in the shelter of the most high will abide in the shadow of the almighty. i will say to the lord, "my refuge and my fortress, my god, in whom i trust."

we are home now.

the boys are glad we are home.

they did amazing staying with friends, but are glad we are home.

so are we.