A friend noticed Cowboy Church off of Dry Creek Road in West Sedona yesterday morning as he drove past and told me the parking lot was bulging with cars from everywhere. "Something big was going on! He said." "Yes I replied; I was there and I want to tell you all about what happened." I glanced over the highly attended sanctuary as the first speaker approached to speak. He introduced himself as a pastor from the state of Washington but he was also my bestie's nephew. His engaging eulogy of the life of his cousin, Ashley, gripped me. He helped all of us understand and trust God when we want to scream "She was so young. What about her widower husband now who loved her with all his heart? What about their two-year old boy who misses his mommy?" There are days we just don't understand God's ways. But I am at peace to know Ashley is finally pain free and lives in Paradise. I glanced at her mom, Maureen, my best friend now for...



"Pile of smiles" here in these awesome pics of your family! :) God bless you and your wonderful family.
ReplyDeleteOne word sums it up "JOY". There is pure joy on all your faces. I love it. How lovely. Looks like a beautiful place and a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing it with us my friend.
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Kim
Thank you for sharing.....Simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBoy did I miss you..I am thankful you had a wonderful trip and a joyous time with your family, but I am also thankful you are back to bring smiles to my life.
Blessings and prayers, andrea
Those are wonderful pictures. I looks like a family full of love!
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy-filled time it looks like you had! Is that your mom in the pic with you? She looks as precious as you! Thanks for the sweet comments on my blog and prayers for my dad and family!
ReplyDeleteI am soo glad you are back with us but so happy you were able to be with your family and refreshed! I know you blessed all of them with your smiles :)
I absolutely loved these photos! I wanted to be in the family too! :) I'm so glad you had a wonderful time with your family and all the special blessings that our faithful GOD blessed you with -- awesome!
ReplyDeleteLoved hearing the Sister Sledge song along with the photos. That took me back to the 80's :)
Love you Sister.
Big brother is watching your slide ...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing..I've been sitting here looking at the entire slide show...What a blessing of a family...
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