What a good Heavenly Father we have!! We have been blessed for the last few days with the sweet perfume of March ... orange blossoms! Well, around our house, it is grapefruit blossoms, which smell so sweet and almost intoxicating. Up and down our country road, it is almost like snow has permanently taken up residence on the trees in the groves. And the perfume is inescapable and pervasive. How we would miss it if we went away!We had the sweetest Resurrection Day service in our little home fellowship -- family and friends and several visitors shared the beautiful remembrance with us and the fellowship meal afterwards. The children shared their music and preparations for the regional student convention of A.C.E., for which we will be leaving tomorrow. It is a busy time of year, but always enjoyable.
After we come back at the end of the week, the Millers will be making final preparations for their move to Arkansas the next week. What a huge cavern their absence will create in our family times, and in my heart! I have not let myself believe it is a reality yet, but it is beginning to dawn . . .! The Lord knows the heartaches we go through and understands our deep sadness, but I sure don't! God, give me grace and make me truly thankful for the time we have had together!
Hopefully, we will be able to share some of the week here -- it is always fun, and most of the family goes along, even though only the older children participate. This will be a sad time in another way -- it is Kitty's (oldest granddaughter) last convention before she moves on in her life as an adult woman. She has been so consistent over the years in her desire the let the Lord develope the many talents He has given her, and she will also be sorely missed when that time comes!
May we, like the citrus blossoms, be a sweet perfume this week for our Savior, sharing the precious scent of His anointing with all who cross our path!
2 comments:
This is so beautiful, it brings tears to my eyes...it was such a blessing to be able to see everyone preform and give God all the Glory these last few days at A.C.E. I really enjoyed all of your sweet family. I will also truly miss the Miller family, but God is going to do great things in their lives.
Peace in Christ ~ ♥ Julia Grace @->
Julia, thank you for your sweet comments and encouragement. God has truly been good to our family, and has blessed us with your friendship. He is doing a wonderful work in you, too, sweet sister!!
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