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Heavenly View

Posted by eph21920 on July 13, 2023 in Answer, Connected, Death, Faith, Family, Grace, Hope

I was talking with a friend tonight and remembered the morning I saw my dad in hospice at the hospital. I opened the blinds on the window and there was the mountain front and center. The moon was setting and I could see it was going to look as though it was touching the mountain. This was a scene that my dad always wanted to see and photograph. I grabbed my phone and started taking pictures. I told my dad about it, even though he was no longer responding. My friend had a beautiful insight. She said that God was preparing my dad for bringing him home. God lovingly provided the view that my dad always wanted to see as a sort of precursor to the heavenly realm which was my dad’s ultimate desire. That was a beautiful thought that brought tears to my eyes.

I Found God today in a beautiful insight.

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Your God

Posted by eph21920 on July 12, 2023 in Faith, Life

I saw a good quote today from Chris Stefanick worth sharing. “If your God let’s you do whatever you want, then your God is you.”

I Found God today in words to make you think.

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Born For This

Posted by eph21920 on July 11, 2023 in Begin, Creation, Hope, Life, Opportunity, Present

I started listening to a podcast on the Hallow app called The Rescue Project led by Fr. John Riccardo. Yesterday was the first session. It was incredibly encouraging as the priest talked about how God breathed life into you and me at this particular point in time. Each of us is here, in this place, during this time, for a specific reason and purpose. His talk gave me a new way of looking at things. My favorite quote was, “Do not be afraid. God is with you. And you were born for this.” I look forward to hearing more.

I Found God today in encouraging words.

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For Love of Music and Faith

Posted by eph21920 on July 10, 2023 in Faith, Family, Friends, Generosity, Life, Music, Past, Struggles

At lunch today, my mom and her friend were reminiscing about their time working together. They met about 50 years ago and collaborated in music ministry for a somewhat new church. The congregation initially met in a school, then moved to a temporary building, then built a church. My mom was the organist and her friend was the choir director. During their 20 years of ministry there, they saw the church grow and did their best to help the new church set up a wonderful music system with an organ. They struggled to have their voices heard as the new church wanted guitars and drums and piano and such. My mom and her friend even sold donuts after Mass to help raise money for the organ. They and the choir led the congregation in beautiful, traditional Mass music all that time, and were never even paid for their service. They worked hard for their love of music and their faith.

I Found God today inspired by the faith of my mom and her friend.

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Hawk Sighting

Posted by eph21920 on July 9, 2023 in Creation, Happiness

Yesterday when my mom and I were driving back from the hospital as we neared the house, we spotted a large bird flying across the street. I stopped to watch and we could see the prominent red tail on the hawk. It flew to the fence that surrounds our complex. I tried to get a good look at it and to me it looked like a young bird. It was somewhat unstable on the rod iron fence and only stayed a few seconds before flying back across the road where it landed on a tall light post. By this time it was behind us and I wanted to get mom home, so we didn’t investigate further. It was a joyful sighting that made us happy to know there was still a red-tailed hawk in the area.

I Found God today in a joyful hawk sighting.

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Grateful For Findings

Posted by eph21920 on July 8, 2023 in Answer, Doctor, Family, Grateful, Life, Problem, Sick

When my mom got up this morning, she seemed to be more confused than normal. After talking with her and letting some time pass, the confusion lingered. I wondered what this was. Was it from a new medication? Was it low sodium – because it was checked a couple weeks ago and was running on the lower end? Was it a UTI? Was it a TIA? Was it a progression of the Parkinson’s dementia? I called her doctor’s office and spoke to the doctor on call. He said to take her to the emergency room, which is what I knew he would say. So off we went. After all the testing and several hours, they found that she had a urinary tract infection. They gave her fluids and antibiotics and sent us home. I was grateful for the diagnosis, for an immediate answer and speedy help, and that it was nothing more serious.

I Found God today getting an answer and help for mom.

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Cousin Cuties

Posted by eph21920 on July 7, 2023 in Baby, Children, Family, Joy

My mom’s sister has 2 young great grandchildren. So, they are my cousin’s grandchildren. Today, my mom and I saw the pictures and a video that my cousin shared from the 4th of July. The little girls were just the cutest. We watched the video of the youngest one over and over as she described fireworks in her toddler language. It was so cute and joyful.

I Found God today in the cutest little girls.

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Babies and Babies

Posted by eph21920 on July 6, 2023 in Baby, Creation, Friends, Life

We always enjoy videos of babies and baby animals. It just makes a person smile and feel good. When our friend came over today, she shared a video of her 1 year old granddaughter in the wading pool during the 4th of July. She was splashing away and enjoying the toys in the water with no fear at all. Our friend also had a video of some deer that visited her backyard. There was a doe and 2 spotted fawns. They were so cute as they jumped around and played without a care in the world. The videos did indeed make me smile and feel good. I wonder sometimes if that’s how God sees us.

I Found God today in adorable babies.

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Glorious Adventure

Posted by eph21920 on July 5, 2023 in Answer, Faith, Grateful, Life

My mom read today’s reflection from “Jesus Calling”, and I thought it was quite profound and encouraging. It said in part, “Draw near to Me with a thankful heart, aware that your cup is overflowing with blessings….You will never be in control of your circumstances, but you can relax and trust in My control. Instead of striving for a predictable, safe lifestyle, seek to know Me in greater depth and breadth. I long to make your life a glorious adventure, but you must stop clinging to old ways.” A Glorious Adventure! Perhaps I can remember that every time I feel like things are out of control.

I Found God today in the thought of my life being a glorious adventure.

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Unexpected Family

Posted by eph21920 on July 4, 2023 in Family, Life, Past

My ex-husband’s brother was in town today and stopped over for a visit. While we’re friends on social media, the last time I saw him in person was when their mother died about 20 years ago. But talking with him was as if only a short period of time had elapsed. Among other things, he told me about his recent trip to the camping spot that the family used to go to. We reminisced about some of the times when we had all gone camping there. I hadn’t thought about that in years. I thought it was very nice of him to make the time to come by. He has a very kind heart. It was an unexpected blessing in the day.

I Found God today visiting with my previous brother in law.

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