Sending Bubbles Your Way

There are so many blogs to read--so many good ones too, but we can't filter through everything, can we?

Sometimes other people can do it for us and I have one for you that is so good. I sure hope you will give this one a look.  This was written by my online friend, Barb.  Way to go, dear Barb.  This was so good--I just had to share it.

And while you're at it, please know that I am sending bubbles your way.

Much love,
Dianne

Here is the link.

My Peonies Are Blooming

Peonies may be my very favorite flower. Ours are blooming right now.

We've had some really cold weather lately (very cold for the middle of May) and I caught this one on its way out.  It's still beautiful to me though.

I am in my third week of physical therapy and am doing somewhat better.  The range of motion in my back is exponentially better and I am thrilled about that.  Still lots of pain at times but not the debilitating type of a few weeks ago.

My daughter in law, Traci, continues to amaze me with her strength and courage.  She could not have her chemo last week because of low white cell blood count and low platelet count.  She has shaved her head and got some cute little head scarves, hats, and wraps.  She looks beautiful with or without them.

God continues to amaze me with His great love and care for our family.

We are doing a little bit of redecorating in our home.  It started out very simple.

I talked to my husband about getting a decorator friend of ours to help me hang some pictures and maybe rearrange some furniture.  Well, I won't give all the secrets away as I will be posting what we have done and are going to do in the next few weeks but let it suffice to say, I got a church pew today!

I have always wanted a church pew and I think this one is going to be so functional.

Can't wait to get things in good enough shape that I can share them with you.  Oh, there is some purple paint also--

But some things I don't have 'before' pictures for so you will just have to use your imagination.

Hope you have a wonderful, glorious weekend.

Love,
Dianne

An Update

My heart has not been in blogging lately so I thought I would share with you part of the reasons why. I just haven't been able to write about it but will share with you what my son, Michael,  shared on Facebook today.

FYI--their Elite Family is a group of people whose daughters play basketball for Team Elite.

For those of you who haven't heard, my wife Traci was diagnosed with breast cancer in early March. 

She is undergoing 20 weeks of chemo followed by surgery sometime around the end of September. The outpouring of love by our friends and family has been astounding. 

Yesterday we came home from a night away in Heber Springs to our yard being cleaned up by a bunch of friends from our Elite family. 

This is one of the most humbling experiences of my life. To think about the time and effort these people put in to try to help my family out and make our life easier right now is amazing. 

I can not express to everyone just how encouraged I have been by your phone calls, texts, meals, gifts, prayers & love. 

The picture is of our front flower bed and the pink flowers planted in the shape of a ribbon, symbolizing the fight against cancer. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!! Coach Hogue

--So sorry--could not get this picture to rotate.

 


One of the other reasons why concerns some health problems I am having.

I've always had some form of back trouble but about a month ago I got really down with severe pain in my hips.

My GP took some x-rays and they were not good.

Scoliosis--

Severe arthritis up and down my spine--

A bone several inches long protruding from my lower spine--we don't know if this has always been there--a genetic defect--and is just now giving me problems--which  probably is the case since my brother just had surgery for this same condition 3 months ago--or if it is something new.

My faith is in tact.  I trust God with myself and my family.

My daughter-in-law's faith is strong and she trusts God with her whole heart.  She has been a mighty witness and testimony through the last few weeks.

Jesus said, "My peace I leave with you."  And that is what He is giving us.  He is always good and we know He will supply all of our needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:19

I just needed some time--I hope you understand.

We covet your prayers and thank you in advance.

Much love,
Dianne

Rendezvous Revisited

While I am on break I thought I would share a few of my favorite posts from the past.  Hope you enjoy.  

H
ave you comprehended the vast expanses of the earth?
Tell me, if you know all this. Job 38:18

Love and faithfulness meet together;
righteousness and peace kiss each other.
Faithfulness springs forth from the earth,
and righteousness looks down from heaven.
The LORD will indeed give what is good,
and our land will yield its harvest.
Righteousness goes before him
and prepares the way for his steps. Psalm 85:10-13

Taking time to behold Him and His vastness-- Don't feel guilty today when you look out a window or walk out your front or back door, look toward the horizon and behold the rendezvous of sky and earth--after all, it is not done in secret--the sweet kiss there for all to see locks the fullness of God into an eternal embrace with all of man.  Oh, that we would fall in love with Him again today.

Hope your week is filled with the vast expanses of His unsearchable love.

pictures my DIL, Traci, took in Maine a few years ago--

Extended Break

Hey there dear friends. After six years of blogging, I am feeling the need for an extended break at the present time.

I may pop in once or twice a week or may not be around for a month or so.

Our family is facing some challenges that I will fill you in on when I return but for now just say a prayer for us whenever we cross your mind.

I love you all and hopefully will talk to you soon.

All truly is grace,
Dianne