The past week has been a week of blessings.
Last Saturday, I went with Shelly, Diane & Brenda to the DOK of Upper SC. Fall Assembly at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Columbia. It was a wonderful day of bonding with fellow daughters.
Sunday was Holy Cross Day. It is really special at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Our bishop comes and we have the confirmations on that day and a picnic following the services.
I received a gift of art from my young friend Jonathan. That was enough to make the day blessed. The service was awesome and the picnic was wonderful.
I got home and loaded my camera card into my computer to review the day's pictures. Lo and behold, I found a picture that had, either the coolest light reflection ever or we had a special visitor that day. Many people believe it was an angel. The Spirit of God was certainly present that day.
Another blessing is I received the free artwork I won from the Green Dragon Empire - Labor Day Contest. I am such a fan of Linda Biggs' Art and to receive 2 prints, an art book and a greeting card brought me much joy.
Tuesday Evening, we had our monthly meeting for the St. Clare Chapter of the DOK. Our Diocese president, Anida Mims, came down to speak to us. Father Mike installed Shelly as our President and Rachel Michelle as the Directress over the Jr. DOK. The Jr. DOK put on a mini play on "The Power of Prayer". That really was a blessing. We saw a film about the DOK and Anida talked to us. Such a wonderful evening.
Thursday was pretty special too. It was my 20th wedding anniversary. I can't tell you how blessed having Ric in my life. His family became my family and I love them all so much! I miss my father-in-law Tom (Gramps) so very much!
When I left home 20 years ago to move to another state with my new husband, my mother cried because she would miss seeing me everyday, but she was so glad I had Richard in my life. She loved him so much.
The last time we saw her at the nursing home before she passed, Ric was holding her hand. She looked at him and said, "Take care of Cathy". Ric answered back "We'll take care of each other."
This just seemed like a good time to reflect on my blessings...not just the blessings of this past week, but overall. God blessed me with a wonderful Mother to guide me. Then, I left to go with a wonderful husband to walk side by side with.
I was blessed with a joyful, so full of sunshine best friend Patricia until cancer took her in 1996. She continues to bless me in my memories and what I learned from her.
I have been blessed with wonderful friends and mentors during different turns of life.
A very special blessing occurred in 2007 when we started attending Holy Cross. Ever since we moved into our little house a couple of blocks away, I would feel a pull when I passed by. Once, I went by for a flu shot and all the people I ran into was so nice. I saw the presence of the church locally with the Pumpkin Patch and the Medieval Fair. I liked how the church was active in the community.
Then one day, one of Ric's friends that he used to work with said "Come over and see our new grandbaby." So we went to visit Danny & Ann and met Christopher. We were sitting talking and Danny mentioned that they were going to Holy Cross and talked about how awesome it was. I was more intrigued.
Well, we had been church-less for quite a while and you do miss the community and support. After my Mom fell and went in the Nursing home, I was feeling overwhelmed. I needed someone to pray for me. I took off and I went to Holy Cross. I asked the secretary if there was anyone to pray for me. She introduced me to Father Mike. Later that evening, I said to Ric "I don't know what you are doing this Sunday, but I am going to church!"
He was willing to give it a try too. He grew up in an Episcopal church--Christ Church in downtown Greenville. Well, we went that Sunday and for both of us it was like going home.
My Mom was pleased that we had found a church family and I think that gave her peace of mind.
Family is the right word. I thank God for leading me there and all the blessings that came out of it.
All I can say is "Thanks Be to God!"
Edit: I totally forgot to mention that my nephew Robert is back home safe after his tour of duty. **smacks head**
The Holy Cross Visitor
Last Saturday, I went with Shelly, Diane & Brenda to the DOK of Upper SC. Fall Assembly at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Columbia. It was a wonderful day of bonding with fellow daughters.
Sunday was Holy Cross Day. It is really special at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Our bishop comes and we have the confirmations on that day and a picnic following the services.
I received a gift of art from my young friend Jonathan. That was enough to make the day blessed. The service was awesome and the picnic was wonderful.
I got home and loaded my camera card into my computer to review the day's pictures. Lo and behold, I found a picture that had, either the coolest light reflection ever or we had a special visitor that day. Many people believe it was an angel. The Spirit of God was certainly present that day.
Another blessing is I received the free artwork I won from the Green Dragon Empire - Labor Day Contest. I am such a fan of Linda Biggs' Art and to receive 2 prints, an art book and a greeting card brought me much joy.
Tuesday Evening, we had our monthly meeting for the St. Clare Chapter of the DOK. Our Diocese president, Anida Mims, came down to speak to us. Father Mike installed Shelly as our President and Rachel Michelle as the Directress over the Jr. DOK. The Jr. DOK put on a mini play on "The Power of Prayer". That really was a blessing. We saw a film about the DOK and Anida talked to us. Such a wonderful evening.
Thursday was pretty special too. It was my 20th wedding anniversary. I can't tell you how blessed having Ric in my life. His family became my family and I love them all so much! I miss my father-in-law Tom (Gramps) so very much!
When I left home 20 years ago to move to another state with my new husband, my mother cried because she would miss seeing me everyday, but she was so glad I had Richard in my life. She loved him so much.
The last time we saw her at the nursing home before she passed, Ric was holding her hand. She looked at him and said, "Take care of Cathy". Ric answered back "We'll take care of each other."
This just seemed like a good time to reflect on my blessings...not just the blessings of this past week, but overall. God blessed me with a wonderful Mother to guide me. Then, I left to go with a wonderful husband to walk side by side with.
I was blessed with a joyful, so full of sunshine best friend Patricia until cancer took her in 1996. She continues to bless me in my memories and what I learned from her.
I have been blessed with wonderful friends and mentors during different turns of life.
A very special blessing occurred in 2007 when we started attending Holy Cross. Ever since we moved into our little house a couple of blocks away, I would feel a pull when I passed by. Once, I went by for a flu shot and all the people I ran into was so nice. I saw the presence of the church locally with the Pumpkin Patch and the Medieval Fair. I liked how the church was active in the community.
Then one day, one of Ric's friends that he used to work with said "Come over and see our new grandbaby." So we went to visit Danny & Ann and met Christopher. We were sitting talking and Danny mentioned that they were going to Holy Cross and talked about how awesome it was. I was more intrigued.
Well, we had been church-less for quite a while and you do miss the community and support. After my Mom fell and went in the Nursing home, I was feeling overwhelmed. I needed someone to pray for me. I took off and I went to Holy Cross. I asked the secretary if there was anyone to pray for me. She introduced me to Father Mike. Later that evening, I said to Ric "I don't know what you are doing this Sunday, but I am going to church!"
He was willing to give it a try too. He grew up in an Episcopal church--Christ Church in downtown Greenville. Well, we went that Sunday and for both of us it was like going home.
My Mom was pleased that we had found a church family and I think that gave her peace of mind.
Family is the right word. I thank God for leading me there and all the blessings that came out of it.
All I can say is "Thanks Be to God!"
Edit: I totally forgot to mention that my nephew Robert is back home safe after his tour of duty. **smacks head**
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