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Finally Home!

Finally Home by Don Wyrtzen When alarmed by the fury of the restless sea, Towering waves before you roll, At the end of doubt and peril is eternity, Though fear and conflict seize your soul But just think of stepping on shore, and finding it heaven, Of touching a hand, and finding it God's, Of breathing new air, and finding it celestial, Of waking up in Glory, and finding it "Home."   When surrounded by the blackness of the darkest night, Oh how lonely death can be! At the end of this long tunnel is a shinning light, For death is swallowed-up in Victory! Just think of stepping on shore, and finding it heaven, Of touching a hand, and finding it God's, Of breathing new air, and finding it celestial, Of waking up in Glory, and finding it "Home Do you have a day in your mind that sticks with you as a day that has changed the course of your life forever?  January 26, 1997, was one of those days in my life that I've been recalling many times r...

Reminders

As I sat at the playground on this cold Spring day, I took the time to reflect on my blessings. My three children were playing happily together. It brought a smile to my face. These children are a dream come true. The past few weeks have been filled with memory joggers of how interesting, fun, and honestly at times frustrating life has been. Through it all I have had very special friends and my patient family to get me through it all. Some examples of those reminders of how family and friends have meant the world to me throughout my life. I've been able to expand the list of friends who I've found online that I've lost touch with. That's been a neat experience! I'm thankful for all my friends who in their own special way had an influence on my life. I've also been able to make new online friends who I may never meet in person, but we have become prayer warriors for each other. That has been very encouraging too. I also had great support on Facebook and other mes...