My FALL ReCap
{One of the six that came to wish me}
October 9th, 2024
was published on Meeting in the Meadow
which certainly seems like the perfect way to begin a new decade of life
and be thankful for the life and purpose God gave me years ago
that allows me
FREEDOM
to live the rest of my life
better
| "Trust (ing) Him fully, follow (ing) Him completely, (to) please Him whole-heartedly and never look back." - Roy Lessin |
FREEDOM is a prominent theme throughout the world at this time, but particularly in the nation that has been given so many "freedoms" (the one in which I have the privilege to have been born and raised in) and my own father fought in WW II to preserve our freedom (and in fact, he was a POW). I treasure & give thanks for the many people who have given their lives to defend our country as I watch other nations in the world fight for their freedom; and people (especially women) that are losing so many of their freedoms. This world is in "desperate" need of Jesus, as Savior, and for their Rescuer and Deliverer. Even many who already claim to be Christian.
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Today is also World Mental Health Day. Many are desperate also to have FREEDOM in this area of their lives. We need God's healing touch in so many areas of our lives, yet mental health is one that definitely affects more families than we realize. All of us need to guard our mental health at different times, in different seasons, and in different ways - for ourselves & our families. This is a FREEDOM most of us take for granted until or unless something happens that causes us to pause and know that we need to take care of our minds and our mental health (emotional health too) along with our physical health and spiritual health.
FREEDOM is such a powerful word!
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"Freedom"
is also a popular song at this time
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There are 194 verses that contain the word
FREEDOM
according to one source in various versions
Bible Hub shows 45 occurrences only
"...but where the spirit of the Lord is,
there is FREEDOM"
When I began this blog post, I had something else in mind ... but then the day's interruptions happened and I lost my FREEDOM of my day and the FREEDOM to continue writing yet I really wanted to share how beautiful I found October 9th and the opportunity I was given to enjoy a day of FREEDOM (mostly) from my day to day responsibilities (a special "gift" from the other caregiver) ...
So I began my day with God; and then I opened cards & "gifts" from a dear sweet friend that never forgets me on this day; & a few texts & an invite from my sister to go out to lunch (which wasn't possible) and a chat with my daughter and wishes from her children ... and a few belated ones today. Since I don't do social media, other than here, sometimes I miss out, but it's ok. Even one of my cousins, who moved further north & so I have not seen her, sent me a message wishing me well. Also received cards from the caregiver above, our fur baby, and one from Sam (purchased by his caregiver, 'cuz Sam doesn't do cards ever) and a special friend of his.
After the beginning of the day, I took many "fall photos" and spent glorious times outside with God & my deer family delighted me in the early evening with their precious greeting.
But in my in between moments, I read from 3 books on "aging" ... "Aging Well" by June Hunt; "Beauty of Aging: Growing Older with Grace, Gratitude and Grit" by Karen O'Connor and "Healing Your Grief about Aging ..." (Growing Older with Confidence, Meaning and Grace" {so there's a correlation for you ... with this blog post ... and the mental health issue (inserted) (lol)}
Perhaps I need prayer for my adjustments into this new decade of life; my insecurities, fears, and health issues yet I really am "trusting God" more fully (the Marina Bromley image for Roy Lessin's "Meeting in the Meadow") and although I did not meet with God in a meadow, I did in our beautiful 7 acres of woods & pines and with some time gazing out onto Lake Louise with sheer delight that God meets us wherever we are - even in our daily caregiving; job; family responsibilities & chores; meals; all aspects of our daily living, if we just invite Him in and acknowledge His Presence with us - wherever we are; even when we might be the one needing care and service: bed-ridden or hospice or home care; or just not doing well & need a helping hand to make it through the day. We all are aging, from the minute we are born and each day in our life, is one more day closer to our death, but for those of us who know Jesus & have accepted His gift of salvation, we are one day closer to an eternal life with Him. I pray you and your loved ones & friends know Jesus! Please keep mine in your prayers! Thank you.
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I looked at quotes and chose this one, in closing:
(of course, Bible Verses are best)
"True FREEDOM is achieved through death"
~Steven Magee
{some don't agree}
but this one
"The price of FREEDOM is death"
~Malcolm X
which definitely is true (IMO)
because Jesus Christ
paid the price of death
so that
we can have our
FREEDOM
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Hope you are able to find true
FREEDOM
in Christ
and on any "fall" day
may you enjoy
the warm
Autumn Sonshine
of knowing this
FREEDOM
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[began this in the morning & finally finished just in time for my 6pm normal publishing]
on the day after the 9th
10-10
2024
[John 10:10 was the Verse of the day, but there is FREEDOM in this, too]
Yesterday, I searched each book of the Bible for 10:9 verses!
Try it sometime for your birthday date (not the year) LOL
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I have some AUTUMN photos that I took
but was unable to upload here
{I was able to add 3 here & my next blog post}
except for my sweet little deer friend,
but no beautiful fall colors in that one.
