From hopeless to hope.
From hurting to healing.
From surviving to living.
From crying to laughing.
That is my story. It wasn't easy.
The road of healing is the hardest one to choose. Sometimes it seems easier to bury or hide. But healing and recovery are possible. With God all things are possible! But it doesn't mean God does for us. It is my experience that I had to choose and work hard myself, with God on my side. God doesn't fix for me, He fixes through me. It is a painful process worth living.
The story continues.
The chapter may be closed.
The book however isn't.
I have reached the wonderful chapter of marriage.
2012 was my year. I love sharing life now and never want to forget what God has given me and done for me. Redemption is a word that was said most on our wedding day. We each have suffered much and God deserves all praise for having been faithful and leading in times of trouble. He overcame and His redemptive power is amazing and I want to witness to that. We do not live for ourselves but for Him.
Like I said, the story continues.
With it's ups and downs. Embracing that journey is what makes life life. It's not important where I go, it's how I go.
For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem's sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord bestow. You will be a crown of splendor in the Lord's hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God. No longer will they call you Deserted, or name your land Desolate. But you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the Lord will take delight in you, and your land will be married. As a young man marries a young woman, so will your Builder marry you; as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you.
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Good morning… I wonder how many more times I get to sit here on our porch. The mornings are getting chilly and there’s only so many sweaters I can put on. But it is good to be back!
Last week I had a Dutch crew over for a TV program I have been working on for almost a year. As expected it was a very full week with long days. I missed my mornings with God on the porch. But God was very present and the week could not have been more successful. Of course I loved being in Amish country with my friends, which is where all this is supposed to take place.
Mornings on the porch are going to be absent for another week since Tim and I are taking dad to his home town, Madison Wisconsin. For a while dad has expressed his desire to go back and see the farm he grew up on, his brother and other family members. His health is not the best and this is the time to do it. He asked us to take him and mom. The travelers we are, we didn’t have to think long on this. Besides, dad has added a stop along the way, a stop he is making for me. We are going to visit Holland Michigan. I have always wanted to go there and here’s my change. I can’t wait.
Today I am trying to take it easy and rest a bit. I am truly tired from last week’s hours and I have little writing inspiration. So I’ll leave you with some photos from Amish country…
(These photos are taken and posted with permission)
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Yes, we are excited about going back to Wisconsin to see family and places of days gone by. It will be a fast trip so we have to make every minute count. Our suitcase is packed and mostly our carry ons. Must remember to leave room to bring back some wonderful Wisconsin cheese and curds! So get ready,Maddy, for some exciting days ahead! Love to you and Tim,–MOM
Maddy, I hope this gets to you. I’ve been trying to reach you! Love to hear all that you’re doing and all the great work you’re involved with. I think it’s amazing how you reach and touch so many with your heart and your spirit, always…Back in August, I mailed you a birthday card and a check to AMOVEO group which still hasn’t been cashed. Did you receive either of these? Thinking of you!
Robin
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh, Hope~! Your blog. I absolutely love it!! Thanks so much for coming to mine today. I love yours–want to start reading it. So much Hope/hope here. 🙂 xoxoxox