Living On The Edge

Twenty-three years ago on this day, I stood before God with my husband, Michael, and entered into the covenant of marriage. There was no way I could fully understand the meaning of the vows we made that day.  But there was one thing I knew for certain. The one I promised to honor and love until death - he was created for me.

Throughout my childhood, my grandmother talked about her prayers for my future husband. She often told me that she was praying for the man I would marry. She would tell me she had been praying regularly for my husband since I was an infant. Because of her words, I possessed a unique confidence -  I believed there was a special man somewhere in the world waiting to reveal his love for me.

Twelve days after my eighteenth birthday, my prince arrived at last! Within six weeks, I knew he was the man I would marry. I wrote about it in my journal, in my own special code. To boldly write the words, seemed scary - after all, I was only eighteen. What would everyone say if they discovered my secret? So I kept my secret in my heart until four weeks later, when I received the surprise of my life.

Ten weeks after we met, Michael whisked me away to the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. He planned a day of hiking for us, and led me to a breathtaking waterfall called Helton Creek Falls. While I was sitting on a tree limb in front of the waterfall, Michael got down on his knee and presented me with a magnificent diamond ring. In his knightly way, he asked, “Will you marry me?” Even though I had known in my heart - Michael was the one for me, the question caught me off guard. The word “marriage” had never come out of either of our mouths. It had only been seven days since Michael had first told me he loved me. I didn’t know that he had been having the same intuitive thoughts I had about our destiny together. He knew if he waited much longer the element of surprise would be lost. His plan worked. I was taken by complete surprise!  The word, “Yes!” popped out of my mouth quicker than my mind could fully comprehend what was happening. I was overjoyed, utterly amused by the thought of being his bride. It was a dream come true – one I had replayed over and over in my head while pretending to be a princess when I was a young girl. Today, it evokes emotions in me, remembering the beauty of the summer we first fell in love. It was everything screenplay writers and poets write about. It was magical. If I had not been so young, I believe we would have married the summer we met.

We got married nineteen months later on April 27, 1985. The wedding was a beautiful picture of Christ and His bride. We were two young Christians, passionately in love, making a pledge to walk in oneness. Some of the memories are crystal clear to me, others are not as clear. I have a 27 page "Memory Book" I wrote about our wedding and honeymoon that helps to fill in the gaps. There is one detail I'll always remember: The Spirit of God was so powerful that day. While we were taking communion, I wept as I sensed the Holy Spirit reigning over us. It was truly a union ordained by God. In my memory book, I expressed my joy about something many of our wedding guests said: Our wedding was the most meaningful ceremony they had ever attended. I believe our guests were sensing the powerful presence of our Lord that day.

After celebrating with our family and friends, we made our departure for our much awaited honeymoon. The next day, we arrived in Florida and drove into the hotel valet area. We were approached by an enthusiastic young man who introduced himself as “Derek.” The “Just Married” decorations on our car had captured his attention. In my memory book, I wrote about Derek. We discovered he was a Christian, and he worked for the hotel. He helped us carry our luggage in – then prayed the sweetest prayer with us about our new marriage. We never saw Derek around the hotel again, except for one other time. He came to our room and brought a card. Inside the card he wrote what I believe was a message from God. It was  as though the young man knew we would need the encouraging words for the road ahead of us. He filled the card with words of blessings, ending with these words: “May you both be willing to forgive each other when difficulties arise even as Christ Jesus forgives you. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger, but always seek restitution promptly. May your marriage be built on the rock of Jesus who ensures stability in trying times.” At the top of the card, he drew a picture of us standing on a rock. Next to it were the words, “The Rock of Jesus.” Many times I have wondered: “Was this young man an angel in disguise?”

This card has remained sacred to me since that day in 1985. I have kept it in a place of honor with our marriage certificate. When we were fighting the storms that threatened our marriage, and all I could see was darkness around me - the Lord reminded me of the words of wisdom written in that card. When I felt like giving up, I held onto those words, and trusted the Lord to carry us through. Today, the sunshine is shining brightly on our marriage. My heart is rejoicing! We made it! We made it through the storms. I am confident we will make it through the rain or wind that may come our way... as long as we are standing firmly On the Rock.

Matthew 7:24-25

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against the house; yet it did not fall, because it had it's foundation on the rock. NIV

Lord, thank you for the gift of marriage. Thank you for creating a man just for me. Help me to love and honor him all the days of my life. Let our lives together be a living example of Your love for the Church. Amen.

Amy

Article written for Intercessory Prayer Network SE:

When I was twenty years old, I wrote a prayer to God, expressing my desire to learn to depend on Him like an infant with her mother. If I had known what was in store for me, I don't know that I would have been brave enough to pray those words.

At that time in my life I didn't really know what it meant to be dependent on God. There was no reason to depend on Him. I was a young newlywed working for a Fortune 500 company, sailing through life. To top things off, I was head over heels in love with the man I had dreamed of as a little girl. I was "Cinderella" and my "Prince Charming" had swept me off my feet. I thought we would live happily ever after.

For a season, the sunshine remained, but then the rain came, and eventually turned into violent thunderstorms. My marriage was failing, the job I sought fulfillment from had ended and I felt hopeless. Everything that made me feel safe and protected had been destroyed. I hit rock bottom. A 1997 journal entry reveals my desperation. You can hear the pain in my words: "God, do you hate me?" I clearly remember wanting my life to be over. In my desperation, God picked me up, put the pieces of my heart back together, and healed my marriage.

Shortly after God began restoring my marriage, I woke up from a deep sleep with these words stuck in my head: "Wherever you go, I will go." Later I shared the words with my mother, hoping she would have some insight. She told me that these words were from a scripture in the book of Ruth. Through tears, my mother read the words from Ruth 1:16, "Ruth said: 'Entreat me not to leave you, or turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God, my God.' "  It touched my heart, but I still wasn't sure what the relevance of this verse was for my life. Several hours later, the Spirit of God came over me, suddenly - I remembered something I had forgotten. My husband and I had a verse engraved on our wedding bands before we were married. I couldn't get the ring off of my finger fast enough to see what scripture was inscribed on it.  My heart fluttered when I saw that it was Ruth 1:16. As I sat there weeping, I knew God had known all along that we would make it through the severe storms we had faced in our marriage.

Is there something you are relentlessly praying about, and desperately seeking God for?

* Don't give up praying (Luke 18: 1-8).

* Remain steadfast and don't lose heart (Hebrew 12:3).

* Keep a heart of gratitude (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

God hears our desperate cries and makes all things beautiful in His time (Ecclesiastes 3:11). Twenty-two years after praying for an infant-like dependence on God, I believe I have learned what it means to be fully dependent on Him. My life is a beautiful story unfolding - a journey of growing, learning, and desperately seeking God.

 Amy

It’s very interesting to see how the seasons of the year (winter, spring, summer and fall) parallel with the seasons of my life. I remember one summer during a difficult season of my life, praying desperately for God’s intervention. There were intense circumstances surrounding me, driving me to the throne of God. I spent more time alone with God that summer than any other time in my life. He whispered to my heart, assuring me that He would answer the cries of my heart in His time.

The heat and humidity of summer were smoldering and oppressive just like the circumstances in my life. The Lord drew me close to His heart and showed me His love in a powerful way (Song of Solomon 1:4). The very day that my circumstances began to change, the air changed from the warm, oppressive humidity to the cool, crisp fall air. It was God’s symbol to show me that He had me in the palm of His hand (Isaiah 49:16).

Today, I was sitting outside watching the cherry blossom petals fall, breathing in the sweet smells of spring. The Lord spoke to my heart saying: Spring is here, the dead of winter has come to an end.  As the flowers are blossoming and the trees are growing new leaves, He is breathing new life into my soul. I thanked Him for His love, His grace, and for never leaving me through all the seasons of life.

 
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

1 - “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven”:

2 - “A time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,”

3 – “A time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build,”

4 – “A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,”

5 – “A time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain,”

6 – “A time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away,”

7 – “A time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,”

8 – “A time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.”

 
Lord, help me to live contentedly in the season you have me in. Help me not to look back and not to look ahead – to live fully in the present. Amen.

Amy

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Every little girl and little boy has dreams in their hearts. God places those dreams there for a purpose. He knows that their dreams will someday be the fuel that pushes them into their destiny. When I was a child, my heart was filled with dreams. I was such a day-dreamer that my second grade teacher actually requested for me to have my hearing checked.

My imagination was limitless. I would spend hours pretending and dreaming elaborate plans for my life. The dream that is most prominent in my mind is my dream of dancing. I have vivid memories of myself dancing and choreographing routines that I hoped one day to perform. But somewhere along the way my dreams were stolen, snatched away from me and replaced with doubt. Through the disappointments of life, my heart became disillusioned and I stopped dreaming. Then I entered adulthood like a dead man walking, blindly feeling my way through life.

It wasn’t until I was 38 years old that I realized there were dreams hiding deep within my soul. It was during a church service when a dream from childhood was slightly awakened. A Bishop within my church laid hands on me and began speaking of what he saw. He spoke of how he saw my calling to dance and the vision of me teaching little girls to dance. His words ignited a spark that was so buried within me that I didn’t even know it was there. This message from God needed to incubate for a period in order for the dream to be fully awakened and released in my life. Several years later, the prophetic words proclaimed over my destiny to “Dance” came to fruition. After decades of lying dormant, my passion for dance was fully revived. God opened a door for me to live out my dream and I began teaching little girls to dance.

The day I started dreaming again was the day my heart came alive. My new ability to dream enabled me to wake up each day with extravagant expectation from God, fully living and hoping. Honestly, my dreams are what keep me going, pushing me forward, and believing that there’s more than the “Here and Now.” Since I’ve tasted a dream fulfilled, I can’t imagine life without hoping for more. Do you believe there are dreams buried within your heart that need to be awakened? Pray today that God will reveal your dreams to you. There are ways we can dig for the treasures God has placed in our hearts:

1. Set aside time to be quiet and search your heart for unfulfilled dreams.

2. Start a “Dream Journal” to record your deepest desires and passions.

3. Form a network of positive people who will listen, encourage, and support you in your dreams.

Renewing the ability to dream ignites passion in our hearts, allowing us to have clarity and purpose as intercessors. Where there are no dreams, there is no life. Proverbs 13:12 says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” Let your heart come alive…ask God to uncover your Buried Dreams!      

Amy

Earlier this week, I saw a clip on television about orphans in Africa. As I sat there watching a story about two orphan girls in Ethiopia, my eyes glistened with tears and my heart shifted from heaviness to lightness. I needed something to jolt my mind into focusing on God’s vision for my life. For as long as I can remember, I have had a heart for Africa. I know I am called to minister to the hurting people, particularly the orphans that are suffering excruciating circumstances. This is the vision God has given me for my life. It is what He created me for.

This past month has been a challenge and a huge adjustment for me. I'm learning to balance working longer hours outside the home during my husband's unemployment. I am a home-maker and a home-schooling mom at heart.  I am not cut out to be a career woman. I love being at home with my family. It’s my passion. So I am being stretched to the max, like a kid pulling a rubber band as far as it can be stretched without snapping. Yet in my heart I know the Lord has me right where He wants me. God led me to my jobs and I see Him in the midst of all I’m doing. I am working in the “Hospitality Industry” mostly on weekends and working a few hours during the week teaching dance to children. Every detail about the situation has been perfectly orchestrated by God. Even though I am working more than ever, (since becoming a mom) my jobs are allowing me to keep my family as first priority and to continue home-schooling my children.

I know why God is stretching me and why He has been testing me greatly during recent years. It’s so much greater than anything I can imagine. Bottom line, God is preparing me for what He created me for. How will He use me in Africa if I don't learn to trust Him here in America? Life is a bed of roses here in the USA compared to what’s going on in Ethiopia. I’m so thankful that God has given me a glimpse of what it’s like to struggle. My heart aches when I see clips of the people in countries such as Uganda and Ethiopia.

As I’m writing this, the emotions are stirring in me and the tears are starting to flow. God has given me the spiritual eyes to see the good plans He has for my life. Every trial that He allows in my life has a purpose. Not one struggle has been in vain. As I face each new struggle, He continually reminds me that I need to live each day Driven by Vision.

Proverbs 29:18 – “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he." KJV

Numbers 12:6 – “When a prophet of the Lord is among you, I reveal myself to him in visions, I speak to him in dreams.” NIV

Lord, help me to keep my eyes on Your vision for my life.

Your beloved daughter,

Amy

If there were a magic solution to life’s problems and I could be delivered from all hardship, I would choose to hold onto the problems. As I look back over my life, there are countless blessings that have come to me as a direct result of the difficulties in my life. Would I really want to give up all of life’s blessings to bypass the hardships? I don’t think so. I would choose the hard road any day.

My life has had a huge share of disappointments, hurt, heartbreak and undesirable circumstances. But it has been while walking through the hard places that I have found TRUE happiness. I have heard the statement, “When people experience hardship, they either get bitter or they get better.” I chose the latter – I have gotten better through adversity. It was when I began embracing the hardships that my heart began getting better. I let go of self-pity and began seeking to know God better. As my heart turned toward God and “Prayer,” my life began changing. My circumstances didn’t change. In many ways the circumstances worsened.

No one would desire my circumstances. My husband is currently unemployed. I am working for three different companies trying to make ends meet. Our cars are very old, our 22 year old house is falling apart in many ways. We have very little, materially. Yet I can honestly say that I am the happiest I have ever been in my life. My heart is at rest and I love this life with a passion! I have found pure GOLD in my relationship with God, my Creator – the One who gives me breath. He lifts me up in ways that nothing else can.

Today, I was sitting at my dining room table with a list of bills, wondering how we are going to squeak by this month. I spent thirty minutes talking to a representative with my mortgage company about payment options during my husband’s unemployment. After this conversation, I began jotting down some ideas. I realized how close we are to staying afloat. I had the thought, “If we could get some help with our groceries, we’ll be able to pay the remaining balance of this month’s mortgage payment.” Simultaneously, as I was having this thought, the doorbell rang. I answered the door and it was my daughter’s friend, Emily and her mother, Kimberly. They were standing there with a beautiful bouquet of rainbow-colored flowers and a shopping bag full of food. With a huge smile on her face, Kimberly said, “The ‘Rainbow Buddies’ are here!” Instantly, I felt the tears welling up in my eyes, and like many times before, I was in awe of God’s perfect timing. This sweet woman that I barely know had brought exactly what I needed at precisely the moment I needed it. What an amazing symbol of God’s love this was for me! My heart was rejoicing over this miracle from God.

It is easy to fall into the trap of believing that God allows hardship in our lives to punish us. I have discovered that it is really quite the opposite. God allows pain and sorrow in the lives of His children so that He will have the opportunity to shower us with His love and bring glory to His name. Through adversity, we get to experience God’s love in the most miraculous ways. This reminds me of what God did for Noah thousands of years ago. Up until the flood waters receded, Noah must have really questioned God. But when the water receded and the rainbow appeared, I can only imagine how Noah’s heart was rejoicing over the miracle he saw God perform. He saw that God is real, He is love, and He keeps His promises.

I haven’t experienced the huge miracle that Noah did. But I have seen the REALNESS of God. I feel His love encompassing my heart. I am rejoicing over the way He comforts me, the way He encourages me, and the way He showers me with His love by sending Rainbow Flowers and Small Miracles!

Genesis 9:13 - "I have set a rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth."

Genesis 9:16 - " Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds , I will remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on earth."

 
Lord, You amaze me!

Amy

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Living on the Edge

Over the years, I’ve read about those people known as adrenaline junkies who thrive on the high they get from living on the edge. Well, I haven’t bungee jumped off a cliff. But you could call me an adrenaline junkie for sure!

My journey on the adventuresome road with God began several years ago when my husband, Michael, and I were in the midst of an extreme test. Michael’s graphic design business was drying up, putting us in great need. During this season of testing, my heart was filled with questions: Would God lead us to the jobs we need? Would He rescue us in time? I woke up early one morning and prayed a final plea for God’s intervention. I was longing to know that our needs were going to be met. This day our need was for groceries. As I prayed, I heard God in my heart, asking me, “Do you trust me?” My response was, “Yes, I do.”

Within hours of my prayer that morning, God’s rescue mission was underway. It started with an unexpected call from my friend, Lisa. We hadn’t been in touch for months. It was God’s providence for her to call.  I shared about our circumstances, which led to an invitation to her home. I accepted the invitation to visit her later in the day.    

When I arrived at Lisa’s home, I was surprised to be greeted by a group of my friends. The floodgates opened to my soul and the tears came pouring out. At this moment I knew this was God’s answer to my call. Each friend prayed for me. Then they led me to the surprise that was awaiting me. It was surreal when I walked into a room filled with groceries – enough to fill 36 bags. It was more than my heart could take in at once. It was truly an "Extreme Grocery Makeover!"

God made a statement that day. He wants all of us, as His children, to believe that He is able to do abundantly more than we could ever hope for or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). He used a group of ladies to pull together an incredible act of God. That one act changed my heart for all eternity. The words of James were inscribed onto my heart through this experience. James 1:2-3 says, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." My perspective suddenly changed. I considered it pure joy.

God allows circumstances in our lives that require us to have complete trust in Him. He wants for us to wait on Him, so that our faith can grow. Are you ever tempted to jump ahead of God when the Holy Spirit is prompting you to "Wait?" During difficult seasons there are steps we can take to draw closer to God's heart and experience His perfect peace while we wait:

1. Pray daily with your spouse, or singles pray with prayer partners.

2. Seek counsel for guidance from those in authority over you.

3. Fast for clarity to hear God's voice.

Each time I wait on the Lord and seek Him wholeheartedly--He takes me to the edge. It's ALWAYS worth the wait to see God reveal His power in the most supernatural ways. In 2008, be daring and experience the high of living on the edge!

Amy

When my daughter was about 3 years old, my husband, Michael, created a special treasure hunt for us on Valentine's Day. He hid small candies throughout our home for us to search for. This treasure hunt became a tradition and has become a Valentine's Day highlight every year.

The hidden candies are fairly easy to find at first, but it gets harder and harder to find them after the most visible ones are found. Michael hides some of the candies in such concealed places that we never find all of them on Valentine's Day. Part of the joy of the hunt is that we continue to find the candies unexpectedly during the days and months ahead.

Tonight, I realized that our anticipated Valentine treasure hunt is very much like life. When things are going smoothly in life, it is easy to see and enjoy the treasures. But during the difficult seasons, it can be a tedious thing to find and focus on the treasures. They have to be tirelessly sought after because they are hidden. But it is the hidden treasures that are truly the most valuable. Without the storms, I don't believe I would have ever discovered the priceless treasures of life.

In January of 2006, Michael's graphic design business was suffering and coming to an end. This gave our family the opportunity to look for treasures in the midst of adversity. On Valentine's  Day that year, we had very little money and we knew we couldn't buy gifts and cards like we had done in previous years. We decided to make hand-made cards for each other instead of giving presents and store bought cards. These cards were so special. I knew we would look forward to designing our hand-made cards every year.

While sitting at our table for dinner tonight, I opened my cards from my family. Each year the cards are more meaningful to me. They are irreplaceable, something that money can't buy. My husband's card had a huge heart on it, symbolic of the love that has grown in our marriage. My daughter's card was filled with pictures and words that symbolize all that God has done in my heart. My son's card had "Prophetic Words" that sum up my life: "Remember a Rainbow comes after a storm. This is How you reach your Heart's goal." On the front of the card was a colored picture of a rainbow, a storm, and a heart in the middle with a sword stuck in it. As I embraced the words and the love expressed through each of these cards, tears flooded my eyes. And I thanked God for the storms He allows in my life and the blessing of "Valentine Treasures."

Matthew 13:44- "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field..." NIV

I Timothy 6:6-7, - " But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it." NIV

I Timothy 6: 17- "Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy." NAS

I Timothy 6:19- "In this way they will lay up TREASURE for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is TRULY life." NIV

May you find life's richest treasures.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Amy

One thing I want to be in this life- is somebody's hero. I am so rich because of the heroes that have touched my life. When I think of a hero, I don't immediately think of a person running into a burning building to save someone's life. There is a more significant meaning that stands out in my mind. Webster's dictionary defines "Hero" as, "A man admired and emulated for his achievements and qualities." Lately, I've been reflecting on all the many heroes of my life.

When I think of heroes on this earth, my husband is the first one that comes to my mind. My husband is my hero, not because he has been the president or CEO of a big corporation, or that he has completed an "Ironman" race, or that he has accomplished some great feat. He is my hero because he keeps fighting despite the adversity that comes his way. He is my hero because he lives his life with integrity and works hard for our family. He's the one who knows the secrets of my soul. He shares my dreams, holds my hand, and cares for me when I'm sick. He's my hero, my best friend, my soul mate, and the one who holds my heart in his hand. 

My daughter is my hero because she is kind, caring, forgiving, funny, and strives to know God's heart better. My son is my hero because he is loving, caring, witty, generous, and vivacious- with a heart to fight for God's kingdom. My mom is my hero because she taught me by example what it means to love unconditionally and what it means to love God. My dad is my hero because he showed me by example what it means to truly allow Christ to transform my life. My grandmother is my hero because she instilled in my heart a passion for Christ and a love for life! My grandfather is my hero because he showed me what a "Real Man" is- what every man should strive to be. My friends are my heroes because they patiently walk with me through life, listening to my heart- sharing my tears of sadness and celebrating my joys and triumphs.

Today, I thank God for all "The Heroes of my Life" and above all for my Greatest Hero- Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior!

John 15:13 - " Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends."

Thank you, my heroes!

Amy

Eighteen years ago on this day, my daughter, Christa, was born. It is so hard to believe that her childhood is coming to an end and she is emerging into womanhood.

Today as I celebrate her birth and life, my mind is flooded with memories. I can vividly remember the day she was born. I especially remember the day I brought her home to begin my new life as a mother. I was so overwhelmed with emotion and the awesome responsibility that lay ahead of me. I began to pray for God's help. The memory of  me weeping and praying will be forever etched in my mind. I prayed... Dear Lord, You have given me this child. I know I cannot do this alone. So today I am giving her back to You. She is Yours. I am trusting You with her life. Amen.

I could have never dreamed or imagined that day I prayed- what an amazing young woman that Christa would grow into. She is a gift from God. There is no other like her. I have never known another 18 year old with as pure a heart as she has. The only one I can imagine her being like is Mary, the mother of Jesus. There is such an innocence and trust about Christa that reminds me of Mary. Surely, God has big plans for her life!

This evening, just before dusk, I was making the icing for Christa's birthday cake. I looked out the window and saw the most beautiful, big snowflakes I have seen in years. It was magical. The snow was falling so delicately and quickly making a beautiful white blanket over our yard. This scene was drawing my attention and making it hard to stay focused on the cake.

There was a sweet spirit in the room and tears began to flow from my eyes. I suddenly could see that the snowflakes were a magnificent picture of Christa's life during the past 18 years. As I watched the snowflakes fall, I could see how they were symbolic of all the countless blessings that Christa has brought into my life. There were probably billions of snowflakes. Each one represented to me an individual gift that has come as a result of Christa's life. Then I focused on the white blanket of snow accumulating on the ground. This was so obviously a symbol of Christa's heart and her purity.

I was overcome with joy for this beautiful picture! I walked outside and my neighbor hollered from across the street- " The snow is for Christa's birthday!" I knew this was a confirmation that God had sent Snowflakes From Heaven as a gift in honor of my daughter's 18th birthday. From now on, every time it snows - I will think of Christa and thank God for her life!

 
Psalm 127 :3- " Children are a GIFT from God, they are his reward."

 Happy 18th Birthday Christa!

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