We Have Great Peace

Great peace have those who love your law. — Psalm 119:165

Sunday our former pastor, Paul Pulliam, went to be with the Lord.

He was surrounded by family, but it was hard for us to see him go.

He was a friend of our family and a strong Christian presence in Kirk and my lives.

Our pastor Jerry included a beautiful tribute to Paul in his sermon today.

Kirk and I both served on our church session with Paul.

He will be missed, but we are grateful that he is now at peace with our Lord.

We pray for comfort for his family, especially for his wife, Ruth.

True Friends

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. — Proverbs 17:17

More flowers from our friend Lori.

These were in memory of Kirk's dad, Gary.

Our home smells like a florist shop once more.

And our table is filled with cards from well wishers and prayer warriors. 

Friend are offering to bring us meals or just meet for dinner.

I continue to be able to taste food, which is wonderful!

We are blessed with loving friends who surround us with love.

Roses from a Friend

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. — James 1:2-5

Roses from Mary's garden and chocolate flan

Saturday evening our friend Mary brought us chicken tortilla soup, appetizers, jicama salad, chocolate flan, and these beautiful roses from her garden.

Our home smells like lilacs and roses! What could be better.

We consider it joy, even though going through trials, because we know that God give generously to us. In His mercy, He cares for us even when we don't deserve it. Especially when we don't deserve it. Actually, we never deserve it.

Nonetheless, God gives generously. And we are thankful.