We have a journal that our friend Barb gave us a million years ago... okay August 1st, but seems like a million years.
Anyway, we've been writing Dad little notes along the way. Some of you reading this may have even written in it when you stopped by for a visit.
Last Saturday, TL wrote something that I've been given permission to use a bit of here. It really says a lot about how God has used Dad, even in the past 3 months, to make an impact on the people he comes in contact with.
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Sat 10/7/06
I've been thinking about your motto lately - "The best is yet to be". It's always been used in everyday life. You give it to me through all my tough times as a way to say 'We'll make it through'.
What I've realized though, is that's not what it's about really. It's not about what's on the other side of this hurdle or that one while on this life on Earth. It's about what we have to look forward to in Heaven (yeah, I know - duh!?!)
It may have taken me a while but I can fully appreciate it now, Dad.
Thanks! I love you with everything I have!
Love,
TL
Remember... "The Best IS Yet to Be!"
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Dad used that phrase a lot. I can also find solace in the true meaning tucked inside. Thanks Tricia Lynn for helping me realize that too!
Are you 100% sure that the best is yet to be in your life?
If not... talk to your pastor, or e-mail us at PrayforBuddy@yahoo.com and we'll get you pointed in the right direction.
I know... Do you?
Johnny:)
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (The Message)
So we're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us. There's far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can't see now will last forever.
