tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456463023732009292024-03-14T02:07:49.627-07:00Flowers in His GardenCamillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.comBlogger929125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-86623788656283585212016-12-31T16:49:00.000-08:002016-12-31T17:24:27.988-08:00End of an Era<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The time has come. It's been percolating in my heart for <span style="font-family: inherit;">a<span style="font-family: inherit;">wh<span style="font-family: inherit;">ile.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blogging has been a blessing and an enriching experience<span style="font-family: inherit;"> over the past seven years.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When I <span style="font-family: inherit;">began<span style="font-family: inherit;">, I had no idea where it all would lead and <span style="font-family: inherit;">how it would end.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">But, in recent days, <span style="font-family: inherit;">I've been winding down. Finishing up.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's the end of an era.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This chapter of our lives has come to a close.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's a bittersweet thing. And, yet, it is good.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">All of life i<span style="font-family: inherit;">s good. W<span style="font-family: inherit;">hen we belong <span style="font-family: inherit;">to the Lord,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">there is nothing that happens to us that isn't.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ultimately, it's all about Him.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And, that </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">is what I hope to leave you all with.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A sense of His greatness and my smallness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">He is the One Who ought to be magnified.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">He alone is </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">worthy of all our praise.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Lord has<span style="font-family: inherit;"> been pressing on my heart the idea that this is</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">the end of the path for me in this blogging world.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> As each of us seek to live this life He has given </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">in a manner that brings glory to His Name,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">may we all be found foll<span style="font-family: inherit;">owing wherever He may l<span style="font-family: inherit;">ead.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accomplishing all that our hands find to do.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">By His grace and in His streng<span style="font-family: inherit;">th.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For His glory alone. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">At the end of all, all that matters is that you belong to</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">our precious Saviour. Look to Him and live.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Lord Jesus said, "All that the Father giveth me shall come to me;</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out." John 6:37</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With <span style="font-family: inherit;">Love,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Camille</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P.S. If at any time you wish to communicate with me, I'd love to hear from you!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">M</span>y email address</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> is </span><a href="mailto:flowersinhisgarden@gmail.com">flowersinhisgarden@gmail.com</a> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">May t<span style="font-family: inherit;">he Lord bless you abundantly<span style="font-family: inherit;"> in <span style="font-family: inherit;">all the days that lie ahead.</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And, may you be found to be in Him at the end of the path He has you on.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">**Image courtesy of Calvin ~ It's of Emma</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">on our recent trip to Northern California.</span></div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-80685926992691564172016-12-30T12:21:00.005-08:002020-12-10T07:46:41.518-08:00To Our Grandchildren...With Love<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You are not yet<span style="font-family: inherit;"> here. In fact, our children (your parents) </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">are still teenagers. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am thinking ahead to the day when you might read this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Perhaps you never will. But, if you do, these are some of the things</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I would want to say to you if I could.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First and foremost, the Lord Jesus Christ is everything.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Eternity is what really matters. Temporal things are temporary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And, what you put your faith in here will affect your life forever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our prayer has always been that all those who are born into,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">or marry into, or by any other means become a part of our family</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">until the day when the Lord returns would belong to Him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is our greatest desire. Nothing else is more important. Absolutely nothing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">L to R ~ Fraser, Howie, Camille, Emma, and Calvin (2016)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">So, though I might tell you that manners count for something</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">(and they do), or that saving up and being wise with your money matters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">(and it does), or to wait and be patient will pay off in the long run</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">(and it likely will), and to work hard and be faithful in the small things</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">is important (and it is), I am going to leave you with a few verses to ponder.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Because at the end of it all, God's Word will remain. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is unchangeable and true. It is infallible and inerrant.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is lasting and eternal. It is the foundation upon which we stand.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ is found throughout Scripture,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">however, it is spelled out very clearly in the following verses.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Each one of us is sinful and separated from God </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">by our sin. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">We cannot bridge the chasm between us and God. We need a Saviour. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Lord Jesus came to earth, fully God and fully man,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">to live perfectly so He could die to pay the penalty due for the sin of His people.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">He absorbed all the wrath of God for that sin on the cross, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">rose victorious over death and sin </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">and Satan, and is now seated at the right hand </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">of the Throne of God </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">making intercession for all those who belong to Him.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Those who come to Him in faith and repentance will live eternally</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">with Him, and those who don't will be cast away forever.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is not popular to proclaim these things in this day and age,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">however, it must be said. Look to Him and live!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X17XHD-LKYM/WGa7rQ5xnaI/AAAAAAAAMIY/-3ifgu9uO4cvjmUPkOJF8h1EiKyp2BtFQCK4B/s1600/_DSC5020.jpg"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X17XHD-LKYM/WGa7rQ5xnaI/AAAAAAAAMIY/-3ifgu9uO4cvjmUPkOJF8h1EiKyp2BtFQCK4B/s640/_DSC5020.jpg" width="640" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">"...all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">"As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one." Romans 3:10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">"But God commendeth His love toward us, in that,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">"For by grace are ye saved through faith;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Not of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9</span><br />
<br />
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life;<br />
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:6<br />
<br />
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden,<br />
and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me;<br />
for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.<br />
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">"All that the Father giveth me shall come to me;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out." </span>John 6:37<br />
<br />
"But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become<br />
the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name." John 1:12<br />
<br />
"Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth;<br />
for I am God, and there is none else." Isaiah 45:22<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">"For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">and lose his own soul? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?" Matthew 16:26</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."</span><br />
Philippians 1:21<br />
<br />
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<br />
On Austin's grave marker we have the words "...with Christ which is far better"<br />
from Philippians 1:23 etched into the granite. We believe that phrase<br />
with all of our hearts. One day, we hope the same words will be etched onto ours.<br />
Until that day, however, we are called to live here. <br />
<br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c_kxlS1RafA/WGf2h6I9jvI/AAAAAAAAMKE/1tnm2Ex7FoYc7cqwBv6YCrx_pEuOTTJvACK4B/s1600/Austin_Photo_nov2011_edited.jpg"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c_kxlS1RafA/WGf2h6I9jvI/AAAAAAAAMKE/1tnm2Ex7FoYc7cqwBv6YCrx_pEuOTTJvACK4B/s640/Austin_Photo_nov2011_edited.jpg" width="426" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our Austin (2011)</span><br />
<br />
So we carry on with an eye on the eternal.<br />
We go forward step by step seeking to keep<br />
our hearts fixed on those things that will last forever.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">L to R ~ Fraser, Emma, and Calvin (2016)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We are about to launch into another year, and as we do, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">we say farewell to the current one.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am sure it will be this way until the Lord returns. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Seasons change, years come and go, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">and time marches on. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">It is a lovely thing to reflect on all that the Lord has done</span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">and look forward to all that He will do.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">What a precious thing it is to rest our hearts there.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">When we are the Lord's, we have nothing to fear </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">and everything to hope.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">This life is not all there is. Eternal things are what truly matter.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">In light of that, we are seeking to follow our Saviour </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">wherever He may lead </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">and to trust Him with our future. To trust Him with all who come after us.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">He is the One Who holds everything in His hands.</span><br />
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">We are His slaves. We live and we die for Him.</span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">There truly is nothing else. From first to last, it's all about Him.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">What a freeing and liberating thing to ponder.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">However, it is a sobering thought as well.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It ought to make a difference in how we live.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">So, as we embark on another new year, I reflect and I rejoice.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">In all that has been and all that will be. All because of Him.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">And, because we know that our Saviour is in control of it all,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">we can confidently face the future. By His grace and for His glory.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">With So Much Love,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Your Nana (Camille) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">xoxo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">**Ocean image courtesy of Emma ~</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you my love XO</span></div>
</div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-576405190754762522016-12-29T11:35:00.000-08:002016-12-29T21:22:34.099-08:00Books I Love<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Many people make it practice to record a reading list for the year.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Some make their lists prior to reading, while others make theirs after.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">What follows is my reading list for life...so far.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I expect there will be more to come </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">since I am still in my forties (for a little longer).</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> The purpose of this post is to record my favourites</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> all in one place.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is not an exhaustive list, but, these are the books that I have returned</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">to, or expect to return to, for more than one read-through.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.christianbook.com/trusting-god-jerry-bridges/9781600063053/pd/063053?kw=trusting%20god%20jerry%20bridges&mt=b&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1018818&gclid=CIW-qqCQnM8CFZBafgod3Z4CTA" target="_blank">"Trusting God Even When Life Hurts" by Jerry Bridges</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">is a book I cannot recommend highly enough.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's full of Scripture and sound theology and offers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">solid answers to life's toughest questions.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Grieving-Hope-Solace-Loved-Christ/dp/1936760266/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1482513299&sr=1-1&keywords=grieving+hope+and+solace" target="_blank">"Grieving Hope and Solace" by Albert Martin</a></span><br />
was given to us when our Austin was called home to heaven.<br />
It is a treasure that can be read and pondered and used to<br />
encourage over and over again. Full of truth and hope,<br />
it was used by the Lord to heal our broken hearts.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.christianbook.com/holiness-j-c-ryle/9781848715066/pd/715066?product_redirect=1&Ntt=715066&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP" target="_blank">"Holiness" by J. C. Ryle</a><br />
sat on our bookshelf for many years before I picked it up.<br />
I cannot believe I waited so long to soak in the wise words of<br />
this godly man. He had the ability to take deep truths<br />
and make them understandable for all his readers.<br />
It has become of my all-time favourite books.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W2TJ8tND5E4/WGVgip2VTVI/AAAAAAAAMGM/inSimd98vnM3w0mRRHg1TCI3EYWGIllFACK4B/s1600/IMG_0017.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W2TJ8tND5E4/WGVgip2VTVI/AAAAAAAAMGM/inSimd98vnM3w0mRRHg1TCI3EYWGIllFACK4B/s640/IMG_0017.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.christianbook.com/pilgrims-progress-anniversary-edition-bunyans-classic/helen-taylor/9780802447999/pd/447999?product_redirect=1&Ntt=447999&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP" target="_blank">"Little Pilgrim's Progress" by Helen Taylor</a><br />
is a faithful rendering of the original work by Bunyan.<br />
It is not watered down or minimized, yet, it is simplified<br />
in its language so that even young children will understand the story.<br />
It is a wonderful read-aloud which will spark conversations<br />
with your children of those real and eternal things that truly matter.<br />
It does have frightening parts, so perhaps it would be best to pre-read<br />
to discover the appropriate time to introduce it to your children.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.christianbook.com/morning-and-evening-kjv/charles-spurgeon/9781565638068/pd/75532?product_redirect=1&Ntt=75532&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP" target="_blank">"Morning and Evening" by Charles Spurgeon</a><br />
is my all-time favourite devotional book.<br />
There are readings for each morning and evening of the year.<br />
We like to think of Spurgeon as our own pastor from the past.<br />
He had a beautiful way of conveying truths of Scripture with word<br />
pictures and illustrations. His writings are always so encouraging<br />
and challenging. Year after year, this work never gets old.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.christianbook.com/heaven-about-angels-eternal-second-edition/john-macarthur/9781433538681/pd/538681?product_redirect=1&Ntt=538681&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP" target="_blank">"The Glory of Heaven" by John MacArthur</a><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">was such an encouragement to our hearts after our Austin</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">was called to live in heaven instead of here.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Pastor MacArthur is faithful to the Scriptures and doesn't</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">introduce any fanciful ideas into his solid teaching.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">He refutes anything that is extra-biblical in nature </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">as it pertains to the subject of heaven.</span><br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.christianbook.com/gospel-according-revised-updated-anniversary-edition/john-macarthur/9780310287292/pd/287292?product_redirect=1&Ntt=287292&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP" target="_blank">"The Gospel According to Jesus" by John MacArthur</a><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">is a book we are currently reading through together with Howie's parents.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Once again, Pastor MacArthur doesn't leave any room for error</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">in the presentation of the Gospel. He faithfully expounds Scripture</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">and teaches directly from its pages in order to expose false teachings.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is so important for us to know what we believe and why.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is a treasure that is worthy of sharing.</span><br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.christianbook.com/the-rare-jewel-of-christian-contentment/jeremiah-burroughs/9780851510910/pd/30914?product_redirect=1&Ntt=30914&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP" target="_blank">"The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs</a><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">was a book I was introduced to in my Bible School years,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">and then again by my Mum-in-Love when Howie and I were engaged.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Regrettably, I have let it languish on the shelf for far too long.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jeremiah Burroughs was a Puritan who lived in England in the 1600's.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">However, his subject is just as pertinent today as it would have</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">been four hundred years ago. It's a timeless classic.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It should go without saying that the Bible is the greatest book of all.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Soaking our hearts and minds in its truth </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">is a necessary practice. A vital one, in fact.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iC_Bi3t7WV8/WGVoz3tQtSI/AAAAAAAAMGY/5BZMrjk3l7UeycbjYnsah5vFOfq1JU2CACK4B/s1600/Spring%2B2012%2B005.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iC_Bi3t7WV8/WGVoz3tQtSI/AAAAAAAAMGY/5BZMrjk3l7UeycbjYnsah5vFOfq1JU2CACK4B/s640/Spring%2B2012%2B005.JPG" width="640" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">"<span style="font-family: inherit;">And that from a child thou hast known the hol<span style="font-family: inherit;">y scriptures which are able to</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jes<span style="font-family: inherit;">u<span style="font-family: inherit;">s.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">All scr<span style="font-family: inherit;">ipture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">for re<span style="font-family: inherit;">proo<span style="font-family: inherit;">f, for correction, for inst<span style="font-family: inherit;">ruction in ri<span style="font-family: inherit;">ghteousness:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">That the man of God may be perfect, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">throughly furnished unto all good works."<span style="font-family: inherit;"> 2 Timothy 3:15-17</span></span></span></span></span> </span> </span></span> </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you are not a reader and opt for just one book in your library, the Bible would top my list.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The 66 books of the Old and New Testaments are all that are needed to know God.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is the only book of its kind because it is God's infallible and inerrant Word.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is living and powerful and has the wonderful ability to change lives.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Whatever you read in 2017, may you find it to be a blessing</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">to your heart, lead you closer to the Saviour,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">and encourage you in your walk with Him.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">With Love, Camille</span></div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-1736863205541367662016-12-28T12:18:00.003-08:002016-12-28T17:09:40.345-08:00Christmas Quotidian (28. 12. 16)<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2014/06/the-quotidian-21-6-14.html" target="_blank">Quotidian</a>: daily, usual, or customary;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">everyday; ordinary; commonplace</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span><br />
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<br />
Calvin and Emma enjoying a fire.<br />
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Mantel decorations.<br />
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Emma, Calvin, and Fraser with Grandpa on his birthday.<br />
(I didn't have the proper candles (<a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2016/01/the-quotidian-4-1-16.html" target="_blank">again</a>), so, 2 less than 9 plus 8 = 78)<br />
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Dad with two of his three kids.<br />
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Howie's parents.</div>
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Poppa and Grandma with their baby.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b3RWoUZ-I0I/WGQV8W9m0wI/AAAAAAAAMFI/tmSy7PeCM-4RiCQDCvrX8Q-H1np5gl_pACK4B/s1600/IMG_0025.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b3RWoUZ-I0I/WGQV8W9m0wI/AAAAAAAAMFI/tmSy7PeCM-4RiCQDCvrX8Q-H1np5gl_pACK4B/s640/IMG_0025.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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Surrounded by love.</div>
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Adjusted Christmas Eve on the 26th.<br />
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Christmas Eve <a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2011/12/christmas-eve-tradition.html" target="_blank">dinner-by-the-fire-feast</a>.<br />
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It's a tradition ~ we like to watch an old classic film by the fire.<br />
(This year's pick was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It's_a_Wonderful_Life" target="_blank">"It's a Wonderful Life"</a> with Jimmy Stewart.)<br />
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She was surprised. A trilogy to read.<br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n7zSro_WGps/WGQWX7MCYpI/AAAAAAAAMF4/7m4gkGEFSook4aS8nicFD-Pb4g8OQS4mQCK4B/s1600/IMG_0028.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n7zSro_WGps/WGQWX7MCYpI/AAAAAAAAMF4/7m4gkGEFSook4aS8nicFD-Pb4g8OQS4mQCK4B/s640/IMG_0028.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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Christmas Dinner (on the 27th) with Grandma<br />
(my Mom) and Uncle Nathan.<br />
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With Love,<br />
Camille</div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-31669868844590150402016-12-24T16:24:00.000-08:002017-12-12T09:49:46.571-08:00The Reason<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Lord Jesus Christ is the Reason <span style="font-family: inherit;">we celebrate.</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">He is God <span style="font-family: inherit;">incarnate. Fully God and fully man.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We <span style="font-family: inherit;">reflect on</span> His first advent while anticipating His second <span style="font-family: inherit;">coming</span>.</span> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">"There<span style="font-family: inherit;">fore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign;</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Behold, a virgin shall conc<span style="font-family: inherit;">eive, and bear a son,</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">and shall call His name Immanuel." Isaiah <span style="font-family: inherit;">7</span>:14</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span> </span><br />
"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His name JESUS:</div>
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for He shall save His people from their sins." Matthew 1:21<br />
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Our Saviour came to live perfectly to fulfill the law of God<br />
in the place of all those who would trust in Him.<br />
He went willingly to the cross to lay down His life for His people.<br />
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"For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin;<br />
that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him."<br />
2 Corinthians 5:21 <br />
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The Lord Jesus took upon Himself all the sins of all those<br />
that the Father would give Him, and consumed the wrath of God for those sins.<br />
He rose victorious over death and sin and Satan and is now seated<br />
at the right hand of God in heaven, interceding for His own.<br />
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At Christmas, we ought to look beyond<br />
the manger and consider the cross. <br />
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One day, Jesus Christ will return to gather His people to Himself.<br />
All those who have not put their trust in Him will be cast away forever.<br />
It is a sobering thing to ponder. Where do you stand?<br />
This Christmas, are you trusting in the Christ of Christmas?<br />
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The Lord Jesus said, "All that the Father giveth me shall come to me;<br />
and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out." John 6:37<br />
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If you wish to read more, <a href="https://www.gty.org/Resources/Articles/2425?Term=stop%20who%20do%20you%20say%20that%20I%20am" target="_blank">click here</a> for a wonderful<br />
article explaining the Gospel and the Reason we have hope.<br />
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Merry Christmas from our home to yours!<br />
With Love, Camille</div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-17028092008783790502016-12-23T10:29:00.000-08:002016-12-23T10:52:28.000-08:00Austin's Clothes<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Austin's clothes remained in his drawers and clo<span style="font-family: inherit;">set<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>for nearly two years. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We didn't have the heart to deal with his room, so it remained vacant</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">with his things nearly as he'd left them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was too difficult for us to </span>sort through, so we waited.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">tems that would<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>be useful <span style="font-family: inherit;">to his brother</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">s were pulled out,</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">but<span style="font-family: inherit;">, the rest stayed put</span>.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> The occasional piece<span style="font-family: inherit;"> made its</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">way </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">back into the mix<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>of wearing and laundry and <span style="font-family: inherit;">life.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">But, some of the more sentimental pieces remained untouched.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A<span style="font-family: inherit;"> little over a year ago</span></span>, we moved Calvin into <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">his</span> room.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Austin's things were stored away to be sifted through<span style="font-family: inherit;"> at a later date. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">His clothes<span style="font-family: inherit;"> were packaged up into a bag a<span style="font-family: inherit;">nd <span style="font-family: inherit;">set on a shelf.</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">His collections<span style="font-family: inherit;">, </span>books, keepsakes and violin<span style="font-family: inherit;"> occupied another shelf.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I don't know when we will <span style="font-family: inherit;">sort through everything. One step at a time.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Almost three years to the day <span style="font-family: inherit;">a</span>fter <a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2013/06/with-lord-final-update.html" target="_blank">his home-going to heaven</a>,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I pulled th<span style="font-family: inherit;">e</span> bag of<span style="font-family: inherit;"> clothes off</span> the shelf and opened it up.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am not sure where the idea came from, but,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">it seems to me that it was another grieving mother who shared</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">what <span style="font-family: inherit;">she had <span style="font-family: inherit;">done with her<span style="font-family: inherit;"> child's clothing.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2015/02/simply-adorable-jean-quilt.html" target="_blank">A raggy quilt</a> <span style="font-family: inherit;">had been</span> made <span style="font-family: inherit;">with</span> the items. What a wonderful idea!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Oai8KA4ENOY/WF1qNLZDrGI/AAAAAAAAMDs/C-QS3AyLz0UKcf8d-ugy_XXRQDdq1kiMACK4B/s1600/IMG_0033.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Oai8KA4ENOY/WF1qNLZDrGI/AAAAAAAAMDs/C-QS3AyLz0UKcf8d-ugy_XXRQDdq1kiMACK4B/s640/IMG_0033.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So, that's what I am planning to do with some of Austin's <span style="font-family: inherit;">clothe</span>s. </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love it that it will be functional and <span style="font-family: inherit;">in the mix of everyday life</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ready to be put t<span style="font-family: inherit;">o </span>use<span style="font-family: inherit;"> or <span style="font-family: inherit;">simply <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">to</span> view</span></span></span> at any moment. In any season.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Af<span style="font-family: inherit;">ter all, isn't that what <span style="font-family: inherit;">keepsakes are for?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To be looked at and used and <span style="font-family: inherit;">enjoyed? <span style="font-family: inherit;">Otherwise, they just gather dust.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I don't want Austin's things to languish<span style="font-family: inherit;"> on </span>a shelf or sit tucked away in a box.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We are thankful to have these reminders of our Austin.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Each item of clothing that will be incorporated into this quilt is special.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's a comfort to be reminded of our young man.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We speak of him often and smile as we remember.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sometimes there are tears<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ~</span> at other times, there is laughter.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's all part of the process <span style="font-family: inherit;">of living here without him.</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm so thankful for that <span style="font-family: inherit;">long-ago inspiration to make something</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">from the clothes<span style="font-family: inherit;"> he left behind. It will be a treasure.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With Love,<br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Camille</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-39064180036856617942016-12-22T13:27:00.001-08:002016-12-22T14:12:59.285-08:00Doggy Day Care ~ On Location<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">A couple of weeks ago, we returned home from a trip we were able to take as a family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My sister and brother-in-law needed someone to stay with their dog while they</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">vacationed in Hawaii with their children. They agreed to have all five of us fill that role.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was a sacrifice of love, but, we did it! (Joking, of course).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Apparently, Cloe (doggy's name) has been known to go into mourning</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">and on a hunger strike for at least three days when left at a kennel.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">We couldn't let that happen, so, we make the trek down to take care of her.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">She was sad that her people left. But, before too long, we were her people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This was our fist visit to their new location </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">in Northern California. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was fun to explore new things with our kids.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">And, in the process, we made new memories together.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Lord truly is so very good and gracious, isn't He?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r8CB0Ur__jM/WFwuRKHezQI/AAAAAAAAMAw/wdrG24oNRdcph10CnbDBKYqSlyJlW3NgwCK4B/s1600/DSC_9399.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="412" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r8CB0Ur__jM/WFwuRKHezQI/AAAAAAAAMAw/wdrG24oNRdcph10CnbDBKYqSlyJlW3NgwCK4B/s640/DSC_9399.jpg" width="640" /></a></span><br />
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There is a mountain not too far from my sister's house,<br />
and we conquered it...in our car. :)<br />
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It is a State park and a very beautiful spot.<br />
Fraser wasn't quite sure how to get down, but, he made it<br />
without tearing his pants or skinning his knees.<br />
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Our original plan included a walk around the trail at the top,<br />
but, the winds were howling at 40 miles an hour, and it was cold!<br />
The summit (nearly 4000 ft) provided a stunning 360 degree view.<br />
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Since we were dog-sitting, we couldn't all go away overnight.<br />
However, Howie happily volunteered to stay behind while the kids and I<br />
caught a flight to Anaheim to take in Disneyland for one day.<br />
We flew out in the wee hours of the morning, and returned the following evening.<br />
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One of our outings found us driving for about two hours to reach<br />
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmel-by-the-Sea,_California" target="_blank">Carmel-By-The-Sea</a>. It was well worth the effort.<br />
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Bare feet in December....crazy!<br />
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We took a little longer route home to take advantage of the view points<br />
along what is known as the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17-Mile_Drive" target="_blank">17-Mile Drive</a>.<br />
This is a common sight....Calvin with his camera.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5qv79z_TWqg/WFw0sIYvrGI/AAAAAAAAMC0/13xTFkMe_3kgxY68dG8yfefLlu4eTeyOQCK4B/s1600/DSC_0363%2Bcopy.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5qv79z_TWqg/WFw0sIYvrGI/AAAAAAAAMC0/13xTFkMe_3kgxY68dG8yfefLlu4eTeyOQCK4B/s640/DSC_0363%2Bcopy.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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They are a little difficult to see, but, Howie is<br />
with Fraser and Emma in the photo above.<br />
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Once my sister and her family were back home,<br />
we took a day trip together into the city.<br />
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No San Francisco visit is complete without<br />
stopping in to see the shops at <a href="http://www.ghirardellisq.com/explore/history/" target="_blank">Ghirardelli Square</a>.<br />
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Emma captured a shot of my sister's family<br />
on their phone. Calvin captured Emma in the process.<br />
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Buses kept on separating us from the rest of the group while<br />
they waited for a walk signal. So, I got the girls to do silly faces with me.<br />
There's just something about being with teenage girls that brings out the best in me. :)<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Uq0RU6ruiWg/WFwvfJIg5cI/AAAAAAAAMCI/O7YkXloYyzUZmWBNKfIkkZgjdlN6a_dLgCK4B/s1600/DSC_0686.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Uq0RU6ruiWg/WFwvfJIg5cI/AAAAAAAAMCI/O7YkXloYyzUZmWBNKfIkkZgjdlN6a_dLgCK4B/s640/DSC_0686.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Fraser is always on the lookout for a spectacular souvenir.<br />
<a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2014/11/london-and-wales-part-one.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see what he found for his collection while we were in London.<br />
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Calvin worked his magic and got the BEST family<br />
photo of all time of my sister and her precious family.<br />
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Three of our treasures on our last night in the city.<br />
I won't elaborate on the fact that this was Howie's, Emma's<br />
and my second time at this very location at twighlight. Don't even ask. :)<br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ih83Ug-aN9w/WFwvlI0JhhI/AAAAAAAAMCY/p_Z3zLxNPWgnPL4uVfMbJe1WmM1DpnKiACK4B/s1600/DSC_0717.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="404" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ih83Ug-aN9w/WFwvlI0JhhI/AAAAAAAAMCY/p_Z3zLxNPWgnPL4uVfMbJe1WmM1DpnKiACK4B/s640/DSC_0717.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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My sweetie and me.<br />
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Thank you, J and K, for allowing us the opportunity<br />
to take care of your dog and stay in your lovely home.<br />
We know that all these things are gifts from our Lord's loving hand to us.<br />
Thank you for being willing to have us take over your home in your absence.<br />
<br />
With Love,<br />
Camille<br />
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**Images in this post courtesy of my two photographers,<br />
Emma and Calvin ~ Thank you my loves xoxo</div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-6934912537326880772016-12-19T07:28:00.001-08:002016-12-19T13:25:40.745-08:00A Canadian Tradition<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's a Canadian tradition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">However, <a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2009/12/rare-treat.html" target="_blank">it's a rare treat</a> in this part of Canada.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It has to be cold enough (which it often isn't),</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">and the conditions have to be perfect (which they often aren't).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mWB8Wi6tOZY/WFf7Exh2X4I/AAAAAAAAL9E/NyI-6t7rYq44ouFFi1bFoI70qWr1-LenQCK4B/s1600/IMG_20161215_153029.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="572" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mWB8Wi6tOZY/WFf7Exh2X4I/AAAAAAAAL9E/NyI-6t7rYq44ouFFi1bFoI70qWr1-LenQCK4B/s640/IMG_20161215_153029.jpg" width="640" /></a></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Fraser, Howie, and Calvin ~ on a local pond.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The boys took advantage of the great conditions and</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">played a total of about nine hours over three days last week.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Howie, on the other hand, had to work and was feeling his age.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">He spent about an hour on the ice.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today, it is raining and the ice is melting.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">By all accounts, they had fun, and great memories were made.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Which is a good thing, because it may be a few years </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">before it happens again.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Monday!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">With Love, Camille</span></div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-57633877864447192402016-12-16T09:08:00.000-08:002016-12-16T12:21:27.013-08:00The One Thing Necessary<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">"Before, the soul sought after this and that, but now it says,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I see that it is not necessary for me to be rich,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">but it is necessary for me to make my peace with God;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">it is not necessary that I should live a pleasurable life in this world,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">but it is absolutely necessary that I should have pardon of my sin;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">it is not necessary that I should have honour and preferment,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">but it is necessary that I should have God as my portion,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">and have my part in Jesus Christ, it is necessary that my soul should</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">be saved in the day of Jesus Christ...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y83TDAqJXtI/WCyilHTFoaI/AAAAAAAAL8I/tr4cUIJ6JNYFQ_O24epWLK85kCyIDMuhwCK4B/s1600/B_SummerP510%2B378.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y83TDAqJXtI/WCyilHTFoaI/AAAAAAAAL8I/tr4cUIJ6JNYFQ_O24epWLK85kCyIDMuhwCK4B/s640/B_SummerP510%2B378.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">...when the heart of a man ha<span style="font-family: inherit;">s</span> nothing to do,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">but to be busy about creature<span style="font-family: inherit;">-</span>comforts, every little thing troubles him;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">but when the heart is taken up with the weighty things of eternity,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">with the great things of eternal life, the things of here below that</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">disquieted it before are things now of no consequence to him</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">in comparison to him in comparison with the other --</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">how things fall out here is not much regarded by him,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">if the one thing that is necessary is provided for."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Quoted from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rare-Jewel-Christian-Contentment/dp/0851510914" target="_blank">"The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment"</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">by Jeremiah Burroughs pages 92-93.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">With Love, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Camille</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">**Photo courtesy of Calvin ~</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you my love xoxo</span></div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-74519244264503613202016-12-09T08:31:00.000-08:002016-12-09T08:32:04.106-08:00The Art of Contentment<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
"...if a man<span style="font-family: inherit;"> or woman have their desires cut short,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and have no large desires, that man or woman is rich.<br />
So this is the art of contentment: not to seek to add to our circumstances,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
but to subtract from our desires. <br />
<br />
Certainly that man or woman is rich,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
who have their desires satisfied. </div>
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</div>
<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6GANDs0FoMw/WCyicJD8rkI/AAAAAAAAL8A/wtANgKTKJicwWUrA4IF4_uhQkBap-R1XACK4B/s1600/ArbutusWalk_01.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6GANDs0FoMw/WCyicJD8rkI/AAAAAAAAL8A/wtANgKTKJicwWUrA4IF4_uhQkBap-R1XACK4B/s640/ArbutusWalk_01.jpg" width="424" /></a><br />
<br />
God satisfies them, that is, all considered, <br />
he is satisfied that his circumstances are for the present<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
the best circumstances. So he comes to this contentment</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
by way of subtraction, and not addition."</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Quoted from <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/the-rare-jewel-of-christian-contentment/jeremiah-burroughs/9780851510910/pd/30914" target="_blank">"The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment"</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
by Jeremiah Burroughs, page 47.<br />
<br />
With Love,<br />
Camille<br />
<br />
**Image in this post courtesy of Calvin ~<br />
Thank you my love XO</div>
</div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-37379984600386809732016-12-06T06:00:00.000-08:002016-12-06T06:00:08.834-08:00Storms of Afflictions<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">"(The Lord Jesus Christ) has undertaken that all who come to Him shall have </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">all things </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">pertaining to life and godliness; but He has never undertaken that</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
He will make them prosperous, or rich, or healthy,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and that death and sorrow shall never come to their family...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
...I dare not offer (any son or daughter of Adam) long life,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
an increased income and freedom from pain.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I dare not promise the man who takes up the cross and follows Christ</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
that in the following he shall ever meet with a storm.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I know well that many do not like these terms...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
...they do not like Christ and the cross, Christ and tribulation,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Christ and the conflict, Christ and the howling wind,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Christ and the storm...<br />
<br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ohOdt3DaZTQ/WCDe5Kv3lJI/AAAAAAAAL3Y/2IlnvhEvQi4iwMg2AUV7_Dwneo556x6FACK4B/s1600/MayneIslandLighthouse_CalvinOwenJonesPhotography_2015.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="416" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ohOdt3DaZTQ/WCDe5Kv3lJI/AAAAAAAAL3Y/2IlnvhEvQi4iwMg2AUV7_Dwneo556x6FACK4B/s640/MayneIslandLighthouse_CalvinOwenJonesPhotography_2015.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
...How should you know who are true Christians,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
if following Christ was the way to be free from trouble?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
How should we discern the wheat from the chaff, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
if it were not for the winnowing of trial?...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
...The storms of afflictions and care are used in the same way.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
They discover whose faith is real and whose is nothing</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
but profession and form.<br />
<br />
How would the great work of sanctification<br />
go on in a man if he had no trial?<br />
<br />
Trouble is often the only fire which will burn away the<br />
dross that clings to our hearts. Trouble is the pruning-knife<br />
which the great Husbandman employs in order to make us fruitful in good works.<br />
The harvest of the Lord's field is seldom ripened by sunshine only.<br />
<br />
It must go through its days of wind and rain and storm.<br />
If you desire to serve Christ and be saved, I intreat you to take<br />
the Lord on His own terms. Make up your mind to meet with your share<br />
of crosses and sorrows, and then you will not be surprised...<br />
<br />
...If you profess to be a child of God, leave to the Lord Jesus<br />
to sanctify you in His own way.<br />
<br />
Rest satisfied that He never makes any mistakes.<br />
Be sure that He does all things well.<br />
The winds may howl around you, and waters swell.<br />
But, fear not, 'He is leading you by the right way, that He may<br />
bring you to a city of habitation' (Psalm 107:7)."<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Quoted from <a href="http://www.christianbook.com/holiness-j-c-ryle/9781848715066/pd/715066?kw=29064775092&mt=b&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=CJC24qOvgM8CFYF-fgodq30BQw" target="_blank">"Holiness" by J. C. Ryle</a> pages 193-94<br />
<br />
With Love,<br />
Camille<br />
<br />
**Image in this post courtesy of Calvin ~<br />
Thank you so much my love. XO</div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-55643804141296662272016-12-01T06:00:00.000-08:002016-12-02T07:21:29.427-08:00Missing Austin ~ 3.5 Years<div style="text-align: center;">
We miss our Austin. No one and nothing will alter that fact.</div>
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We will miss him until we are reunited in Heaven.</div>
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<a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2013/06/with-lord-final-update.html" target="_blank">It's been three and a half years since the Lord called him Home</a>.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It hardly seems possible that we have been physically separated that long.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
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Sometimes it seems longer and at other times, shorter.</div>
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It's a difficult thing to process and to explain.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--sO-Z45AShs/WBJZt82jtsI/AAAAAAAAL1k/V9e0RZbEhaUC0EvmNcMgCByzHOgICxrcQCK4B/s1600/IMG_0030.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--sO-Z45AShs/WBJZt82jtsI/AAAAAAAAL1k/V9e0RZbEhaUC0EvmNcMgCByzHOgICxrcQCK4B/s640/IMG_0030.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We continue to talk to ourselves and fill up our hearts with truth.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The truth of where he is and what he is experiencing.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Bible tells us that we cannot even imagine how amazing it is!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We are so happy for our son. We are thankful for the reality that is his.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1trmnqRDlU4/WBJeUvZ2GTI/AAAAAAAAL2k/F-whEjjwOtslI3VkqnK9er-upvugLkM7ACK4B/s1600/IMG_0014.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1trmnqRDlU4/WBJeUvZ2GTI/AAAAAAAAL2k/F-whEjjwOtslI3VkqnK9er-upvugLkM7ACK4B/s640/IMG_0014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But, we miss having him here with us. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
His smile, his presence, his voice.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aMfUehz8xPw/WBJZ7WP6EnI/AAAAAAAAL1s/WsFjE8F0c58klS7KybTfiwd8C1GKrpfTwCK4B/s1600/IMG_0018.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aMfUehz8xPw/WBJZ7WP6EnI/AAAAAAAAL1s/WsFjE8F0c58klS7KybTfiwd8C1GKrpfTwCK4B/s640/IMG_0018.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Our other three are growing up and catching up.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Both Calvin and Fraser have passed Austin in height.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's a bittersweet thing to witness the two boys together</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
without their big brother in the mix. It hurts.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Emma is becoming a woman. She was a still a girl<br />
when her big brother was called home to Heaven.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X100ZCeM8VI/WBJaE1nuhJI/AAAAAAAAL10/PIupDKzMA5A20mn-fq6y0_E6XpRh3YwqACK4B/s1600/IMG_0028.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X100ZCeM8VI/WBJaE1nuhJI/AAAAAAAAL10/PIupDKzMA5A20mn-fq6y0_E6XpRh3YwqACK4B/s640/IMG_0028.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The rawness of the grief is gone. The sting of it has dulled.<br />
In its place is an undercurrent of reflective sadness mingled with expectant hope.<br />
We are altered because of the experience. We trust it has been for the good.<br />
It has made us slow down more and take stock more and be still more.<br />
<br />
Things and stuff and experiences matter less. People matter more.<br />
Eternal things matter most. So, we seek to share the good news of<br />
our Saviour to all who will listen as the opportunities arise.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7tPByKnsAok/WBJapqwGEBI/AAAAAAAAL2I/G4iIIb5jUpw5a-H-pArVxyn0EleYOl2kACK4B/s1600/IMG_0026.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7tPByKnsAok/WBJapqwGEBI/AAAAAAAAL2I/G4iIIb5jUpw5a-H-pArVxyn0EleYOl2kACK4B/s640/IMG_0026.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
The days and moments we are given are gifts.<br />
What we do with our time here matters.<br />
Before long, our life here will be complete.<br />
And in the end, the eternal things will be all that remain.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D6t9HPYx3ak/WBJaLKlkBuI/AAAAAAAAL18/8KHtsZA8yA4eL_fkvVO_D2_PSQamWoKggCK4B/s1600/IMG_0022.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D6t9HPYx3ak/WBJaLKlkBuI/AAAAAAAAL18/8KHtsZA8yA4eL_fkvVO_D2_PSQamWoKggCK4B/s640/IMG_0022.jpg" width="426" /></a><br />
<br />
So, we reflect and we remember. And, we press on.<br />
We put one foot in front of the other ~ step by step, we move forward.<br />
We carry precious memories with us. And, we make new ones.<br />
God is faithful to carry us and to give all that we stand in need of.<br />
<br />
We serve the same great God our Austin serves.<br />
We seek to praise Him as our Austin is continually doing.<br />
One day, our journey here will be done,<br />
and the Lord will call us home to Heaven, too.<br />
<br />
Until then, we are seeking to follow wherever He leads.<br />
And, to serve our Saviour as long as He has us here. <br />
By His grace and for His glory. Alone.<br />
<br />
With Love,<br />
Camille<br />
<br />
**All images in this post are from Austin's little years.</div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-58391165563772783202016-11-28T06:00:00.000-08:002016-11-28T11:34:37.977-08:00Sorrows and Troubles<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">"Let us learn, first of all, that following Christ</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">will not prevent our having earthly sorrows and troubles.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are the chosen disciples of the Lord Jesus in great anxiety.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The faithful little flock, which believed when priests and scribes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">and Pharisees were all alike unbelieving, is allowed </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">by the Shepherd to be much disquieted.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The fear of death breaks in upon them like an armed man.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The deep waters seem likely to go over their souls.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Peter, James and John, the pillars of the church about </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">to be </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">planted in the world, are much distressed.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Perhaps they had not reckoned on all this.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pQPM-X6ou6M/WCDfi0SXtbI/AAAAAAAAL3g/hgfZFyYgmwYGeUBa8HHpZ62jPt8626ymgCK4B/s1600/A-1_Garibaldi_2013242-final.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pQPM-X6ou6M/WCDfi0SXtbI/AAAAAAAAL3g/hgfZFyYgmwYGeUBa8HHpZ62jPt8626ymgCK4B/s640/A-1_Garibaldi_2013242-final.jpg" width="640" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Perhaps they expected that Christ's service would at any rate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">lift them above the reach of earthly trials. Perhaps they thought that He,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">who could raise the dead and heal the sick and feed multitudes with a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">few loaves and cast out devils with a word, He would never allow</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">His servants to be sufferers upon earth.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Perhaps they had supposed He would always grant them </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">smooth journeys,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">fine weather, an easy course and freedom from trouble and care.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">If the disciples thought so, they were much mistaken.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Lord Jesus taught them that a man may be one of His chosen servants,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">and yet have to go through many an anxiety, and endure many a pain.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is good to understand this clearly. It is good to understand that Christ's</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">service never did secure a man from all the ills that flesh is heir to, and never will.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you are a believer, you must reckon on having your share of sickness and pain,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">of sorrow and tears, of losses and crosses, of deaths and bereavements,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">of partings and separations, of vexations and disappointments,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">so long as you are in the body. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Christ never undertakes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">that you shall get to heaven without these."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Quoted from <a href="http://www.christianbook.com/holiness-j-c-ryle/9781848715066/pd/715066?kw=29064775092&mt=b&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=CJC24qOvgM8CFYF-fgodq30BQw" target="_blank">"Holiness" by J. C. Ryle</a> pages 192-93</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">With Love,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Camille</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">**Image in this post courtesy of Calvin ~</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you my love. XO</span></div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-49432555242572094812016-11-25T06:00:00.000-08:002016-11-25T06:00:11.091-08:00Flashback Friday ~ Our Little Men<div style="text-align: center;">
Our three little men...pre-Emma days.</div>
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The year was 2001 and life was full.</div>
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<br /></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-juC7ImsApRg/WBJb4RwQxpI/AAAAAAAAL2Q/GlFVerxi3Z44Jvv5ZCr6VpXq0jXCLL_GQCK4B/s1600/IMG_0037.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-juC7ImsApRg/WBJb4RwQxpI/AAAAAAAAL2Q/GlFVerxi3Z44Jvv5ZCr6VpXq0jXCLL_GQCK4B/s640/IMG_0037.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I captured the photo below of my Sweetie reading to</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
our boys at about the same time as the photo above was taken.</div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OOUlxrypvmU/WBJc1FE48kI/AAAAAAAAL2Y/URk_2InnV4oNz56y5YVI3CnJISjiXmAgACK4B/s1600/IMG_0040.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OOUlxrypvmU/WBJc1FE48kI/AAAAAAAAL2Y/URk_2InnV4oNz56y5YVI3CnJISjiXmAgACK4B/s640/IMG_0040.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
How quickly the days and months and years fly by.<br />
Before we realise what is happening, our little ones grow up. <br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Friday!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
With Love, Camille</div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-34821031846100080442016-11-21T05:00:00.000-08:002016-11-21T17:36:24.705-08:00The Quotidian (21. 11. 16)<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2014/06/the-quotidian-21-6-14.html" target="_blank">Quotidian</a>: daily, usual, or customary;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">everyday; ordinary; commonplace</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2013/10/seeking-to-see.html" target="_blank">Austin's rose tree</a> seems to have recovered</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">from <a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2016/09/the-quotidian-5-9-16.html" target="_blank">its extreme pruning</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">It all worked out. :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2012/04/paper-route-history.html" target="_blank">End of an era</a> ~ Papers have been part of</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">our family's life for over eleven years.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">And now, the torch is being passed.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">The days of paper delivery are now behind us ~</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">It's bittersweet.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">Big brother guidance ~ a sweet blessing.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">Happy Monday!</span></div>
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">With Love, Camille</span></div>
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Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-17598823505342774102016-11-18T06:00:00.000-08:002016-11-18T07:38:36.111-08:00Flashback Friday ~ Our Little Lady<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our little lady when she was about two.</span></div>
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Sleeping beauty.<br />
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Tea for two.<br />
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Posing pretty.<br />
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Happy Friday!</div>
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With Love, Camille</div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-605944658566375182016-11-11T07:37:00.000-08:002016-11-11T11:25:56.901-08:00The True Christian<div style="text-align: center;">
"A true Christian is not a mere baptized man or woman.</div>
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He is something more. He is not a person who only goes,</div>
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as a matter of form, to a church or chapel on Sundays,</div>
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and lives all the rest of the week as if there was no God.</div>
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Formality is not Christianity.</div>
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Ignorant lip worship is not true religion.</div>
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The Scripture speaketh expressly: 'They are not all Israel</div>
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which are of Israel' (Romans 9:6). The practical lesson of those</div>
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words is clear and plain. All are not true Christians</div>
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who are members of the visible church of Christ.</div>
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The true Christian is one whose religion is in his heart and life.</div>
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It is felt by himself in his heart. It is seen by others in his conduct and life.</div>
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He feels his sinfulness, guilt and badness, and repents.</div>
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He sees Jesus Christ to be that divine Saviour whom his soul needs,</div>
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and commits himself to Him.</div>
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He puts off the old man with his corrupt and carnal habits,</div>
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and puts on the new man. He lives a new and holy life,</div>
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fighting habitually against the world, the flesh and the devil.</div>
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Christ Himself is the corner-stone of his Christianity.<br />
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Ask him what he trusts for the forgiveness of his many sins,</div>
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and he will tell you, in the death of Christ.</div>
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Ask him in what righteousness he hopes to stand innocent at the</div>
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judgement day, and he will tell you it is the righteousness of Christ.</div>
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Ask him by what pattern he tries to frame his life, and he will tell you</div>
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that it is the example of Christ.</div>
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But, beside all this, there is one thing in a true Christian which is</div>
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eminently peculiar to him. That thing is love to Christ.</div>
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Knowledge, faith, hope, reverence, obedience are all marked features</div>
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in a true Christian's character. But his picture would be very</div>
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imperfect if you omitted his 'love' to his divine Master.</div>
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He not only knows, trusts and obeys.</div>
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He goes further than this -- he loves...</div>
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...Great as the danger is of him 'that believeth not',</div>
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the danger of him 'that loveth not' is equally great.</div>
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Not believing and not loving are both steps to everlasting ruin... <br />
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...A man may lack clear head knowledge, and yet be saved.</div>
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He may fail in courage, and be overcome by the fear of man, like Peter.</div>
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He may fall tremendously, like David, and yet rise again.</div>
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But, if a man does not love Christ, he is not in the way of life.</div>
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The curse is yet upon him. He is on the broad road that leadeth to destruction...</div>
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...If a man truly loves Christ, all is right;</div>
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if not, all is wrong...</div>
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...A true Christian loves Christ for all He has done for him. </div>
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He has suffered in his stead, and died for him on the cross.</div>
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He has redeemed him from the guilt, the power and the consequences</div>
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of sin by His blood. He has called him by His Spirit to self-knowledge,</div>
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repentance, faith, hope and holiness.</div>
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He has forgiven his many sins and blotted them out.</div>
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He has freed him from the captivity of the world, the flesh and the devil.</div>
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He has taken him from the brink of hell, placed him in the narrow way,</div>
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and set his face towards heaven. He has given him light instead of darkness,</div>
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peace of conscience instead of uneasiness, hope instead of uncertainty,</div>
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life instead of death. </div>
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Can you wonder that the true Christian loves Christ?</div>
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And he loves Him besides, for all that He is still doing.</div>
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He feels that He is daily washing away his many shortcomings and infirmities,</div>
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and pleading his soul's cause before God. He is daily supplying all the needs</div>
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of his soul, and providing him with an hourly provision of mercy and grace.<br />
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He is daily leading him by His Spirit to a city of habitation,</div>
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bearing with him when he is weak and ignorant, raising him up </div>
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when he stumbles and falls, protecting him against his many enemies,</div>
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preparing an eternal home for him in heaven.</div>
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Can you wonder that the true Christian loves Christ?...</div>
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...where there is real justifying faith in Christ,</div>
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there will always be heart love to Christ. He that is really forgiven</div>
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is the man who will really love (Luke 7:47).</div>
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If a man has no love to Christ, you may be sure he has no faith." </div>
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**Quoted from <a href="http://www.christianbook.com/holiness-j-c-ryle/9781848715066/pd/715066?kw=29064775092&mt=b&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=CJC24qOvgM8CFYF-fgodq30BQw" target="_blank">"Holiness" by J. C. Ryle</a> pages 234-237 <br />
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With Love,<br />
Camille<br />
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**Images in this post courtesy of Calvin ~ thank you my love. xoxo <br />
(Image #1 ~ Anglesey, Wales; #2 ~ Mojave Desert, CA; #3 ~ Fairmont, BC)</div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-92054777023855801912016-11-09T12:35:00.000-08:002016-11-10T07:19:00.305-08:00Caramel Coconut Cake ~ Gluten Free<div style="text-align: center;">
This cake is amazingly yummy and super easy to whip up for </div>
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last minute company, or for those you love who cannot eat gluten.</div>
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Caramel coconut goodness at its best ~ no need to tell anyone</div>
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that it's gluten free. The gluten will not be missed at all. I promise.</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Namaste-Foods-Gluten-Organic-Perfect/dp/B00LCCGCX4/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1478721451&sr=8-2&keywords=namaste+gluten+free+flour" target="_blank">Namaste Gluten Free Flour</a> is my favourite GF flour mix. It can be used in place</div>
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of all purpose flour in most recipes without the need to add anything else.</div>
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This recipe has been adapted from the original which came from</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Most-Loved-Treats-Recipe-Collections/dp/189689190X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478721662&sr=8-1&keywords=company%27s+coming+most+loved+treats" target="_blank">Company's Coming Most Loved Treats</a> by Jean Pare.</div>
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What you need:</div>
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CAKE ~ 2 Large Eggs</div>
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1 cup White Sugar (I use evaporated cane juice)</div>
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1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract</div>
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1/2 cup Milk (or Almond Milk)</div>
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1 Tbsp Butter</div>
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1 cup Gluten Free Flour (all purpose flour may be used)</div>
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1 tsp Baking Powder</div>
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1/2 tsp Sea Salt</div>
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TOPPING ~ 3 Tbsp Butter</div>
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1/2 cup Golden Brown Sugar, packed</div>
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2 Tbsp Milk (or Almond Milk)</div>
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1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut</div>
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What you do:</div>
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Grease a 9" x 11" glass baking dish with butter and set aside.</div>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.</div>
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In mixer, whip the eggs until frothy.</div>
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Add white sugar a few spoonfuls at a time while beating the eggs.</div>
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Continue adding the sugar until it's incorporated and the mixture is thickened.</div>
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Mix in the vanilla extract and beat well.</div>
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In a small saucepan, heat the 1/2 cup milk and 1 Tbsp butter until melted.</div>
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Remove from heat and set aside.</div>
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In small bowl, sift together the gluten free flour, baking powder, and sea salt.</div>
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Add to the egg mixture and mix together thoroughly.</div>
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Slowly add in the melted butter and milk mixture.</div>
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Stir together well and spread batter evenly into the glass baking dish.</div>
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Bake in the 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes.</div>
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While the cake is baking, bring the 3 Tbsp butter,</div>
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golden brown sugar, and 2 Tbsp milk to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.</div>
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Stir occasionally. Once a rolling boil has been reached, remove from</div>
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the heat and stir in the 1/2 cup coconut. Set aside.</div>
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Remove the cake from the oven after the 20 minute baking time</div>
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and spread the coconut topping evenly on top. Be sure it reaches to the edges.</div>
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Return your cake to the oven to bake for an additional 10 minutes.</div>
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Watch closely in the last few minutes to be sure the topping does not burn.</div>
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Remove to a cooling rack and let sit for about 5 minutes prior to serving.</div>
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Serve warm. It won't last long. Enjoy!</div>
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With Love,</div>
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Camille<br />
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**If you don't like coconut, this makes a yummy<br />
caramel-topped basic cake....just omit the coconut. :) </div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-35852232445532494502016-11-04T11:43:00.002-07:002016-11-04T14:58:11.490-07:00As They Come<div style="text-align: center;">
The days run together in one long line-up of ordinary things</div>
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and before we can catch up with it all, it changes. We change.</div>
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It was like this when the children were small and there were</div>
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four precious little ones around our table.</div>
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It is still like this, even though the three who remain here </div>
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with us are no longer little. And, Austin's chair sits empty.</div>
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We somehow think that things will go on as they always do.</div>
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And when they don't, we are caught by surprise.</div>
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But, it's all good. Life is good. As long as we remember</div>
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that this is not all there is. Something better is coming.<br />
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We need to prepare our hearts for change</div>
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while living out the moments as they come.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jHnYPC4ll_A/WBzT9EtCFpI/AAAAAAAAL3E/BxeXGMJeV7w3m6NCw22SUb0NUV3-WPJMgCK4B/s1600/Beach_Calvin_FlowersinHisGarden-2.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="430" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jHnYPC4ll_A/WBzT9EtCFpI/AAAAAAAAL3E/BxeXGMJeV7w3m6NCw22SUb0NUV3-WPJMgCK4B/s640/Beach_Calvin_FlowersinHisGarden-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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Our Austin has been in heaven for over three years.</div>
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Fraser just caught up to Calvin's six-foot-two height.</div>
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Emma is becoming a woman right before our eyes.</div>
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These days do not look like those of ten, or even five, years ago.</div>
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I like to fill my heart with the idea that each season is precious.</div>
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That all seasons of life are gifts to be embraced and enjoyed.</div>
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So, we seek to live in this moment, this day, and in this season</div>
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with all that we have and all that we are. By God's abundant grace.</div>
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And, we seek to remember that in the midst of it all,</div>
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we are to bring glory to our Saviour's great Name.</div>
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After all, He is the Reason we live.</div>
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He is the Reason we have hope.<br />
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What season do you find yourself in?<br />
Are you finding that there is grace and strength to<br />
accomplish all that is set before you? Are you weary?<br />
If so, don't despair, the Lord is faithful to see His people through.<br />
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"And He (Jesus Christ) said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee;<br />
for my strength is made perfect in weakness..." II Corinthians 12:9<br />
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We must keep our hearts fixed on those lasting and eternal things,<br />
and refocus our attentions to the tasks of the day in which we find ourselves.<br />
How good and gracious the Lord is to give all we stand in need of.<br />
Moment by moment. Step by step. Until the day He calls us Home.<br />
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"Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work<br />
in you all perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6<br />
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With Love,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Camille<br />
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**Image in this post courtesy of Calvin ~<br />
Thank you so much my love. xoxo</div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-55774753245643504922016-10-28T00:00:00.000-07:002016-10-28T00:00:00.918-07:00Flashback Friday ~ Newlyweds<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Flashback to 1991...</span></div>
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...newlyweds.</div>
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Happy Friday!</div>
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With Love, Camille</div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-36820899370946045082016-10-24T00:00:00.000-07:002016-10-25T14:02:31.566-07:00Bigger than Fear<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was shortly before Austin's 17th birthday when</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">we found ourselves at Children's Hospital in the ICU.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">He had been admitted for one malady which very quickly took</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">a backseat to a much more serious one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">During that hospital stay, </span><br />
<a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2012/03/full-circle-update.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">our Austin was diagnosed with </a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2012/03/full-circle-update.html" target="_blank">Dilated Cardiomyopathy</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">which</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> had not previously been on anyone's radar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MC5gqFEM8rk/WAfY5aAnvdI/AAAAAAAAL1E/q318U22gKsonhbidJYoOqKBudvCWU6xCgCK4B/s1600/IMG_2372.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MC5gqFEM8rk/WAfY5aAnvdI/AAAAAAAAL1E/q318U22gKsonhbidJYoOqKBudvCWU6xCgCK4B/s640/IMG_2372.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">DCM, as it is commonly referred to,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">is a life-threatening condition. Austin was given a <span style="font-family: inherit;">little book</span>let</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">to read in an attempt to inform him of his new diagnosis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">He was too weak to read. So, he left it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I had a moment, I picked it up and read it through.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Austin asked me to give him the run down.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I didn't want to. Not then.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I told him that I <span style="font-family: inherit;">wanted to</span> wait until he was <span style="font-family: inherit;">out of ICU.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But, he insisted on knowing what he was up against.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I resisted. But, he pushed me for a brief synopsis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">He really wanted to know.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was grim and I didn't want to upset him unnecessarily.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The statistics</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">for DCM were grave. One<span style="font-family: inherit;"> third of children</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">diagnosed with the condition die<span style="font-family: inherit;">, one third live with</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">impaired heart function<span style="font-family: inherit;">, and one third fully recover.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I told him the potential was that he could die. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">He replied after only a moment...</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">"That was blunt!</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">And then, after a pause and thoughtful consideration,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"But, I<span style="font-family: inherit;">'m not afraid to die, because I know <span style="font-family: inherit;">where I am going".</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4PnBnugZTk0/WAfarVWDz_I/AAAAAAAAL1M/7LyxXadSoGUNozrUuNJyDiJqWv6rnd4QgCK4B/s1600/IMG_0062.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4PnBnugZTk0/WAfarVWDz_I/AAAAAAAAL1M/7LyxXadSoGUNozrUuNJyDiJqWv6rnd4QgCK4B/s640/IMG_0062.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It was a profound moment we <span style="font-family: inherit;">shared.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">He and I were alone and it was precious to witness<span style="font-family: inherit;"> his response<span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Austin had<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">looked death square<span style="font-family: inherit;">ly in the face and was able,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">as evidenced by his bold declaration<span style="font-family: inherit;">, to<span style="font-family: inherit;"> prove his faith was bigger than fear.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">From that moment on, he had a boldness<span style="font-family: inherit;"> in his witness </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">for the Lord<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and all that He has done for His people which warmed my heart.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">He was able to testify that we serve</span> a good and gracious Saviour</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Who does all things well and without mistake.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was incredibly encouraging to us as his parents.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was clear where he stood and in Whom he had put his trust.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Austin <span style="font-family: inherit;">was well aware of the situation he was in.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">However, he sought to live life to its fullest in spite of it.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">By God'<span style="font-family: inherit;">s great grace, he knew what was most important and lived ac<span style="font-family: inherit;">cordingly.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span> </span></span> </span></span> </span></span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">It is how we all ought to live. It is something we all ought to consider. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Eternal focus has a way of clearing<span style="font-family: inherit;"> out clutter.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">All that really matters is all that is left.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We have many happy memories of our precious son.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This particular memory is one that I hold dear to my heart.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We really didn't believe that Austin would fall into the one third</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">category of children who eventually die from DCM.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Lord graciously gave us just over 14 months more with our son</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">after his diagnosis. For that, and many other mercies, we are thankful.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">One day, the Lord will cause us to know all that we need to about these things.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Until then, we trust in His perfect and sovereign plan for us all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It is a blessing to</span> rest our hearts in His good purposes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is truly a wonderful thing to belong to Him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Are you the Lord's? Do you have the confidence in your future that our Austin had?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is only possible through <a href="https://www.gty.org/Resources/Articles/2425" target="_blank">the Lord Jesus Christ and His finished work</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The assur<span style="font-family: inherit;">ance of salvation</span></span> is available to all who come ~ <a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2011/01/something-to-ponder.html" target="_blank">see John 6:37</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There is nothing more precious than trusting in the Saviour<span style="font-family: inherit;">, </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">and knowing that <span style="font-family: inherit;">you <span style="font-family: inherit;">belong to Him. The<span style="font-family: inherit;">re <span style="font-family: inherit;">is a</span> wonderful peac<span style="font-family: inherit;">e </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">that comes with knowing where you will <span style="font-family: inherit;">be for<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span>all eternity</span></span></span>.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><a href="https://www.gty.org/Resources/Articles/2425" target="_blank">Look to Him and live</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With Love,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Camille</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">**The first photo in this post is from the hospital stay when we first learned</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">of Austin's DCM diagnosis. He was out of ICU and upstairs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">**The second photo is from Austin's last birthday card ~</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">the verses written there were such a comfort to his heart, and to ours.</span></div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-44368416155859316362016-10-20T00:00:00.000-07:002016-10-20T00:00:00.194-07:00With Christ<div style="text-align: center;">
"For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart,<br />
and to be with Christ, which is far better." Philippians 1:23<br />
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"Believers after death are 'with Christ'.</div>
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That answers many a difficult question, which otherwise might</div>
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puzzle man's busy, restless mind. The abode of dead saints,</div>
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their joys, their feelings, their happiness, all seem to be met</div>
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by this simple expression -- they are 'with Christ'.</div>
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I cannot enter into full explanations about the separate </div>
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state of departed believers. It is a high and deep subject,</div>
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such as man's mind can neither grasp nor fathom.</div>
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I know their happiness falls short of what it will be when</div>
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their bodies are raised again, in the resurrection at the last day,</div>
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and Jesus returns to earth. Yet I know also they enjoy a blessed rest,</div>
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a rest from labour, a rest from sorrow, a rest from pain -- and a rest from sin.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F8hgOjD4ZPg/WAefEvBaexI/AAAAAAAAL0s/_I_vkSHdkz8G5a-uo9jyX-a1GdPjlFE7wCK4B/s1600/IMG_0111.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F8hgOjD4ZPg/WAefEvBaexI/AAAAAAAAL0s/_I_vkSHdkz8G5a-uo9jyX-a1GdPjlFE7wCK4B/s640/IMG_0111.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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But it does not follow because I cannot explain these things,</div>
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that I am not persuaded they are far happier than they ever were on earth.</div>
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I see their happiness in this very passage:</div>
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they are 'with Christ', and when I see that I see enough.</div>
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If the sheep are with the Shepherd, if the members are with the Head,</div>
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if the children of Christ's family are with Him who loved them</div>
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and carried them all the days of their pilgrimage on earth,</div>
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all must be well, all must be right.</div>
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I cannot describe what kind of place paradise is,</div>
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because I cannot understand the condition of a soul separate from the body.</div>
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But I ask no brighter view of paradise than this -- that Christ is there.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wahaiFyhMk4/WAefKoy5FFI/AAAAAAAAL00/hEAvB8QLNIck8XGz9u_ET3RBEf4J92SJwCK4B/s1600/WM1.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wahaiFyhMk4/WAefKoy5FFI/AAAAAAAAL00/hEAvB8QLNIck8XGz9u_ET3RBEf4J92SJwCK4B/s640/WM1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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All other things in the picture which imagination draws of the</div>
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state between death and resurrection, are nothing in comparison of this.</div>
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How He is there, and in what way He is there, I know not.</div>
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Let me only see Christ in paradise when my eyes close in death, and that sufficeth me.</div>
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Well does the Psalmist say, </div>
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'In Thy presence is fullness of joy' (Ps. 16:11)...</div>
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...It may be you do not think much about your soul.</div>
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It may be you know little of Christ as your Saviour, and have never</div>
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tasted by experience that He is precious. And yet perhaps you hope to </div>
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go to paradise when you die.</div>
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Surely this passage is one that should make you think,</div>
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Paradise is a place where Christ is.</div>
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Then can it be a place that you would enjoy?</div>
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It may be you are a believer, and yet tremble at the thought of the grave.</div>
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It seems cold and dreary. You feel as if all before you </div>
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was dark and gloomy and comfortless. Fear not, but be encouraged</div>
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by this text. You are going to paradise, and Christ will be there."</div>
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Quoted from <a href="http://www.christianbook.com/holiness-j-c-ryle/9781848715066/pd/715066?kw=29064775092&mt=b&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=CJC24qOvgM8CFYF-fgodq30BQw" target="_blank">"Holiness" by J. C. Ryle</a> pages 186-87<br />
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With Love, Camille<br />
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**Photos in this post were taken just days after<br />
our Austin's body was laid to rest in <a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2013/08/austins-resurrection-bed.html" target="_blank">his resurrection bed</a>,<br />
and later in the summer after a marker had been installed.</div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-69440791885913946002016-10-18T17:22:00.000-07:002016-10-18T18:36:19.448-07:00Two Raggy Quilts<div style="text-align: center;">
In recent days, I put together two raggy quilts</div>
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for two precious little people. It was so much fun!<br />
One side is made up with squares of flannel...</div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yBZ9hsoYO8c/WAZmVrDNLEI/AAAAAAAALz8/IfVAqHqQV1YdFaUHVZumUMGVI3psSzlYgCK4B/s1600/unnamed-3.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yBZ9hsoYO8c/WAZmVrDNLEI/AAAAAAAALz8/IfVAqHqQV1YdFaUHVZumUMGVI3psSzlYgCK4B/s640/unnamed-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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...and the other side is made up of cotton prints.</div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NcImUSSvSiU/WAZmZUBNFKI/AAAAAAAAL0E/pgvWGauw-EMri1eVXtbxGtZ82k-PuTNbQCK4B/s1600/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NcImUSSvSiU/WAZmZUBNFKI/AAAAAAAAL0E/pgvWGauw-EMri1eVXtbxGtZ82k-PuTNbQCK4B/s640/unnamed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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I used 7 inch squares of fabric for these two quilts.<br />
And, they are both 8 squares by 8 squares in size. </div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r3LmyX-tHC0/WAZmdKVgqJI/AAAAAAAAL0M/-4QW5doEM9QdGkOc-ozcH1KUAqouzsXoACK4B/s1600/unnamed-2.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r3LmyX-tHC0/WAZmdKVgqJI/AAAAAAAAL0M/-4QW5doEM9QdGkOc-ozcH1KUAqouzsXoACK4B/s640/unnamed-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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I feel like a kid in a candy shop when I am <a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2016/10/the-quotidian-10-10-16.html" target="_blank">choosing fabric</a>.<br />
Piecing that fabric together, however, can be a bit more of a challenge.<br />
My sister helped with that process via texting.<br />
Technology can be an amazing tool, can't it? Thanks again, Janine. XO</div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MMXW0g9dLzo/WAZmk_1ZXiI/AAAAAAAAL0c/PwS1Hfotk0g9WkgS7Y5ukU9pbIoEKlZNQCK4B/s1600/unnamed-1.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MMXW0g9dLzo/WAZmk_1ZXiI/AAAAAAAAL0c/PwS1Hfotk0g9WkgS7Y5ukU9pbIoEKlZNQCK4B/s640/unnamed-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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For step-by-step instructions on how to put<br />
a raggy quilt together, <a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2015/02/simply-adorable-jean-quilt.html" target="_blank">click here</a>. So easy and so forgiving.</div>
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The main difference between these quilts and my first one is this ~<br />
the edges of <a href="http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2015/02/simply-adorable-jean-quilt.html" target="_blank">the jean quilt</a> haven't been snipped. But, I am planning to change that soon.<br />
The quilts in this post have been washed up and are all ready to be given away.</div>
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What projects do you have on the go? Tell me everything! :)</div>
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Have you ever made a raggy quilt? If not, why not? Ready...Set...Go!</div>
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Happy sewing/crafting!</div>
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With Love, Camille</div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-4634781108824631742016-10-17T00:00:00.000-07:002016-10-17T13:32:56.487-07:00The Hills are Alive....<div style="text-align: center;">
"The hills are alive, with the sound of music..."</div>
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It's what plays in my mind each time I look at this photo.</div>
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Calvin took it with his phone on a hike he was on last Monday.</div>
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Fraser and Emma, along with extended family, made up the hiking party.</div>
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Howie and I opted to stay home for the day.</div>
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After seeing this shot, I am not so sure we made the wisest choice. <br />
God's creation truly is glorious, wouldn't you agree?</div>
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Happy Monday!</div>
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With Love, Camille</div>
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345646302373200929.post-68244642014628864872016-10-14T10:27:00.002-07:002016-10-14T15:03:45.224-07:00Flashback Friday ~ Pink!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Three boys. I<span style="font-family: inherit;">n light of that fact,<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I was convinced</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">that our f<span style="font-family: inherit;">ourth <span style="font-family: inherit;">child would <span style="font-family: inherit;">follow suit.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We had <span style="font-family: inherit;">chosen names for our soon<span style="font-family: inherit;">-to-be-born little man<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">We </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">we</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">re prepared. Or, so we thought.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1yEm_l4h_ms/WAEVB_AgW4I/AAAAAAAALzE/R1JFEaSUW5Al7EsQoaaz0t7idmft2joigCK4B/s1600/IMG_0009.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1yEm_l4h_ms/WAEVB_AgW4I/AAAAAAAALzE/R1JFEaSUW5Al7EsQoaaz0t7idmft2joigCK4B/s640/IMG_0009.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">On the way to the hospital,<span style="font-family: inherit;"> while in labour, it da<span style="font-family: inherit;">wn<span style="font-family: inherit;">ed on me</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">that we might actually have a daughter this time around. </span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We hadn't settled on a name if <span style="font-family: inherit;">that were to be the case.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">But, it wouldn't be required.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> We just knew.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It<span style="font-family: inherit;"> should be obvious how that turned out.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3tENjEXaft4/WAEVE3OJklI/AAAAAAAALzM/5MTYRrImoGMxzVpzaEnKVlpbeLRJFWh4gCK4B/s1600/IMG_0011.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3tENjEXaft4/WAEVE3OJklI/AAAAAAAALzM/5MTYRrImoGMxzVpzaEnKVlpbeLRJFWh4gCK4B/s640/IMG_0011.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Howie had a favourite name for a girl, and I had mine.<br />
As soon as she was delivered, however, I had the final say.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We were beyond thrilled with our newest little family member.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The boys were <span style="font-family: inherit;">excited to <span style="font-family: inherit;">take <span style="font-family: inherit;">on the role</span> of being<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>big brothers<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>to a <span style="font-family: inherit;">lit<span style="font-family: inherit;">tle sister.<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Life as we kn<span style="font-family: inherit;">ew it would never be the same.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And, w</span>e all happi<span style="font-family: inherit;">ly embr<span style="font-family: inherit;">aced our new wo<span style="font-family: inherit;">rld of pink</span></span></span></span>! :)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Friday to you!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With Love, Camill<span style="font-family: inherit;">e</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">**Photos in this post were taken in 2003 ~</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Austin (8), Calvin (6), Fraser (4), and Emma (1)</span></div>
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