My New Year began differently this year. I have taken a trip to Minnesota to see an adopted son get married. Met some wonderful new people and had the opportunity to share a most special day with Jon and Jenika. The weather in Minn. was horrible and I have come to the conclusion that the people who live in the north country are very hardy otherwise they couldn’t survive the weather that Mother Nature brings them every year. But when the sun shines there is such a beauty to the country and the land. The wedding was simply elegant and so personal to Jon and Jenika. Every aspect and part of the wedding had such special meaning to it. We were blessed to partake of communion with Jon and his lovely bride. I have recieved communion many times but that was the most emotionally moving experience I have ever had. To be able to take the body of Christ with so many beleivers and share such an experience was more than I have ever experienced. Thank you to Pastor Steve for mentioning Adam’s relationship to Jon and the special bond they shared. Jim was honored to fill in for Adam and be a part of their special day. A very special thank you to Jon and Jenika for sharing their special day with us. I will carry it forever with me. Adam was there in spirit and all our hearts.
The New Year has started and I decided I wanted to start blogging again. I quit before because I felt I was getting too negative and I didn’t want to drag people down. I have come quite a ways since 2008 and I am ready to share again. Word was spoken over Jim and I the Summer after we watched Adam move to Heaven and we were told “that our later years would be greater than our former years”. We are beginning to see the greatness of our later years. Our lives are taking on new meaning and we are seeing the presence of God in our lives each and everyday. God has a plan for us and as long as we continue to pray things through we will see His plan for us more clearly as we move forward. I have no fear in moving forward but I am anxious to see His plan fulfilled in our lives. I am waiting with open arms to move into His blueprint for our lives. May you all be open armed waiting for God to quide and direct your lives into His plan for you. Much love From the Philippi’s
