Bigger Picture Moments - Rest . . .

"Come unto me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" Matt. 11:28

'Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart:

 and you shall find rest unto your souls." Matt. 11:29 

"And he came out of his sleep, and gave strong orders to the wind, and said to the sea, Peace, be at rest. And the wind went down, and there was a great calm." Mark 4:39

"Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; 

moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope" Acts 2:26

"that I may come to you in joy through the will of God, and together with you, find rest."Romans 15:32

"so that your trust might rest not on the wisdom of man but on the power of God." 1 Cor. 2:5

"And on His name shall the nations rest their hopes." Matt. 12:21

So thankful I was able to rest my weary soul this week - special time spent with my sister 

and friends - in this very picturesque resting spot was just what the Dr. ordered. 

I will make it a point to rest in Him more often in such lovely places! 

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Bigger Picture Moments - Laughter is the best medicine

I appear calm on the outside - most moments anyway. But, there is a storm brewing. I do not know what comes next or what lies ahead. I cannot tell you what the next chapter in our lives will bring. I had carefully laid plans. Brick by brick I'd paved what I thought was the way - and it crumbles. 

I trust in Him - it is all His. I've given all over to the One I know plans much better than I. Still it's frightening - as I breathe through the moments - pray and wait to see what comes next. 

My heart hurts - it's heavy - yet I trust. He reaches out - He sent me angels to remind me - He KNOWS

He knows just what I need - when I need it - and this week - He knew WHOM. 

Thank you my friends - who've walked with me through a lifetime. I am so grateful for those who can make me laugh until I cry. The women in my life who know me so well - and love me anyway. 

The picture's not clear . . .  but the joy is

Some 30 takes . . . and we cannot stop laughing to get a pic of all 3 

We've walked different paths - had different dreams - but time and difference doesn't come between true friends. We don't always understand - but we don't have to. I'm so very thankful for the friends God has placed in my life and it's time like these I remember - Laughter is the best medicine! 

(God knew just what I needed) 

Thank you girls - sunset at the beach again next week - please -  I'll be FINE . . .

Maybe we'll manage that photo of all three!