In case you missed this post on my Facebook page last night, I wanted to share it with you today as it was really special. Here's what I wrote and the pictures that followed:
"My sweet Daughter in law Rose and I went out to watch the sunset together. It was a special time of enjoying God’s majesty in the skies while we talked about life together. I am very thankful God sent us a daughter in love to love our son and who also enjoys spending time with his family. We are truly blessed. And the skies were beautiful too. Thank You Lord for both blessings today."
These are the pictures I took as we stood out there beside Still Waters Pond, watching, waiting for the sun to go down, and talking about life. The pictures here are not exactly in order of appearance, but it really doesn't matter. It was just such a lovely time.
The mosquitoes were biting my legs and arms, but I didn't want to spoil the moment by suggesting we go back inside. It was such a special time with my dear daughter in love. I don't have a daughter of my own, and so God, in His mercy and great love, provided Rose for me to love and enjoy. I am eternally grateful.
Rose's own mother passed away from a long illness not long after Rose and Benton got married, and so I kind of became her "mother" by default. Thankfully, God arranged for us to live in a fairly close proximity, and so we are able to get together often as a family and enjoy a really sweet relationship.
Last evening the "kids" came over around 3:00 and Rose brought a pork loin roast to cook. We put it in the oven and peeled potatoes for mashed potatoes and made a salad. Then we just sat and visited until the roast was cooked and then we mashed the potatoes and made gravy and put it all on the table and sat down and enjoyed a delicious dinner. Afterwards we played that "Deer in the Headlights" card game again for awhile, until time to go out and watch for the sunset.
The skies never did get very colorful like they sometimes do at sunset, but the clouds against the blue skies and the reflections on the water and silhouettes of the trees was still quite beautiful and interesting. And we both enjoyed the time together so much.
I can't really put it all into words, but if you knew the whole "back story", you would understand. But that is not really my story to tell, just to appreciate and be thankful for how God works all things together for good...
Romans 8:28 NKJV
"28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God,
to those who are the called according to His purpose."
Psalm 113
"1 Praise the Lord!
Praise, O servants of the Lord,
Praise the name of the Lord!
2 Blessed be the name of the Lord
From this time forth and forevermore!
3 From the rising of the sun to its going down
The Lord’s name is to be praised.
4 The Lord is high above all nations,
His glory above the heavens.
5 Who is like the Lord our God,
Who dwells on high,
6 Who humbles Himself to behold
The things that are in the heavens and in the earth?
7 He raises the poor out of the dust,
And lifts the needy out of the ash heap,
8 That He may seat him with princes—
With the princes of His people.
9 He grants the barren woman a home,
Like a joyful mother of children.
Praise the Lord!"
Amen.
The photos are gorgeous and I know how much it means to sit and watch the light get darker and darker even when it doesn't get colorful it's still gorgeous and it's such a sweet story that they put you and Rose together for you to have a daughter and her to have a mother when she needed it. It's a beautiful story
ReplyDeleteRose is special, that is for sure, my friend. Your posts are always uplifting, smiles. It looks like it wants to rain, the Univ. of Fl. game is on weather delay, your closer to Gainesville, so I am sure you're getting rain.
ReplyDeleteOh, you and your camera have done it again! What a blessing you and Rose are to one another. That's a gift I'm sure neither of you take for granted.
ReplyDelete"God shed His grace on thee"!
Rose is such a blessing for all of you, Pamela. She is like a daughter more than a daughter-in-law, and I know she loves you as a mom. Your photos are gorgeous, too.
ReplyDeleteBlessings always!
Yes! Praise The Lord, over and over. Your photos are always lovely and I know your time with dear Rose was beyond special. Dinner sounds delicious, by the way!! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteRose is blessed to have you and you are so blessed to have her!
ReplyDeleteLovely post -- except for the mosquitos..... the only reason I can think as to why God created them was to provide fish food!
That’s so special about you and Rose having a mother/daughter relationship and enjoying your time together.
ReplyDeleteI bet it was nice as you watched the sunset except for those mosquitoes! The photos are pretty.
You are all blessed to have each other. Lovely photos and post!
ReplyDeleteThank you! May I ask who this is? I love hearing from friends far and near, but I do also love to know who you are! Thank you so much for your kind words.
DeleteI think your photos are beautiful, God's creation. And you and Rose are very blessed to have one another 😃
ReplyDeleteAnswering your question about our son Aaron, he was ordained a deacon in October last year and has just over 2 years to go before he is fully ordained. He has waited a long time for this, he first felt called as a teenager and this is the third time he applied. The first 2 times he withdrew himself as he didn't feel the timing was right. We're very proud of him for sticking to his values and persevering.
That is wonderful news! I know you are proud of him, and rightly so! It isn't easy being "called" to the ministry and all of the preparation that goes into that. May God bless Aaron and his family and guide him in all his ways.
DeleteThe skies are beginning to have a Fall-ish tint to them, aren't they?! This is my favorite time of the year. It's cooler, the skies are prettier, and the migratory birds and animals are on the move. Blessings. 💙
ReplyDeleteGod has been good to give you Rose and you for Rose. He is amazing like that. I always love your nature photos.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you and your daughter-in-law had that time together. I know I love having time with my mother-in-law. As always such beautiful photos.
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