The Other Side of a Cloudy Day

This is a picture of a spot in town that I have been liking to go to to sit in quiet and read my Bible. There have been a lot of cloudy days recently. Outside and in my heart.

But God's word is refreshing. Always.

When I flew to Kansas a while ago it was a dreary day down here on the earth.

After the plane bumped through the clouds, I looked out the window and this is what I saw:

In my head I thought, "This is the other side of a cloudy day." No matter the dreariness of the day, rest assured, this is what is on the other side of those clouds.

Psalm 113:3

From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets,
the name of the LORD is to be praised.

Jesus Messiah

I think this is an awesome praise song and these kids are amazing!

Zephaniah 3:17

The LORD your God is with you,
He is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
He will quiet you with his love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.

Some More Answers To Some More Random Questions

Another great list of questions from Linda@2nd Cup of Coffee. Go there to see who all participated this week.



1. Candy corn: Your thoughts? Yum! My daughter-in-law made a candy corn/peanut mixture that I couldn't stop eating.

2. Briefly, what was the first conversation you ever had with your spouse? (or best friend, if you're not married.) (Or someone significant, like your librarian.) I don't remember the very first conversation. We were both involved in the same Christian fellowship group in college and knew each other for a few years before we started dating. I remember a conversation after I had spent the summer in Colorado at a camp and at an Evangelism Project. Pete wanted to hear all about my summer and so we met at lunch on campus and talked. That was the beginning of building our friendship that led to him being my best friend.

3. Could you ever become a vegetarian? No, no, no. I don't mind a meatless meal once in a while, but not all the time. Love a good steak, pork chop or chicken.

4. Have you ever dressed up your pet in a costume? Since I don't have a pet, I'd have to say no.

5. Name something about childhood that you miss (like Clark Bars, Teaberry Gum, Malibu Barbie, cracking fake eggs on people's heads with your fist and "It's the Great Pumpkin" airing only once a year). Going to my neighbor's house to watch "The Brady Bunch" in prime-time.

6. Have you ever won a trophy? If not, what do you deserve a trophy for? Nope. I have no idea what I would have or could have deserved a trophy for.

7. When do you think is the appropriate time to begin playing Christmas music each year? I don't start listening to it until the day after Thanksgiving. Is that too late?

8. What's your favorite board game? Life. But my husband doesn't like it. I like it because it doesn't take a lot of strategy. That's probably why my husband doesn't like it.

9. How do you feel about surprises (receiving, not giving)? Yes, please! Sadly, no one has ever given me a surprise birthday party. (Kinda whiny, I know...)

10. Is it easy for you to say, "I'm sorry?" My first thought was "of course not." But the more I thought about it I would have to say it depends on who it is I need to apologize to. I can be stubborn.

11. What is your favorite candle scent? The one that smells good... I once got a candle holder that came with coffee scented candles and just could not stand the smell. I threw the candles away.

12. October is traditionally "open house" time in public schools. If you had a literal open house in your home (like a reception) what light snacks would you serve visitors and what would you show them (as in art projects, graded papers) that would uniquely represent you? I would serve desserts, because I make desserts for Bible study every week. Someone at church a few weeks ago said something about having heard that I was a good baker and they weren't even in our Bible study! Maybe I would put out my Bible, and some of the quilts I have made, or pictures of quilts. This blog would be a good thing to display since it really tells about me.

He Did This

After I dropped Pete off for work this morning, I plopped in my newest CD by Selah. This song had me on my knees in thanksgiving in no time. (Okay not really on my knees since I was driving and all...) (The video isn't by Selah, but the message is most definitely the same.)

How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory

Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

The Cabin

When we starting talking about going to Door County for our vacation get-away, I struggled for a bit to figure out where we would stay. A motel was just not the ticket. We wanted something that was not in the midst of a bunch of people. I read on another blog about someone using a site called vrbo.com. (Vacation Rentals By Owner). So I investigated that and found the perfect place. We had been leaning towards a place on the water and were not sure about being in the woods. We debated between a couple of places, and the price ended up being the deciding factor.

Once we got there, our minds were quickly relieved.
This was the view out the back. We looked at this during every meal. So peaceful. Soooo quiet.
This was the view out the front door. Isn't it beautiful?

Once inside the cabin it was quickly evident that the owners are Christians! There was a plaque in the kitchen that said, "Life - The time God gives you to determine where you will spend eternity." And many other evidences from the movies to the books to the cross outside the back door.

The picture below was in the bathroom. Wash me and I will be whiter than snow. Pslam 51:7

This painting was in our bedroom. It says: His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.
The following pictures are of the interior:
Look! My own personal chef! :) Yep, that amazing husband of mine planned and cooked every meal! I am so spoiled!



I think the coolest feature was this quiet-close toilet seat. If you've never seen one then clearly you don't watch enough HGTV.

Update:

We saw my mom this morning a 6am before she went into surgery. We left shortly after that to head down to Kansas to see the kids. Pete is taking Megan to the sight of her PCAT (Pharmacy College Admissions Test) tomorrow.

About 10am we got a call from my dad saying that the surgery was done and Mom had come through fine. They did a triple by-pass (complete with taking artery from her leg) but the heart valve the doctor thought was damaged didn't need any repair. That was good news.

I talked to my sister a bit ago and mom is recovering in ICU and not listening to orders to not talk very much. :) Thank you to all of you for praying!