We bought our first round of fresh cherries this weekend...
...so sweet and juicy.
Such losses....we've cried many tears for all the victims found and those not recovered at this time. For the loss of loved ones....homes...possessions.....
I pray for comfort and understanding for all those involved in this terrible tragedy.
We are thankful for the sun....
much more thankful for the SON
Without HIM, we couldn't handle the kind of tragedy
of the floods we've had here in Texas, Oklahoma
and all the other states and countries.
Please join us in prayer for all.
Please join us in prayer for all.
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It is tragic to think of the devastation to families. Prayers for peace and comfort.
ReplyDeleteSo much tragedy. We too are happy to see sunshine in Texas. Praying for all affected by the horrendous, widespread flooding.
ReplyDeleteMany prayers for all involved.
ReplyDeleteIt is so sad. How fast things can be swept away. Yes the sun and the SON will make things bright again . Not to those that have lost so much, it will take time for sure.
ReplyDeleteYou said it very well. I love cherries and see if they have them in here.
ReplyDeleteLife is fragile, can be fleeting, and nature rules us at all times. My thoughts too, to everyone in the path of all that water.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, these horrors have been mind boggling. Almost beyond comprehension.
ReplyDeleteWe must never take for granted, our safety, or the safety of our loved ones.
Gentle hugs,
"Auntie" Tessa
Makes me grateful for where I live weather wise. No earthquakes like California, no hurricanes like Florida, no extreme cold like the north, and not nearly as many tornadoes/floods as Texas and Oklahoma. But never truly know what mother nature can do at any time.
ReplyDeletealso I like cherries, but man are they are expensive. I usually cheap out and get grapes instead. Grapes are like off-brand cherries.
Praying for your state and those that have lost their lives, livelihoods and homes. God bless Texas and Oklahoma. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteAmen friend! Katie has been checking on all her BU friends each day!! She is glad to be home, but worries about those she left behind.
ReplyDeleteSo very sad. What a beautifully written post to remember our friends around the country who are having great challenges.
ReplyDeleteYes, praying for Texas! You said it so well...it is heartbreaking. I have one Texas buddy who is battling a sinkhole and another trying to keep her home from flooding. Oh it has to be so mind numbing and wearying.
ReplyDeleteMy Texas heart has been hurting for all those lost and devasted by these floods.
ReplyDeleteLinda
The Corpus families are all longtime friends of several of my very close friends. The tragedy is close to home. It is all very painful as the search continues.
ReplyDeleteSo hard to get out of my mind as this horrible news is so close to home. But for the grace of God there go I
ReplyDeleteWe really have been thinking of all of you wonderful souls and praying a lot. We know you do it for us Northerners when tornadoes and snowstorms come. Great kinship through blogging and then the news.
ReplyDeleteJane xxx
Still so many people affected even though the rains have stopped. We are still under flash flood warnings because the waters are just cresting...well that was yesterday...not sure about today.
ReplyDeleteIt is SO SAD to see how the floods and storms have damaged homes, land and taken lives:( PRAYERS continue!
ReplyDeleteYes BJ, indeed we do. My son in Austin has an account in Wimberly and was amazed at how devastated their town is with flood waters. One of his friends lost his home and had all of his possessions in his car. How very, very sad. Lovely post as always!
ReplyDeleteAmen! You've said it all so well, bj, and our prayers will continue. Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteBJ, every night on the news there is word of finding yet another victim, and it is revisiting this tragic event. My mind is on the husband/father who survived his family being lost to the flood. Not sure how anyone could ever cope with this. It is definitely nice to see some sunshine in Texas!
ReplyDeleteI watch the news every night to see what the weather is out there in Texas and Oklahoma. It is always bad news about the floods and I sit here and cry for the poor people who have lost loved ones and their homes. I have a grandson and his family who live in Arlington but so far they are okay. Glad you and your family are okay. Have a blessed day. Madeline
ReplyDeleteThe floods have been a mess. I am thankful that the drought is over, though. In the midst of every storm there is something to be thankful for. We have water. Such a simple thing. Yet, vital to life.
ReplyDeleteBJ,
ReplyDeleteAren't Cherries especially sweet and juicy this year? Loving them, on my post tonight there will be a photo of a bowl of Cherries too. Oh BJ so terribly sad, keeping them in my prayers, I'm following on CNN with a sad heart.
xoxo,
Vera
Praying for perseverance of faith for the people of Texas and all others in their struggles.
ReplyDeleteThe cherries look yummy. The RG often requests Cherry Pie for his birthday.
Doesn't it just break your heart to see some of those photos? People losing everything they had - some including their lives. Praying for sun and comfort for all of those affected.
ReplyDeleteJudy
Such true words about the tragic loss in these storms. May God comfort all who have suffered so much. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful, heartfelt post, bj. How does one handle these things without Jesus? I never want to find out. Such a terrible tragedy.
ReplyDeleteoh so sorry that's happened, everyone is recovering now :-(
ReplyDeleteWe too shed many tears for all,those people...missing families, lost families. Thank you so much for this caring post. Only through the love of Jesus can we get through these times...
ReplyDeletePrayers go out to you and to everyone affected. As I've said before I can't even imagine.
ReplyDeleteCindy
Sweet post bj. Amazing ... with just a little sun, how quickly we need to water the outdoor plants. We are so thankful for the wonderful rain, but sad that people and property have been harmed. The prayer list just gets longer and longer.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Audrey Z.
Beautiful post. Very sweet. BTW I like your new look. Have a great Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteDitto.. It is a shame that up here in the Midwest we are getting very little news of this. Sad!
ReplyDeleteLucky you. I stopped to buy some this weekend too but when the man told me they £4 for a little pot of them (which is about $7) I decided that I didn't need them that badly
ReplyDeletemollyxxx
I haven't heard about the floods, but now that I know I will say a prayer for all the victims.
ReplyDeleteThe best part of cherries is to see who can spit out the pit the farthest! lol
Hi Bj,
ReplyDeleteWe get so little info on all the floods and the impact this has had here in Chicago. I am sending prayers for all of the victims.
So sad.
Kris
I can not imagine what they are all going through. I join you in praying for anyone affected by these terrible floods.
ReplyDeleteBJ , I think the floods were a horrible thing...so scary and unexpected in places. I pray the people who lost everything get the help they need. I was glad to see the rain move out of Texas. Praying this does not happen again. Bless you, xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteAmen to that.
ReplyDeleteDiana
My sweet BJ, what a touching post.... you are so kind and thoughtful, my friend, and my prayers are joining yours. My heart is heavy for those who have lost loved ones.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear one, for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. Enjoy your day!
A tender, caring, loving post. . .
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