84 days on the road
6th floor, between the inter-coastal waterway and the Golf of Mexico.
days are mostly sunny
yet, there is a constant haze just above the surface
the fog rolls in daily
sometimes you look up and you can see it coming
this huge wall
other times, you turn your back for a minute and it seems to engulf you without your knowing
you can barely see the road ahead
it always seems to lift, but it never goes away completely
it is still beautiful
despite the fog
in the fog
more beautiful because of the fog
and, yet
days are mostly sunny
Just stopping by to say I think of you and your family everyday. A place for you all in my heart forever.
aka (kj — sil of Lisa and her beautiful six)
Yes, that is how I would imagine it to be… Beautifully put, as I swallow this lump in my throat… There will always be beautiful days… I am wishing more and more beautiful days for you.
The beauty inbetween.Most likely the easiest and most difficult part.Continued prayers as you journey forward.
I know that fog all too well…
Glad you are able to see the beauty even with thaat fog there. It’s a place to start.
” I once was lost, but now I’m found. Was blind, but now I see.”
Remember way back when, there was a time when we talked about God’s Will and the Grace of God? I truly believe it’s by God’s Grace (and “your Grace”) that your finding your way.
LOVE you Jess!
Hugs to you! That’s all I got right now!
Love you! Fog or no fog.
Thinking of you as you continue this journey. I’m inspired by your strength. Lots of prayers from Kansas!
FOG
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
Carl Sandburg
Fog is amazing to me. But, I’m ready for it to go away!
Fog is such a crazy thing…especially when you can see it coming, or drive and get above it.
Know that the Lord is always with you, wrapping His loving arms around you and holding on tight!
Psalms 18:2-6 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.
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Know that I’m praying!
Colossians 3:14-17 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
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The sea is very restful and beautiful and looking at the ocean is like looking at God.
Psalm 77
i guess the fog never really leaves….
maybe just lifts a little….
hoping today’s a little clearer for you & yours…
peace.
What a lovely way to put it.
Thinking about you guys often, especially during the holiday season.
xoxo
Shannon
Know that you’re always in my thoughts and prayers!
Psalms 28:6-7 Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
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Beautiful and simply put – no other words are necessary!! We love you!!
Just want to let you know that I am thinking of you and your family as the holidays approach. I am sorry that Tuesday is not here for them. I hope that you can find joy in some part of the season and have comfort in knowing that she is watching over you.
Praying hard in Seattle!
Psalms 46:1-5 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
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You have such a talent with words. I am praying that you continue to see the beauty through the fog and that most days are clear but on the foggy days you find the strength to light the way. My heart is broken for your family and the loss of Tuesday. As the holidays are upon us I think of you all and pray that the amazing strength and bonds that radiate through your family will shine strong this Christmas and together you will help each other get through the fog. In the meantime know that I am praying for you. Take care <3
Continuing to pray!
Psalms 46:10-11 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
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On this Christmas Eve look to the only source of true hope, peace, and salvation! Praying!
Matthew 1:20-23 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
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Thinking of you today and praying that you and your family are finding joy on this Christmas day.
I started the day thinking about all the people I have lost and I wanted to lock myself in the closet and cry. Then I reminded myself that even though I am missing the ones that were taken from me too soon, I have so much to celebrate right in front of me. Even though I hold my Dad and my Grandpa so close in my heart, the heavy sadness lifts just a little as take joy in celebrating this day and every day together with my family. I know losing a parent is not anything like the loss of a child, but I wanted to share this with you.
God Bless & Merry Christmas!
Whoever posted the Carl Sandburg wrote my thoughts exactly!! I remember singing it when I was in middleschool choir … I remember thinking that the final word “on” took absolutely FOREVER…i never could make it through the whole word without sneaking a breath….your situation reminds me of that …maybe you just need to stop and take your breath and the “move on” can finally come and be over with
Know that I’m still here praying!
John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
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Isaiah 63:7-9: I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses. For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour. In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.
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Beautiful! Thought about you a lot over the last few days…
I found your blog about year ago. There was a link on another blog that said ‘Pray Tuesday for Tuesday’. I, of course, was curious. Little did I know that I would fall into the middle of your horrible struggle with your beautiful daughter. I, too, have twin girls born November 2006. I can’t imagine your pain or your grief. It at times it just too much to bear. It is then that I start to log of the computer that I am reminded that you don’t have this luxury. You can’t just log out of this pain or sorrow. Know that I have prayed many times for you, your husband, and your other children. I so wish I knew why such things happen. I just wanted you to know that there is a mommy in Texas that thinks of you often and lifts you up as often as I can. I pray that God will continue to give you the strength you need to just get up each morning and know that there are some out there that are trying to bear at least some of your load in Christian love. Praying for you.
Love and miss all of you terribly… xxoo
Love the poem. Miss you. Been enjoying our chats lately.
Here praying!
Psalm 71:1-3 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me. Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.
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thinking of you all today….and praying for you….
much love….
-colleen
Continuing to pray!
Psalm 71:5-8 For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother’s bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee. I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge. Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.
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Praising the Lord for the poignant and precious words posted on my daughter’s
blog and for the faithful prayers of His servants in lifting up the Whitt family
in prayer on such a regular basis.
May Romans 8:28 be revealed in the new year!
Praying right now!
Psalm 71:14-17 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof. I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only. O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
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I find something so mysteriously beautiful about fog.
These verses give such great comfort! Praying!
Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
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Lifting up prayers!
Psalm 3:3-5 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
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What a blessing and comfort to have eyewitness testimony of Christ’s life. Praying!
I John 1:1-4: That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full
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