Hey friends, how are you today? It is another beautiful day in my neighborhood. Although we are under partly cloudy skies, we basked beneath the sunshine. Fortunately, the rain arrives later at night which grants us the opportunity to live abundant lives in the daylight. How are you? How has your summer been so far?
Summer has been kind to us, thank you for asking. I have been golfing, running, walking, vacationing and so much more. Yes, I am outside. We visited our first born who lives in Dayton, OH for her birthday. Then hubby and I went went to Myrtle beach with great friends. Anna (our second) and I have tried LED sauna and enjoyed the experience.
We attended two concerts so far. I had the best time at both of them. CeCe Winans came to our city right around my birthday. It’s like Someone told her. Of course, it could also be because it was Mother’s Day too. But why spoil my fun? Then the legendary Toby Mac, my new favorite singer, Jamie MacDonald and a few others came to our city. That concert was phenomenal.
The Lord has surely blessed us with wonder at His grace and mercy. We watched the movie ‘He Calls Me Daughter’ together as a ladies’ group. That time was truly special. Spending time with others allows me to see that I’m not alone on this journey. Millions of people, just like me, did not grow up with their father. But that’s not the end of our story. Beneath the heartache, our Lord was overwriting another chapter. This chapter reminds us that He is our Heavenly Father. He is more loving, more merciful, more gracious, more giving. He is good and kind and He loves us so completely.
I am thankful our girls have their father in their lives. I am thankful the Lord blessed them with a godly man who loves his children. But Heavenly Father, how thankful I am, that my girls know You as their Heavenly Father. They join me in calling you their ‘Abba… Father’.
Well… that ‘short’ post took a turn. How are you friends?
Here in photos are a look at our summer so far…
Myrtle Beach
Golf tournaments and fun
How was your summer? Do you know my Heavenly Father?
Becoming HIS Tapestry 
19 responses to “BASKING IN GRACE: A Summer to Remember”
I don’t know how my summer could have been much better. Our summer camps were blessed of the Lord with many teens and children … several who accepted Jesus as their Savior. Many who are now attending once a week Bible study to keep growing. One of my grandsons got married and we got to see our littlest great granddaughter. Yes it’s been a good summer … oh and our garden did good.
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Yeah 👍🏽 isn’t our God wonderful!! He is good.
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Sorry to hear you did not grow up with your earthly father but glad you know God as your heavenly father and that he blessed you with a godly husband so you could watch him be a father to your precious daughters.
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Yes, yes, I am so blessed. God is good
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Glad you have had fun summer adventures Brenda. I like the pics from nature. Just think only three or four months until snow 🙂
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Noooo 😆 I’m not ready, but time marches on
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I’m so sorry, Brenda, you didn’t have the opportunity to grow up with your father. The joy in your life now (that I sense in between the lines of what you write!) demonstrates that Heavenly Father love, grace, and blessing works miracles in the hearts of those who don’t know their dads here on earth.
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Amen and amen 🙏🏽 so many times in my life, I’ve forgotten that I am without my earthly father. My Heavenly Father gives me so much love and grace and mercy. I am blessed
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Glad you’ve been enjoying your summer! God is faithful to show us His goodness.
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Amen and 🙏🏽 we’ve spent so much time out of the house. Our God is good
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Sounds like a wonderful time 😊
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We’ve had a great time, praise the Lord. How was your summer ?
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In Australia here, we are at the tail end of winter. Looking forward to warmer weather 😊
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My husband wants desperately to visit your country. It’s on his bucket list 🥰🥰 pray that warmer weather reaches you
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Thank you and I hope you both can make that trip and have a wonderful time together exploring Australia 😊
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I sigh with you in peace and contentment on your beach.
We’ve had a summer of traveling to new grandbaby, and to memory care mom (also with my wonderful sister). Much as I love summer, I am glad to live in a region with four seasons. I look forward to Fall.
Love your photos. ❤️ and you
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As someone who is going through hot flashes, I can’t wait for the fall. I do enjoy the cooler temps. But for now, I endure 😂😂😍. The Lord is good
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Looks and sounds like a beautiful summer!☀️
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We are certainly having a great time. The Lord is good to us
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