July!

Wow, we are halfway through July already! This summer has passed by really fast, and I don't know about you all but I feel like all the things I wanted to do this summer has not been done yet. But I am not complaining seeing as August is a pretty busy month. I have been working A LOT... my excuse for not posting anything on here in a while.

A little update on the past month.... crazy thunderstorms came upon us.. with lots of wind... took down some branches in the front yard of everyone on my street. Then we had this shoot last week, there were 7 killed and a car chase before the shooter ended up killing himself. Sad, those 7 victims are being buried this week. We thank God there were not more victims.

Hope your summer is going good!

Drinking From My Saucer

I've Never Made A Fortune
and It's Probably Too Late Now
but I Don't Worry About That Much
i'm Happy Anyhow
and As I Go Along Life's Journey
i'm Reaping Better Than I Sow
i'm Drinking From My Saucer
'cause My Cup Has Overflowed

haven't Got A Lot Of Riches
and Sometimes The Going's Tough
but I've Got Loving Ones Around Me
and That Makes Me Rich Enough
i Thank God For His Blessings
and The Mercies He's Bestowed
i'm Drinking From My Saucer
'cause My Cup Has Overflowed

o, Remember Times When Things
went Wrong
my Faith Wore Somewhat Thin
but All At Once The Dark Clouds Broke
and Sun Peeped Through Again
so Lord, Help Me Not To Gripe
about The Tough Rows That I've Hoed
i'm Drinking From My Saucer
"cause My Cup Has Overflowed

if God Gives Me Strength And Courage
when The Way Grows Steep And Rough
i'll Not Ask For Other Blessings
i'm Already Blessed Enough
and May I Never Be Too Busy
to Help Others Bear Their Loads
then I'll Keep Drinking From My Saucer
"cause My Cup Has Overflowed!" Lenelle

SUMMER!

After two days of humidity we have been experiencing a cold front, but now the weather has turned warm again... at least mid day it is nice, after dinner it turns chilly again but i am not complaining! It is nice to feel the sun on your face again even if it is for part of the day.

So, last week I headed to Tunnel Park with a few of my friends and family. Cherise and Andrew Bergsma, Mark Moerdyk, Ian Macleod, Brian Najapfor, Jyoti Chakravartty, and Michelle Vandentoorn. It was a beautiful day out, we grilled burgers.. or should i say.. Mark grilled burgers.. delicious! Then we headed off to the water to get our first swim in. It was COLD, but refreshing. Pictures soon to be posted i hope..

This week thursday, i am also planning on heading to the beach with 3 other girls.. I hope to take my camera and get a few shots in. One of the girls is getting married in August and moving to Ireland so want to spend time with her and capture memories before she leaves.

                                ^{Psalm 29
1} Give unto the LORD, O you mighty ones,
         Give unto the LORD glory and strength.
 ² Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name;
         Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
        
 ³ The voice of the LORD is over the waters;
         The God of glory thunders;
         The LORD is over many waters.
 ⁴ The voice of the LORD is powerful;
         The voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
        
 ⁵ The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars,
         Yes, the LORD splinters the cedars of Lebanon.
 ⁶ He makes them also skip like a calf,
         Lebanon and Sirion like a young wild ox.
 ⁷ The voice of the LORD divides the flames of fire.
        
 ⁸ The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness;
         The LORD shakes the Wilderness of Kadesh.
 ⁹ The voice of the LORD makes the deer give birth,
         And strips the forests bare;
         And in His temple everyone says, “Glory!”
        
 ¹⁰ The LORD sat enthroned at the Flood,
         And the LORD sits as King forever.
 ¹¹ The LORD will give strength to His people;
         The LORD will bless His people with peace.
                          


Well, off to enjoy the weather outside...
Lenelle

Life after the Rapture

Interesting how everyone's life just seems to continue after May 21. The predicted rapture never happened and if it did people don't seem very worried they were not raptured. Even many followers of Harold Camping were saying they had their doubts about the whole May 21 date and that even the final ending of the world supposedly happening on Oct 21 doesn't seem to phase people anymore. What has this world come to? It says in Matthew 25:13 "Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh", or in Mark 13:32 "But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father". So obviously, these predictions are false and the bible talks about False Prophets coming and deceiving people- Matthew 24:24 "For there shall arise false Christs , and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; in so much that, it it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect". These people are not led by God, so we really need to keep watch for those who try to deceive us and turn our hearts away from the truth in Jesus.

Lenelle

By the grace of God go I

My first post! And what to say? Only that I have felt more and more blessed as each day goes by with the little reminders from others and through my bible reading that God is always here. He always was, is and will still be the same till the end of my life and even beyond because He never changes! He has given me life for which I am very grateful to Him. He has spared my family as well in the many adventures we take together or separate. He has blessed my sister with a baby to be born around September 20, Lord willing. He has given me a job and a house, a room mate to live with and food to put on my table. The blessings never end!

As I sit here typing I am enjoying the beautiful weather coming through my open windows. Even my cats are basking in the sun and breathing the new smells from outside. The past (almost) week, we have had one day after another with temperatures in the 30s, 40s, and today even the 50s! In the middle of February! Enjoy the weather while it lasts, for winter is not over yet.

"Show my your ways, O Lord, guide me in your truth and teach me" Psalm 25 :4-5

Lenelle