Saturday, January 18, 2014

In Loving Memory of Jayne Johnson


In honor of T.J.'s Mom


"...In Your presence is fullness of joy..."
Psalm 16:11


Pastor Ron Case spoke
of the hope and comfort we have in Jesus
when we believe, trust in, cling to, and rely upon Him.
He quoted Jim Elliot, a missionary -
 "I desire not a long life but a full one."
Jayne lived a full life,
for which we are thankful.


My son Daniel played some of the families favorite hymns, 
It was so touching to close the service with everyone singing 
"How Great Thou Art".


At Riverside National Cemetery
where we were summoned to attention
by the beautiful notes of a bagpipe player.
With family seated and friends gathered
Pastor Ron continued his words of comfort
by reminding us what Psalm 37:7 says.
"Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him..."
Jayne's waiting was over
 and Christ's promise realized
 of a place He had prepared for her.
He assured us that if Jayne could speak to us today
 she would tell us eternity is REAL!

As a daughter stood to honor her Mother
T.J.'s sweet voice stilled the warm afternoon air
sharing from one of Jayne's favorite devotion books.
Dogeared and well read she repeated the words
on our handout that had ministered to Jayne so many times.


"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul."
Psalm 23:1-3



The Heart & Keeper of The Home
gave T.J. and Chelsea a 
"Welcome Home" rose bush.
A beautiful yellow rose that in "flower language" mean friendship. 
 Jayne has most certainly been Welcomed Home!


Friday, January 10, 2014

"Monthly 10"


As we continue to celebrate our 10th year together
I have some exciting things planned and some surprises up ahead 
and today I want to introduce you to my 

"Monthly 10"

On the 10th of each month I am going to highlight one of you from our group!

This month it is our 

Chelsea!!



Surrounded by family and friends cheering her on
Chelsea completed college early in December.
Here is how Chelsea summed up college:

 "Three and a half years of growing, learning, seeking, 
loving, stretching, dreaming, 
and praying that I wouldn't trade for anything. "





Chelsea and Luke got engaged!!



When I asked her about the new season ahead she shared:

 "I know that this year is going to fly by 
but I am looking forward to enjoying 
each and every day while excitedly 
and anxiously awaiting the day that I become Mrs. Luke Astfalk."

Chelsea would also like to share a scripture verse 
that continues to be a staple in her foundation with the Lord:

"Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart."
 Psalm 37:4

You'll all remember last January I had you select ONE WORD as an anchor
 instead a long list of resolutions that are soon forgotten. 

Chelsea's new word for this year is:

Patience

Please let me know what your new WORD for this year is.




Thanking the Lord for our wonderful Seabert family!






Thursday, January 2, 2014

Keep Yourself


"Shut out every other consideration and keep yourself before God for this one thing only -
 my utmost for His highest. 
 I am determined to be absolutely and entirely for Him and for Him alone...
surrender your will to Him absolutely and irrevocably." 

Oswald Chambers

"He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."
Hebrew 11:6b