~ In honor of Wayne ~
Dear Janie:
Praying this new garden is a place of healing
for you and your family
in this season and in the seasons to come,
as you grow your roots deep into
His comfort and love.
"...being rooted and grounded in love..."
Ephesians 3:17
"It seems that some people make life a garden,
they warm and inspire, cultivate and nurture.
They water the dry rows in our lives,
they sprout hope in barren places.
I call this person YOU."
by Alda Ellis
Delightful Garden Buffet
Chelsea's Lavender Muffins
Beverage Buffet supported by
T.J.'s cute antique wooden ironing board!
And don't you love Ruth's
cups in the old suitcase?
Janie's brother Bob Mull praying over
and dedicating the garden.
Some of the wonderful godly men
who helped make this garden a reality.
(Including Dave Seabert
who missed being in our picture.)
They work great together, they clean up really well,
what can I say??
"He has made everything beautiful in its time."
Ecc. 3:11
"Now to Him
who is able to do
immeasurably more than
all we ask or imagine..."
Ephesian 3:20
Janie told me this verse in Joshua
had been their anchor verse
through this journey,
I think we can benefit from it's instruction
as it continues to anchor us all.
"Be strong and courageous;
do not be afraid,
nor dismayed,
for the Lord your God is with
you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9
Tools of My Friendship Garden
The Wheelbarrow...to bear a load when it is too much for us to carry alone.
The Trowel...to break up the soil, encouraging the roots of friendship to grow deeper,
It separates the weeds so they can be tossed and friendship's flower nurtured.
A Rake...to make tidy and neat our friendship gardens
and help gather up what needs to be carried away.
A Watering Can...to replenish and nurture as it spills out on friendship's blessings.
from
A Flower for My Friend
by Alda Ellis
"And I pray that you...
may be filled to the
measure of all the fullness of God."
Ephesians 3:19
T.J., Linda, LeAnn, Christy
T.J., Chelsea, Jeannie
"I pray that out of His glorious riches
He may strengthen you with power
through His Spirit in your inner being..."
Eph 3:16
