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Kara’s Collection: The Unimaginable Power of Truth

Kara’s Collection: The Unimaginable Power of Truth

From an article originally posted November 21, 2012…

Guest Post by Clarice Aeby

It was one, simple question. One that a caring niece asked a broken-hearted aunt. But the simplicity cannot be mistaken for insignificant.

We walked along Oregon’s beautiful Willamette River as it wandered its way through Eugene. Kara graciously matched her pace to mine and offered me the baby’s stroller handle to stay upright.

My happy life, just 3 days prior, had been shattered. The beautiful ugly of death had suddenly burst into my world. Jesus called John home. From the rainy Northwest to eternity. Oh, such magnificent beauty for John, the artist. What a gaping hole left in his wake. After 37 years of marriage our journeys—John’s and mine—suddenly diverged.

Kara’s Collection: Enjoying Today...Kind of

Kara’s Collection: Enjoying Today...Kind of

From an article originally posted November 20, 2012…

With Thanksgiving a few days away, I think of one person, my grandma.

I remember Thanksgiving morning waking to the smell of the turkey in the oven, and I knew it wouldn’t be long before Grandma and Grandpa would arrive. They were the kind of guests that required backing into your driveway because they were so loaded down with food. We hosted, we made the bird, but grandma did most of the cooking. Today I was chopping the celery, remembering how Grandma brought all the stuffing fixings all chopped and ready for us to assemble together. From the youngest age, I bellied up to the kitchen to help Mom and Grandma.

Kara’s Collection: Cupcake Love

Kara’s Collection: Cupcake Love

From an article originally posted November 15, 2012…

Similar to my fixated desire to buy my kids lunch boxes, I have a need to bake cupcakes for Lake’s classroom for his birthday. Facing another birthday, I realize I don’t have the strength I had for Harper Joy’s birthday. It’s hard noticing the difference, but I have also noticed some amazing things today while baking these important cupcakes. God knew Harper was my child that loves the house full of people as much as her mama. He also knew Lake would love the weekend we have planned to celebrate him. Like with Harper Joy, many are coming together to celebrate Lake. He gets an Air Force football game with his daddy, a birthday breakfast with our family, and a sweet new ride (hopefully, we haven’t found it yet).

Kara’s Collection: Someday

Kara’s Collection: Someday

From an article originally posted November 14, 2012…

I read this today and was encouraged. It is from my favorite author Paul David Tripp, A Shelter in Time of Storm:

Trust in God isn’t a thin hope in some not very sure outcome. Hope in God is rather a present investment in a future guarantee. What God says will be done. What God has promised will come to pass. His word is reliable because in his grace he wants to bless us, and in his power he has the ability to do anything he has promised to do. When you live with his promises in view, you live with confidence, courage, and unshakable hope.

Kara’s Collection: Forgive me

Kara’s Collection: Forgive me

From an article originally posted November 13, 2012…

A few weeks ago I was out to dinner with some friends. My friend said she wanted to come to my chemo because it looked like such a party. I know she was teasing, but what she said really struck me. I so highly value honesty, and I believe I have been honest through my struggles, but then I post pictures like this in chemo....