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princesswarrior: All my tags have vanished. What happened?
marybeth: dropping back in to say hello and check out all that is new. Hugs
Realm: helllo
Korner: blog hop
Bits & Pieces: hi there
Storm: Thanks for your kind words and visiting. The artwork is wonderful! Blessings
arjaeuse: hello... it's good to know diz blogs.... Nice.. Hope you can drop by too... thanks :)
Sally Ferguson: Wishing you Easter blessings!
Storm: Great site! And I do pray for your success in reaching the souls searching for the touch of Christ. I just returned from a missions trip of over a year to Africa
Kerri: I was just surfing and happend by. I enjoyed my visit. Your post 2-18 had me cracking up. Too cute!
Tanna Cota: Been coming here for a while...good luck with the publisher!Tanna
Sally Ferguson: Happy Valentine's Day!
Surfrbelle: Thank you for your message Carol. Times are really hard indeed and I'm dealing with a lot of horrible things right now.
Denise: Hey, just popping by and boy can I relate! Been actively trying to diet for past 6 months after years of poor habits.
GK: happy new year..care to exchange link?if so let me know so I can add your link to my blog.
Rachel: Merry Christmas!
marybeth: stopping by for a visit...glad I got to see your site.. thanks for sharingdrop in for a visit...hugsmary
Rachel: I guess I never thought of the Britney situation that way. I felt bad for her. She was moving like she was sick or something. She wasn't FAT. She may have been to big for her outfit, but not FAT. You're right!lol
Ravi Philemon: Just checking in...Come check us out at http://www.lifeblog.co.nr/
Sally Ferguson: come by for a visit!
Sally Ferguson: Keep blessings others with your words!
mucha: Hi, i have just been surfing for a christian blog and came upon yours, its great because they are not easy to come by. Visit my website www.unifiedwomen4god.com, or my blog....would love to hear from you.
Cherie: My Grandson, Aaron, is alive and moving. After the breathing tube was removed he asked me if I ate all his pizzas. I went on a "binge" during this time and he heard me telling the respiratory therapist that I had eaten all of his ice cream bars. I told him I would fill the freezer with pizzas! Thank you Jesus for my boys life.
rachel: I really enjoyed reading your blog! happy belated mom's day!
Virtuous: Love your page..just stopping through cruising the BLOGs
Cherie: Welcome home Carol...great word!
Lutchi : nice blog you got here...Visit me at my blog when u have time. TC
Denise: I love watching Dancing With the Stars. I like the way you bring it into your point.
Dennie: Hi Carol, I miss you!
Joanne Troppello: Great site. God bless!
Bugged-a-lot Lily: Christian kids from Brazil sing that "if Christ's aboard, everything's fine", so...
Cherie: Carol, I feel your pain & will pray for this girl....I'm glad God put her in your life...it sounds like she needs direction and will receive from you! Keep the faith!
toni: i like your words of wisdom hihi
toni: hello! =)
Dennis: Thank you for your kind words. I am just one beggar showing others where to find bread!
Carol S: Thank you for your visit to my journal . I appreciate your encouraging comments.
L & M Bracciale: Good stuff. God BLESS YOU!Merry Christmas! JESUS ROCKS!
Storm: GREAT site ... have a GOD day and come visit.
Milton: Hello Carol, Thank you for visiting my journal. I will come back and read all of your this afternoon. May I add you to my friends list? A friend in Christ. Milton
jc: FOR WOMEN INTERCESSORS ONLY:PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING FOR 7 DAYS DAILY:A. PRAY DAY AND NIGHT Acts 2vs 17(kjv), and John 3 vs34(kjv) FOR GOD TO GIVE AN ENDTIME OUTPOURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT WITHOUT MEASURE UPONMyles and his wife, Frank, Andy(1) and his wife, Paul and his wife, Andy, Mr. Heal and Carol, Rod and his wife, Andy(2) and his wife, Terry and his wife, Pinto and his wife, Abdule and his wife, Katcha and his wife, Mark(1) and his wife, Derek and his wife, Brent, Tony(1) and his wi
Maria: Hi Carol. Thanks for the tag! I love to write, but the situation at home prevents me from doing so publicly any longer...too many "pointed fingers" can hurt after awhile. You'll see what I mean if you read some comments to recent entries. Thanks for the visit, though!! Love your writings! Joy in the journey... Maria
Cherie: Hi Carol...Thanks for the great message, I needed that!
PastorTim: PS: Just added you on my friends list. Blessings!
PastorTim: Carol, thanks for stopping in. I really enjoyed your entry with the crown picture and your thoughts on prayer! Good stuff! Just a quick reminder -- don't get too much in knots! God is always in control, and has given us the awesome power to allow us to move Him by our prayers! And you are so right! We need to take much more seriously our Spir. responsibilities now than at any time in history, especially since we are so close to his return. You have a great journal. Keep up the good words for our
Storm: Awesome site--just found you in the Christian Community....Have a GOD day
Denise: In response to your question...... for one, I have been blogging a couple of years so I have accumilated some friends who stop in. However, there are often times when I do not have new posts. I just started visiting and posting on other's blogs and they would simply respond to mine in my tagboard. I also occasionally hunt for new friends. I usually click on the Journal COmmunity link above and type in Christian moms/wives/ladies in the search menu and it pops up some and then I go and read t
Denise: Hello! What a beautiful rose!
Tina: I made a post as to UR comment but for some reason it did not show up. But anywho I totally agree! We are daughters of the MOST high King!
Kerri: Hi, I was journal surfing for a few minutes before bed and landed here. I have to say I agree with your post on priorities,it is ironic. I, too,would want to be notified in both circumstances.

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Saturday, July 5th 2008

2:32 PM

Celebrate Freedom!

 

It's the day that we celebrate our freedom as Americans. Actually, it's a day late. Sorry ...

I've been busy beyond belief. I spent yesterday with my daughter and her friends (my son had other plans) at Blue Lake Park. Music. Food. People. Fireworks. A great day of celebration.

Except... we were all sadly reminded just how temporary this celebration is. A teenage boy drowned right in the middle of the festivities. The sight of news helicopters, diving teams, and rescue vehicles seemed oddly out of place on this special day.

I felt such a sense of loss. I didn't know this boy or his family and I can only begin to imagine the horror of a family outing turned worst nightmare. We stopped and prayed for this boy and his family. It seemed almost obscene to see a majority of the crowd still celebrating as if nothing major was occurring just a beyond the shoreline.

For me, the celebration took on a whole new meaning. I was once again reminded of the temporary nature of any party here on earth. We only have today, this moment, this second. Anything can happen. Anything.

However, if we are daughters or sons of the King, in relationship with the Son, Jesus Christ, we have a future celebration that will never cease. For all eternity we will be joyously rejoicing in the presense of God almighty.

Last I heard, this young man remained in critical condition. He was underwater for fifteen minutes. I don't know his name or his personal story. What I do know is he is hanging between this world and the next. Can we join together and pray for God to give him a full recovery? Let's pray for his family and friends to find comfort in the Lord during this tragic time.

Lastly, let us rejoice that in our country we can still openly pray in Jesus' Name for our sick. Other countries don't have that same luxury. This truth is indeed cause for fireworks.

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