
"The streets of gold beyond the crystal Sea"
This last week I was able to be at two beautiful celebration services of dear friends. My childhood friend lost her sweet Daddy. Another childhood friend lost her sweet Mother. They had both lived wonderful, full lives and left legacies for those behind them to live by. They both had physically broken bodies but now are whole again and completely healed by Him. The words of precious old hymns, sung at the services, were as balm to hurting hearts. They each held so much more meaning than they did when I learned them as a child. As I was growing up, I always loved singing in church.

Birthdays....
Birthdays are so special, no matter what age you are. It has always been important to me to be sure there is a birthday cake at these birthdays for family and friends... even when the adults do not want one. I always say, "What is a birthday without a cake?!!" But as I am a bit older now, .... my thoughts have varied just a bit. I still love to get the cake for others, but it is not as important for me, personally to have one!! Hard to hear those words coming from my mouth cause I love sweets so much!!!