As the name of my blog indicates, I spend a lot of time thinking about home. Of course, my Heavenly Home is the one that is eternal, so that’s where I need to lay up my treasures, and that’s the one I’m striving for. But in the meantime, I have been given this tiny piece of the here-and-now—this home on the edge of town, this family, this neighborhood—in which to serve Him. And, though this is in the earthly realm, I want the things that happen here to be investments in the Heavenly realm.



Wednesday, August 28, 2019

A Gift of Presence


What a delight to have had a few days with our Kati!! 

She came to celebrate my mom's 80th birthday (more on that soon), so some of our time together was party prep. But there was also time for relaxing and lingering chats and hanging out and hearing her heart and I am so very grateful!



(Thank you, Andrew, for allowing your bride to come home for a visit on the week that your new semester began!) 





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  1. VeeAugust 28, 2019 at 4:57 PM

    Fun times! What a blessing...

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  2. ellen b.August 28, 2019 at 6:31 PM

    Oh I'm sure it was a sweet reunion. Wonderful!

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  3. LorrieAugust 28, 2019 at 8:09 PM

    So sweet to spend time with your girl.

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  4. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenAugust 28, 2019 at 9:41 PM

    I'm so glad for you and your family, Cheryl.

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    1. Cheryl September 2, 2019 at 5:00 PM

      Thank you, Martha Ellen! You know how precious family time is!

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  5. Instagram.com/melissasnotesAugust 29, 2019 at 9:55 AM

    Yea, for family visits! Your yellow icy beverage reminds me of our summer days at the Ohio State Fair and Lemon Shake-ups!

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    1. Cheryl September 2, 2019 at 5:01 PM

      Yes!

      I had to research "Lemon Shake-ups"! They sound so good!

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  6. tammyAugust 30, 2019 at 6:05 AM

    How very special to have your Kati *home* and to be celebrating 80 yrs of the life of your Mom!!!! It is very much the people and relationships in our life that are gifts from the Father <3!!!!

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  7. ChristineAugust 31, 2019 at 1:54 PM

    I'm sure she loved being pampered by you at "home".
    I can hear the singing, talking, smell the food, and love, that took place.

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    1. Cheryl September 2, 2019 at 5:04 PM

      We did pamper as much as we could . . . but, in typical Kati fashion, she was a big help to me in getting ready for the party!

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  8. SueSeptember 1, 2019 at 1:36 PM

    One of the best gifts ever, Cheryl. I have thought of her and Andrew often, everyone looks so happy. Birthday blessings to your Mom.

    Sue

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    1. Cheryl September 2, 2019 at 5:05 PM

      You are so sweet to think of them! I will be passing along the birthday messages to my mom (although she reads my blog so she has probably seen them)!

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  9. podsoSeptember 1, 2019 at 4:46 PM

    Seeing Kati again must have done your mother's heart so much good! And a special time for you three generations celebrating your mom's 80th! I was so happy to read this!!

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    1. Cheryl September 2, 2019 at 5:07 PM

      Oh, it did, it did! So much good! I am so grateful for texting and Facebook and emails . . . but there is nothing like an in-the-flesh connection. And time.

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  10. Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful LifeSeptember 2, 2019 at 2:06 PM

    A lovely gift indeed. Such a blessing!

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