tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post9020208895864070502..comments2024-03-27T11:52:23.308-04:00Comments on Thinking About Home: Little Things and Heavy Days Cheryl http://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-78077794231789374372021-10-05T08:40:18.371-04:002021-10-05T08:40:18.371-04:00Glad you found the hymn inside! :) Thanks so much ...Glad you found the hymn inside! :) Thanks so much for your anniversary greeting! And, yes, I am waiting for fall right along with you. It's not here today . . . but soon? Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-26413753971338663182021-10-05T08:37:13.938-04:002021-10-05T08:37:13.938-04:00Thanks so much, Sue, for all of your kind words! I...Thanks so much, Sue, for all of your kind words! I am especially glad that you enjoyed the hymn with me! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-51214037180222522332021-10-03T21:07:10.757-04:002021-10-03T21:07:10.757-04:00I listened to the video and with Bekah's beaut...I listened to the video and with Bekah's beautiful additions (or I suppose those were written into this rendition) I didn't even recognize the song - but as soon as I saw the title of the hymn I had to listen to it again and sure it enough! The familiar tune was in there. I love being surprised like that. <br /><br />It's not yet fall here, but I thinking the change will happen when I'm not paying attention. Beautiful post, Cheryl. Happy anniversary to you and your hubby!Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16940604077427078249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-333826070157662392021-10-01T12:03:59.761-04:002021-10-01T12:03:59.761-04:00Such a refreshing and encouraging post,Cheryl, I e...Such a refreshing and encouraging post,Cheryl, I especially enjoyed hearing Bekah play that wonderful old hymn!<br />Happy Anniversary to you and Ron, sometimes the short get-a-ways are the best!<br /> Your fall decorations are beautiful!<br />Thank you for visiting and for your sweet comment!<br />Blessings,<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-41535535701393201462021-09-28T09:20:33.416-04:002021-09-28T09:20:33.416-04:00Thank you for your kind words, and I'm glad yo...Thank you for your kind words, and I'm glad you enjoyed Bekah's playing along with me! Actually, our selfie skills have improved, but that's not saying a whole lot! Maybe I should swallow my pride and post one of our earlier attempts . . . 😉Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-737208594467632222021-09-28T09:16:16.427-04:002021-09-28T09:16:16.427-04:00It was a quick trip and even if you had been at ho...It was a quick trip and even if you had been at home, we probably would not have had time to visit . . . but we'll come again! Even though it was quick, it was so refreshing and relaxing. <br /><br />Yes, Vee's words are wise. We cannot live in constant sorrow without joy. But I cannot imagine that I would not care deeply when someone I love is suffering. It's a balance I think . . . even in the same Scripture passage it says <i> Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.</i> One is not exclusive of the other. Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-66352431320042822662021-09-28T09:05:39.924-04:002021-09-28T09:05:39.924-04:00So thankful that He is with us in the storms! Thos...<i>So</i> thankful that He is with us in the storms! Those storms are a very real part of life and I don't know how folks face them without Him. <br /><br />Thank you for the anniversary greetings!Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-80073496520142123662021-09-28T09:01:20.898-04:002021-09-28T09:01:20.898-04:00Lorrie, yes! So very thankful for our Rock and Anc...Lorrie, yes! So very thankful for our Rock and Anchor! <br /><br />I would love to hear you play. Piano music is my favorite and I'm so thankful that I live with a pianist. Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-87706409988039042422021-09-27T11:34:22.512-04:002021-09-27T11:34:22.512-04:00Thanks for sharing Bekah's playing - beautiful...Thanks for sharing Bekah's playing - beautiful! The fall scenes are amazing, and your selfie is good. We're still working on those ourselves - ha!GrammaGritshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626901828348845721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-79431914609604503832021-09-27T09:27:02.976-04:002021-09-27T09:27:02.976-04:00That's a beautiful arrangement of He Leadeth M...That's a beautiful arrangement of He Leadeth Me. So thankful for the rich truths of most hymns.<br /><br />Glad you got away. Sad we were away, but it's okay for you to come and for us to not get together! Anniversaries are special to celebrate with your spouse! Alone!<br /><br />Sorry for the hurt of family and friends. Its so good to help carry their burdens, but I think Vee is wise, in her comment!Deanna Rabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946588895797307347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-73145467873486179862021-09-27T03:05:48.593-04:002021-09-27T03:05:48.593-04:00Happy belated 43rd anniversary to you and Ron. So ...Happy belated 43rd anniversary to you and Ron. So sorry you had a heavy week. It seems here lately a lot of people are going through their own trials. We have to remember that God never promised there wouldn't be storms, only that he would be with us and see us through the storm. I hope you and those you care about will see brighter days ahead. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705051302775964418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-48821138430795527992021-09-26T22:27:29.348-04:002021-09-26T22:27:29.348-04:00The world seems so full of heaviness just now - di...The world seems so full of heaviness just now - dissension and disease, violence and corruption abound. I am so thankful that we have a rock and an anchor for our souls in these troubled days. What a beautiful hymn "He Leadeth Me" is. Bekah at the piano reminded me of the many years I played for church services in Ecuador. Enjoy the fall blessings that come each day.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-6842805746875933032021-09-26T21:41:28.592-04:002021-09-26T21:41:28.592-04:00I love to imagine you singing along in St. Louis! ...I love to imagine you singing along in St. Louis! And now you're probably settled in somewhere in Kentucky. Praying continued blessings on your travels!Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-70128232799843191062021-09-26T20:53:09.555-04:002021-09-26T20:53:09.555-04:00I am so happy that you were encouraged and that th...I am so happy that you were encouraged and that the hymn touched your heart, Lorraine! Don't we all need that? <br /><br />Happy Fall to you too! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-16192333709356933302021-09-26T20:50:26.649-04:002021-09-26T20:50:26.649-04:00Thanks so much, GGG! I will be sure to pass along ...Thanks so much, GGG! I will be sure to pass along your kind words to Bekah!Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-64323032653023950982021-09-26T07:32:16.039-04:002021-09-26T07:32:16.039-04:00Beautiful playing of that precious hymn. Singing a...Beautiful playing of that precious hymn. Singing along in St. Louis this Sunday morning. You show autumn well. Happy Fall to you. We are heading to Kentucky now! Blessings.ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-1952004992346051622021-09-26T06:27:45.176-04:002021-09-26T06:27:45.176-04:00Thank you for a lovely, encouraging post. Bekah’s ...Thank you for a lovely, encouraging post. Bekah’s playing was beautiful!! A wonderful old hymn that really touched my heart this morning. ~ Happy Fall ~ FlowerLady FlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-63261686070637473992021-09-26T01:34:27.269-04:002021-09-26T01:34:27.269-04:00Beautiful photos, and I so enjoyed listening to Be...Beautiful photos, and I so enjoyed listening to Bekah play.<br />Thanks for sharing.Great-Granny Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984367859984906071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-41325243051988353072021-09-25T23:30:51.618-04:002021-09-25T23:30:51.618-04:00The years fly by, do they not?! Sometimes I wonder...The years fly by, do they not?! Sometimes I wonder how in the world I got to be the age that I am! <br /><br />You raise a good point. We cannot live without joy and hope . . . we cannot wallow in sorrow. But, oh, when a loved one is hurting deeply, I feel the heaviness too. Yes, we thank the Lord for His leading as our Good Shepherd! <br /><br />I will relay your thanks, as well as others' comments, to Bekah. I love to hear her play, I love the richness of hymns, and I like to share it now and then. Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-89197680931997952612021-09-25T23:19:31.690-04:002021-09-25T23:19:31.690-04:00Never too late to celebrate, right?! We are glad t...Never too late to celebrate, right?! We are glad that we took some time away. Our selfie? There have been worse, but we have room for improvement. <br /><br />I love that part of the hymn too, Martha Ellen! He leads over both the still water <i>and</i> the troubled sea! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-62303711324156734272021-09-25T21:01:13.707-04:002021-09-25T21:01:13.707-04:00That was lovely! Thanks to Bekah.
Another annive...That was lovely! Thanks to Bekah. <br /><br />Another anniversary? So soon? �� Very glad that you honored your day. You know, it strikes me that every week is difficult with sickness and loss somewhere. If we can not enjoy life because of our sympathy and empathy, we land in a place that our friends and loved ones would not wish for us. <br /><br />Thank you for creating a beautiful post that was both sensitive and joy-filled. Life is a challenge. Thank The Lord that He leads us as we yield to Him. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-69263868879964802952021-09-25T19:30:07.230-04:002021-09-25T19:30:07.230-04:00Happy belated anniversary, Cheryl! I love that yo...Happy belated anniversary, Cheryl! I love that you two still made time to get away to celebrate a wonderful milestone of 43 years! Grayden and I have never made a suitable selfie, but your's is cute of you and Ron. Your Autumn shots are lovely.<br />Heavy days are certainly part of life. As the beautiful hymn says "By His own hand he leadeth me, o'er trouble sea, He leadeth me." Thank you and Bekah for sharing this message.The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-47960530771518361182021-09-25T17:03:32.388-04:002021-09-25T17:03:32.388-04:00Please DO let me know if you are able to visit . ....Please DO let me know if you are able to visit . . . I would LOVE to meet you, my friend! <br /><br />Ah yes . . . beauty and pain are always intertwined, and also yes . . . His presence is the thing that matters most! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-51422948019622285972021-09-25T17:00:46.016-04:002021-09-25T17:00:46.016-04:00Kathy, that would have been crazy and FUN to have ...Kathy, that would have been crazy and FUN to have run into you and Joe, but we actually were there on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Oh well. I have sometimes visited another blog friend in Lancaster County, but it was a short trip and it turns out my friend was out of town anyway. <br /><br />We loved The Speckled Hen! We went on a recommendation from one of my husband's coworkers and we were not disappointed. I had a Harvest Latte that was delicious. AND we went to Agape Grill before we drove home on Tuesday, recommended by a different friend. I agree . . . it was a great place to eat! You don't go hungy (or coffeeless in Lancaster County. Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-82564587641940520612021-09-25T16:55:43.188-04:002021-09-25T16:55:43.188-04:00Thank you, Sandi! No one was with us, and I wanted...Thank you, Sandi! No one was with us, and I wanted to record the moment, so selfie it was. It's certainly not the worst one I've ever taken . . . I have some that are downright laughable. (They have not made it to my blog. 😂)<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed the music! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.com