Welcome, friends! I’m starting the link up a little late this week, and things just aren’t quite the same.
Life got complicated.
I’ve taken on a painting job for a friend, we’re trying to finish up homeschool for the Summer, we had a garage sale on Thursday, Gidget the vintage trailer is a huge work still in progress….
and on Friday morning I got a text.
“My mom died, I can’t talk now.”
Julia and her family moved only a few months ago from Michigan to Illinois to live closer to her mom and dad. They have enjoyed “living the dream” for the past couple months, as Julia put it. My family left immediately to be with them… not knowing what we could do but knowing we couldn’t just stay put.
Joyce truly was a woman who lived with purpose.
I came home a day later than the rest of my family via the Megabus from Chicago. To top off a very emotional weekend, I met up with a friend I haven’t seen in years. She just recently came back into my life after a very painful falling out. Wow, talk about some highs and lows. Yet God’s hand is so evident in both!
And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose -Romans 8:28
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I apologize for not featuring anyone this week. Please come back next week for some awesome features from the past TWO WEEKS!
These printable Blessing Bag Cards are now available in the archives!!!
Now, onto the link-up…
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Heather @MySweetMission.net
May 21, 2015 at 7:33 pmHi Sarah. My deepest sympathy for you and your friend Julia. I haven’t lost a parent, but my husband has lost both his Mom and Dad and it was difficult to say the least. It leaves such a void but God can help all of you through this difficult time and my prayers are with all of you. Thanks for hosting and hope you are able to relax and enjoy your Memorial Day weekend.
Heather
MySweetMission.net
Sherry
May 21, 2015 at 6:44 pmThanks for hosting!
Kimberly
May 21, 2015 at 10:07 amHello cute ladies! I get so excited to stop by your party each week. Love to party with you! Our party just started and we would love you to stop by. We pin and tweet everything! Lou Lou Girls
Gina
May 21, 2015 at 8:59 amThis breaks my heart.Having lost my mother not to long ago I know the pain & sorrow she is feeling. My prayers for her & her family to find some comfort.
Liz Joiner
May 20, 2015 at 11:37 pmI’m so sorry for your friend Julia! My thoughts are with her at this time.
liz @ sundays with sophie
Wendy
May 20, 2015 at 11:18 pmI’m so sorry you have had such a tough week, and I’m sorry about your friend’s mom. It is nice to hear about you reconnecting with your other friend, as well. I hope that is going well! Thank you so much for hosting this linkup, especially with so much going on in your life right now! And a huge CONGRATULATIONS on finishing your homeschool year — that was always such a great feeling! :)
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May 20, 2015 at 11:16 pmPrayers for your friend and family and for your family too. Thank you for All Things Thursday 79.