June 14 - Grandma

Today is my Grandma Kok’s birthday. She was born in 1914. In July 2008, she suffered from several heart attacks. She was ready to go to heaven and the doctors confirmed that she would probably not make it through the night. The family was called in to stay good bye and be with her. She informed the family that she had all her arrangements prepared. In her Bible she outlined the entire service. She asked me to read the poem “Faithful” at her service. We do not know if she wrote this herself or found it somewhere, as the author was not listed.

To everyone’s surprise, Grandma’s body was not ready to give up. She recovered from massive heart attacks at the age of 94 and continues to be faithful.

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Faithful
This lady began, yes right from the start
Learning to share, “Lord I give you my heart.”
A child of God, upon bended knee.
Just make me faithful “Was her constant plea”.

A Faithful wife, to her husband she’d be,
For God had called her his helpmate, you see.
She labored faithfully by his side
Following each move with him she’d abide.

In God’s time He blessed with a child
She proved to be a faithful mother so mild;
More children were given from heaven above
And “Faithful” simply expanded her love.

The grandchildren came and then their mates
In following years, along came “the greats”.
Yet Faithful remembered them all by their names
A prayer warrior strong, still more of the same.

She was known by many as a faithful friend
Along with the cards, her prayers she would send.
Of all the qualities, one stands out above
She stayed faithful to the Lord that she loved.

To whom she was faithful none shined like the one.
A faithful believer in God’s only Son
With steadfast faith in her Lord gone ahead.
She talked to him daily in chair or bed.

Then she heard the summon from Heaven above.
Come home to me now “Faithful” my love.
I was the “Faithful Savior” who called it is true.
And welcomed her home, just beyond the blue.

To you her family, I repeat it again.
The call to repentance and forgiveness of sin.
“Be still” calls your “Father” from Heaven on High.
May you be found “faithful” when death draws nigh.


Blessings
Robin

June 13 - Time

Time is too slow for those who wait,
too swift for those who fear,
too long for those who grieve,
too short for those who rejoice,
but for those who love....Time is ETERNITY.


A good friend shared this quote with me. I just love it. Time is something we deal with each and everyday of our lives. We are aware of time without being aware of time. How many “times” a day do we look at the time and think about time?

Blessings
Robin

June 12 - Wind

“The pessimist complains about the wind;
The optimist expects it to change;
The realist adjusts the sails.”

June 11 - Sunshine & Rain

“Life is like a rainbow.
You need both the sun
And the rain to
Make its colors appear.”


After the rain I appreciate the sun so much more than several days or even weeks of sunshine. I guess that is life. We appreciate the sunshine after a good rain.

Blessings
Robin

June 10 - cheer up

The best way to cheer yourself up
is to cheer someone else up.
~ Mark Twain

I love this quote.

This morning I stopped at Perkins to pick up muffins for a morning meeting. The hostess assisted me and on my way out the door she said, “Thank you for your business and have a great day.” I replied, “You too.” Then she made the statement that made my day, she said, “You look really pretty today!” Talk about the right way to start the day! I hope she found cheer in making my day.

June 9 - Prayer

Time for Prayer

I have good intentions of praying and studying God’s word, but push come to shove, I get busy and forget to make time. Here are some tips that I have found to work.

• Set your alarm clock a little early. WAKE UP and spend time in prayer. This is one of my favorites. Todd still questions whether or not I am praying or snoozing.
• Morgan used a set time of the day. At 11:11 twice a day she prays. It is short but it is a time that reminders her to pray.
• Many of us pray before going to bed. If you do not already do this, ask your spouse to pray with you a loud. It is a great way to build your marriage and your relationship with God.
• Driving – I do not recommend closing your eyes, but there is not rule that we must close our eyes to pray.

Blessings
Robin

June 8 - Giving

“Giving opens the way to receiving.”
~ Florence Scovel Shinn