Wonder of Being Filled

Before we can be filled
we must be emptied out,
all the dirt and debris gathered up and removed,
stripped of the tattered and torn pieces,
patched where we are broken and cracked,
sanded and smoothed in our rough places,
and covered with protection where we are worn and rusting away.




Only then can the new be installed.

Only then can we be refilled.

Only then are we able to refresh.

Lord, thank you for going to all the trouble,
thank you for doing all the work,
thank you for not just giving up
and saying what's the use.
Lord, thank you for restoring, refilling, refreshing.

"Therefore repent and return,
so that your sins may be wiped away,
in order that times of refreshing may come
from the presence of the Lord."
(Acts 3:19)

Thank You, God, for these wonders of Your love:
1161. a beautiful blue almost full pool
1162. Victor's vision
1163. family teamwork
1164. children who can do just about anything
1165. cherries
1166. watermelon
1167. blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries
1168. "always we begin again"
1169. great just-what-we-needed gift
1170. letting go and letting God

With gratitude,
Sally

Soccer Wonders

Our soccer teams have both
made it to the elite eight!

Hey! Hey! Hey!!!

Celebration scenes
after the victories. . .
Girls (the cousins looking pretty):B
Boys (the brothers eating dessert):

"You are the God
who works wonders;
you have displayed
your might
among the peoples."
(Psalm 77:14)

Thank You, God, for these wonders of Your love:
1151. the thrill of cheering for our teams
1152. special occasions happening every day
1153. unexpected honors
1154. words of grace and hope
1155. answered prayers
1156. great high school musical performances
1157. celebrating together at Vallartas
1158. watching Margaret light up the stage
1159. a finally empty pool
1160. comfort passed on

With gratitude,
Sally

Wonders Away and At Home

Please forgive my unannounced absence.
I did not realize it would last over a month.

I have experienced wonders away:


And I have experienced wonders at home:


And, now, I am so glad to return to sharing the wonders here!

"I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart;
I will tell of all Your wonders."
(Psalm 9:1)

Thank You, God, for these wonders of Your love:
1141. deep purple irises blooming year after year
1142. feeding the birds
1143. sweet golden honey from a grace girl
1144. lovely, clear voices singing praise
1145. tabletops and painted porches
1146. a crew of boys here to help on a Saturday
1147. the possibility of the pool
1148. grace in the mail just in time
1149. taking next steps
1150. Margaret getting her driver's license

With gratitude,
Sally

Rainbow Wonder

This rainbow appeared briefly
over the field house at the soccer game
and seems to be saying:

"With people this is impossible,
but with God all things are possible."
(Matthew 19:26)

Thank You, God, for these wonders of Your love:
1131. writing again
1132. another invitation from Lolly
1133. replying to email
1134. rain at the beginning of spring
1135. Your story in each of our lives
1136. Your timing
1137. taking Benjamin to Elements
1138. softly frozen pomegranate juice
1139. Victor giving Ralph and Rupert away
1140. a quiet quiet time

With gratitude,
Sally

New Growth Wonder

Sometimes
God gives a Word of Wonder
just when we need it most!

"And He who sits on the throne said,
"Behold,
I am making all things new."
And He said,
"Write,
for these words are faithful and true.""
(Revelation 21:5)

So
when life seems
dark and stark
and maybe even dead.

Wait
and
watch.

And wonder
at new growth.

God is making all things new.

Thank You, God, for these wonders of Your love:
1121. Your Word
1122. Margaret rescuing Ralph and Rupert from the storm
1123. puppies coming for comfort as the lightening flashes
1124. realizing one reason for the heaviness
1125. formulating a possible plan
1126. doing the next thing
1127. a good cup of coffee
1128. delivering the pets safe and sound
1129. wondering who I am
1130. Benjamin getting the gift certificate

With gratitude,
Sally

Rooster Wonder

Victor came home from his
Saturday morning yard sale rounds
with a suspicious grin.
"Guess what I bought for us today?"

Roosters!

We named them Ralph and Rupert.
(Rupert is in the crate underneath Ralph.)

Will wonders never cease?

Thank You, Lord, for these wonders of Your love:
1111. the possibility of fresh eggs
1112. Victor's new paint sprayer
1113. walking the dogs
1114. listening to downloaded messages while I simplify
1115. a beautiful March Saturday
1116. turkey sandwiches
1117. Going out with Vic and JV
1118. hearing "Appalachian Spring" on the radio
1119. dreaming out back with Victor
1120. making a start on my office

With gratitude,
Sally

Do the Angels Wonder?

If the angels are watching me,
observing my life,
do they wonder?

Do the angels wonder
if I will come through for God,
if I will do good and share,
if I will love,
if I will offer a sacrifice of praise?

Do the angels wonder, instead,
if I will fail God,
if I will do harm and be selfish,
if I will neglect,
if I will grumble and complain?

Do the angels wonder
how I will turn out?

I wonder.

Thank You, Lord, for these wonders of Your love:
1101. Margaret getting to the bus on time
1102. Ben being excited about the DNow concert
1103. JV feeling better
1104. knowing it is time to do it Your way
1105. Copeland
1106. Milly
1107. Kitty
1108. Little Darlin' and Sweetie Pie
1109. Snowball, Dante, and Doodlie Poo
1110. Sarah sending me the sunrise from our room at Tybee

With gratitude,
Sally