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Monday Mournings

This is the anniversary of our pup, Owen’s death. I posted “A Day from Hell” in my blog. So many dear friends wrote, called, came to offer condolences and support.

Yesterday we had a different kind of death here. One of our beautiful evergreens succumbed to the 50 mph winds. It was 25 years old. Looked healthy on the outside, but when it blew over, it was revealed that there seemed to be no root structure to hold it. Hmmm … how had it survived all those years?

But that tree was young and immature.

Life can be like that. Young, immature, lacking a sufficient root system.

So today I mourn our tree, our loss of Owen, but most of all the loss of friends’ young sons.

Two of our friends lost 30 year old sons to suicide this past month. No tree or dog can compare. It’s an unimaginable sorrow. My heart goes out to those families.

God bless you. May your life be deeply rooted in love and purpose.

Hugs, JanBeek (with my life’s love … thank you, Bob… I am so blessed!)

Here we are at a recent amazing Pittsburgh Pirates game.

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Heartache, Life and Death, Love, mental health, relationships

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Time to Climb

We did it! Couldn’t look at that boathouse and not experience it!!

This is the easy part… but the ramp with no railing… that needed someone to help us!

Big blue eyes, dimples, and a devilish grin —- oh my —- what a cutie!

Meantime, Marcie sat up there and watched us.

A break in the rain…
Such a pretty day in SoddyDaisy, TN

Wish you were here!

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children, Family, friendship, happiness, Love, Travel

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Friends in Chattanooga

Visiting Marcie meant being able to share time with her daughter Stacey,
son-in-law Jeff, & grandchildren. Such a privilege!
Jeff & Marcie showed us around the area and treated us like royalty.
Stacey & Jeff treated us to dinner in their lovely home! We feel totally loved!

The friendship, the children, the scenery and gorgeous hospitality all are beyond wonderful!

What a treat to travel up to Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain and see the homes & vistas up there!

Thanks for traveling vicariously with us…

See ya tomorrow.

Love,
JanBeek

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children, Family, friendship, Love, relationships, Travel

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Help!

We live in a beautiful place with a beautiful view and wonderful neighbors.

Our property has about 4 acres and in the center of those is where our house sits surrounded by 13 evergreen trees.

The lawn and trees require a lot of care to keep the trees healthy year round and the sprinkler system working in the spring, summer and fall.

This is the time of year when turning the sprinklers back on and repairing broken ones and adjusting the direction of the water’s flow has to happen.

We couldn’t possibly do all this by ourselves.

Thank God for the helpful guys in our “hood” who volunteer their services annually because without their help, I’m sure we would find it very difficult to live here!

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blessings, friendship, Gratitude, kindness, Living in Harmony, Love, Montana, relationships, Serving One Another, trees, writing

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Good Shepherd Sunday

Today’s sermon focused on the Good Shepherd.
Here are my notes
from interim pastor
Brian Conklin’s message today.

Psalm 23 is one of the Bible’s
Most memorized and loved scriptures.
It is powerful, impactful, comforting.
The care and protection are heartwarming.

The word shepherd means to be a friend –
Be a faithful companion who cares.
God is our friend, our closest companion.
He is faithful; his presence surrounds me.

God guides me along the right paths.
Solitude and quiet are part of my DNA.
I reflect, marvel, and hear God’s voice.
Solitude is not a sad time for me.

Life is tough; we encounter dark valleys,
But as a person of faith, I’m comforted.
I feel God’s presence and everlasting peace.
My cup overflows… abundance is mine.

In a world of scarcity, I am blessed.
God provides a voice to be trusted.
His voice encourages me to follow Him to still waters.
His still, small voice leads me to light, love and hope.

Hallelujah!

Amen?

Love,
JanBeek
(with my friend Stephanie at fellowship after church today)

By the way, we discovered today
that Stephanie has a look-alike in Switzerland!
My daughter, DeAna, sent me this photo
of her choir girlfriends who were out enjoying social time together.
It’s not hard to find Stephanie’s look-alike!
I think they could be long-lost twins!!