And when I die I hope my soul ascends slowly
So that I may watch the earth receding out of sight,
It’s vastness growing smaller as I rise,
Savoring it’s recession with delight.
Anticipating joy is itself a joy
And joy unspeakable and full of glory
Needs more than “in the twinkling of an eye,”
More than “in a moment.”
Lord, who am I to disagree?
It’s only we have much to leave behind; so much…
Before, these moments of transition
Will, for me, be time to adore.
Written by Ruth Graham 1920 – 2007

And a very special Fathers Day it is. Yesterday I turned on the radio and learned I was chosen Father of the Year in our community. I humbly accept the honor and all the nice gifts that come with it: A weekend retreat at a state lodge, A 119 piece tool set, Golf clubs and an outing for the entire family and the list goes on including a one hour massage.

The ancient mariners feared the uncharted waters too far from shore. Their nautical maps noted; beyond, there be dragons and they drew pictures of fire breathing monsters. When God spoke to Job He painted a picture of this mythical creature and called it Leviathan.

He was just a small dog but this dog was special. He was the same age as our youngest grandchild and lived in the same family for sixteen years. Old age takes its toll even on our pets and so this week he was lovingly laid to rest under the plum tree.

Boats, Weddings and beauty; Jesus enjoyed them all. Yes Isabel and I are in Canada. This evening we attended a beautiful wedding on board a boat on Lake Ontario. The ceremony, the meal, the reception stretched the imagination making a most memorable experience with the city of Toronto in the back-round.

Saturday evening and I am tired, almost to tired to answer Isabel’s call to supper. Doc said my blood is low whatever that means but eat more liver. Come on Doc, you know I can’t stand that stuff!

Mother’s Day! Some were good, some were bad, most were in-between. Consider the widow of Zarephath in 1 Kings 17: There was a severe famine, she was gathering firewood to bake the last bit of food for her and a son and then expected to die.

Irregular People! Some folks just don’t fit in with our normal understanding of how life should be. They march to a different tune all by themselves and consider the rest of the world to be out of step.

Oh those people of Faith in Hebrews 11! Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph and Moses, Even the harlot Rahab and the list goes on. What about us today?

Could this be real? The bible says in Hebrews 13: 2 Men have entertained angels unaware. Thursday evening, April 5, Isabel, our grandson Tyler and I were traveling North on interstate 75 in Southern Georgia on our way home from Florida. We had spent the previous night and most of that day in a motel while our car was being repaired. Now the problem re-occurred and we were stranded along the hi-way in a remote area.