Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Because of You


Psalm 34:4
Surely God is my help;
the Lord is the One who sustains me.

Lord, I have noticed
Your presence, here with me
Something undeserved
But will forever be
Because Your promise holds,
Your Word convicts, is true
When all else crumbles, fails,
I'm here because of You.
Amen.

My friends, I will be taking another break from the blog for the time being.  I'm going to visit with my mother for Mother's Day, and since I can never count on her dinosaur of a computer to respond how I hope, I'll not be publishing a new post until a week from this coming Friday (May 17th).  God's blessings upon you all, and especially for all the moms out there who sacrifice so much in the name of love for your children and your family!  And always remember the Lord who sustains us all!

30 comments:

  1. Bon voyage. Wishing you a splendid holiday and a great Mother's Day.

    God bless you and your family.

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  2. Will miss your comments on my blogs but know it is much more important to be with your mom, even with a dinosaur. :) Happy Mother's Day to you also Martha.

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    1. Thank you, Bill! At least know I can still read your devotions while I'm gone; just difficult to comment, but I can still try.
      Love and blessings!

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  3. Oh, how wonderful that you will be with your Mom for Mother's day. I hope you have a blessed and beautiful time with her. Treasure these days while you can. Take lots of pictures. Have a blessed Mother's Day.

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    1. Thanks so much, Pam! I am looking forward to spending extended time with Mom, and am excited, too, because my son will be going with me. That will be a great Mother's Day gift for her.
      Happy Mother's Day to you, too!
      Love and blessings!

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  4. Enjoy every minute of your visit together {and the blogging break!}, friend. And Happy Mother's Day to you in the process. Bless you both!

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    1. Happy Mother's Day to you, too, Linda! Yes, I plan to enjoy every moment with Mom.
      Love and blessings!

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  5. Sweet blessings to you dear friend as you have this time of retreat with your mother.

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    1. Thanks so much, Marcie! Happy Mother's Day!
      Love and blessings!

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  6. Have a wonderful break! Happy Mother's Day!
    Blessings!

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    1. Happy Mother's Day to you, too, Loralu!
      Love and blessings!

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  7. How I'm love this photo! Wishing you safe travels, lots of smiles and memory making!

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    1. Thanks so much, Mevely! Yes, that photo was taken on one of our trips to the NC mountains, and I've always liked it.
      Happy Mother's Day!
      Love and blessings!

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  8. I hope you have a wonderful time with your mom, Martha. I did read your posts when I was on break last month, though I didn't comment. I especially loved the photos of your granddaughters, and the treasure box Danny passed on to Virginia brought tears to my eyes. Such a beautiful memory for her, and I'm sure for you and Danny as well when you saw her joy. Love and blessings to you!

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    1. Trudy, I'm so delighted that you took time to read my posts when you were on hiatus. It means so much to me, whether you leave a comment or not. And yes, the posts you've mentioned here are two of my favorites as well. I know how blessed we are to have these special granddaughters, even when they are impish! :)
      Happy Mother's Day!
      Love and blessings!

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  9. Martha, I will miss your beautiful post and pics. However, I'm praying for a blessed Mother's Day trip.

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    1. Thanks so much, Beckie! I will certainly be reading blogs, such as yours, but it's so difficult to respond on my outdated phone. Just know I'll be reading and enjoying.
      Happy Mother's Day!
      Love and blessings!

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  10. Enjoy time with your mom and happy Mother's Day to you!!

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    1. I will, Terri. Wishing you a wonderful Mother's Day, too!
      Love and blessings!

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  11. Wishing you and your mother a Happy Mother's Day. May your visit be a sweet blessing to you both. Much love.

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    1. Thanks so much, Debra! Hoping your Mother's Day is splendid and blessed, too.
      Love and blessings!

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  12. Hope you have a great time and refreshing break.

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    1. That's the plan, Jean. Mom truly does need a visit at this time, and I'm just counting my blessings that she is still here with us. My son will be going down there with me, too, so that is an extra bonus for her!
      Love and blessings!

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  13. Safe travels and enjoy your time. Visiting you today from the counting my blessings link up. laurensparks.net

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    1. Thank you, Lauren! I'll be sure to check out your link.
      Love and blessings!

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  14. Martha, thank you for sharing this beautiful poem. Enjoy time with your mom!

    Happy Mother's Day to you and to your mom!!

    Love and blessings!

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    1. Thanks so much, Kim! I certainly will enjoy and treasure this time with Mom.
      Love and blessings!

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  15. Such a lovely and heartfelt poem Martha!

    Safe Travels. Take care

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    1. Thank you, Privy! We had a great trip, and are now safely at home.
      Love and blessings!

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