Hi friends– I feel like instead of posting another cake or picture of grand-kids, I should tell you these are trying days here at our house. I can’t really go in to details here, but we are in the most difficult times we’ve faced– and it’s likely to last a while. We are asking God’s help day by day and remembering the enormity of his merciful, faithful love and his peace in the center of the storm.
“The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard you hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” –Philippians 4:5-7
P.S. photo looking from Sausalito across the bay on from a couple weeks ago in SF.
The Thankful Heart 
Rhonda, I am so sorry to hear that you are going through trying times and I pray that things work out for you and your family. Your faith in God will be your strength🙏🙏❤️
Thanks Suzanne– you’re so dear. and you’re right, we need God’s help day by day… hugs friend!
Whispering prayers even as I read. God it’s faithful!
So kind, Patricia. Loved your post on speaking out with love. xo
🙂 Glory to His Name! Thanks much!
Praying for you and your family during these trying times, dear friend. God is faithful! ❤️🙏❤️
thanks Debi. Agree–God is faithful day by day… Would love to sit and talk with you and Linda. Do you know if she is in town again?? hugs!
I think she is. I will reach out to her and see if we can put something together soon. When do you leave for Laurel’s wedding? We are probably going to visit Dennis’ sister in the Napa Valley next week. Hope we can get together really soon…take a deep breath…God has got this!! 💕💕
Hi Debi! We are leaving Aug 7th–to the 20th, spending a couple weeks in Wisconsin before/after the wedding. Napa sounds like a beautiful idea!! Let me know if you have time… hugs friend.
Praying for you dear friend, and trusting Jesus with you.
thank you –so kind. That’s exactly what we are trying to do, day by day.
I’m so very sorry to hear you’re going through a hard time, Rhonda. I sincerely hope the situation improves greatly, and quickly. Your photograph from Sausalito is absolutely gorgeous. xo
Thanks Marcia– You’re so dear. it’s complicated. We are just waiting and trusting God will help us along the way… hugs friend.
May God be with you at this time.
thank you Lucinda– we are trusting that he is! And– so wonderful to see the pictures of the twins!! You are blessed. xox
Praying for you, Sis.
Thanks Brad– I know you have learned a lot about trusting God’s goodness in difficult situations. It means a lot to have you praying with us. hugs hugs.
Rhoda, dear friend,. . .you have been on my heart, and in my prayers… may you feel the strong arms of the Lord carry you every moment of every day. You are not alone. He is by your side. “If God is for us, who can be against us?…We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” Rom. 8:31,37.
Xoxo
Daisy- you’re the best. We are remembering all those verses like the ones you wrote– knowing God is faithful to what he promises. Fun to find your Instagram pics! xox
Rhonda — so sorry to read you are going through a difficult time. Thinking of you and yours and sending love and hugs from across the ocean. We’re going through a hard time too lately as a family and I really found your words comforting, so thank you for sharing. Keep your chin up xxxxx
Becca– thank you. You are so dear. It means a lot to hear from you. Pray your family will find strength and hope in God’s care. It means so much in times like this. xox
I read your blog post earlier this morning. When I went to read my bible a few hours later, I stumbled across a passage that brought you straight to mind. I’ve been reading Romans and this is the scripture I opened to today in chapter 5, “And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”
I am thankful for your vulnerability and willingness to share your current pain and struggle. You have my heart and prayers. The Lord is faithful and we can hope and rest in Him. ❤️
Love this Claire. thank you for those true words. Our hope is in God in all of this– and we are seeing his love poured out in many ways. And for now we need to persevere. It was a joy to read through your posts about your summer in Thailand– a beautiful picture of your life well spent and the people you cared for there. thank you. hugs!
Praying, trusting, hoping. Loving you.
Jenni- I’ve learned so much from you about times like these. thank you dear old friend. xox
Prayers to our God for His restoring power and blessing of ALL THINGS NEW to surround you, Rhonda. Shalom, shalom…
thank you for your kind words– and the beauty of your posts. They do bring peace.
Shalom and prayers…
OH Rhonda, I’m so sorry to hear of your news! You and the family will be in my prayers, honey! Stay strong and lean on the Lord. WIth love and hugs, Mary
Mary– you are the sweetest. Thank you for praying with us. God is our hope. hugs.
There is always hope with God. Praying for you, friend.🌈
thank you Mary. That means a lot. xo
You’re welcome, Rhonda. Blessings to you and the family.💜🙏
Rhonda I am thinking of you all, praying and sending hugs. X
thank you dear Brigid. You are so kind. We are just waiting on God to get us through this. hugs friend!
Sending a prayer your way! ❤
thank you– so kind. It’s needed. xo
Praying for you and Larry. My heart is grieving with you that you are going through this trial.
Christine–you’re so dear. thank you. It’s getting more complicated, but we see God’s hand and help. thank you for praying with us. hugs.
Dearest Rhonda,
I’m sorry to hear this. Whatever it is, you and your family will be in my prayers. Be brave and trust in the Lord. Kisses and tight hugs. xoxox
Thank you Lilly– so kind as you always are. We are looking to God for his help day by day. He is good. xox
Be strong Rhonda and God will always make a way. 🙏 Tight hugs…xoxox
My prayers and hugs are with you Rhonda and all! 😘🦋❤️
Thanks Cate– love hearing this from you– It means a lot friend. xo
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Beautiful picture, and you will be in my prayers daily friend.
Thanks Lacey– that means so much from you. This is going to take a while, but God is faithful… xo
So true, but it can still be hard in the present. Keeping you our family’s prayers friend.
thankful for you Lacey. xo
I am adding my prayers to yours, Rhonda, and I truly believe in the power of prayer. 🙂
Me too Mollie. We are are asking God for his help day by day (and when I wake up at 3 AM). God is faithful and merciful, trusting him to see us through. So thankful for your kind words, friend. xox
beautiful photo 🙂
Hi Beth! Loved your blog. And am interested in your book. We were missionaries in Spain when our kids were growing up so we raised 4 missionary kids. I had a hard time figuring out how to comment on your posts. But loved reading your writing… xo
Thanks, Rhonda. I’d love to hear your feedback if you get a chance to check out my book 💕
I’ll let you know… xox
Hello Rhonda, I pray that you will know the Peace of God as you keep your eyes fixed on Him. How wonderful He is, I too am going through a tough time at the moment and am certain that God will come in for us both.
Thank you Caron — so kind. You are right He is faithful to us both in these days. Lovely to find your encouraging blog. xo
Hope that everything is already in control.
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