Thanks for the amazing gift of "loving me like that" ... which is by far one of the very best gifts I'll ever receive ... I love you, Dad ... always and forever ... xoxoxoxo
For PapAmore', Arend 'Odee' Lenderink
Friday, June 25, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Souls that have been Soaked in Tears
My Papa (along with my Mom - we read this all together, with my girls, on our "peeks of Lake Michigan views" front porch) gave me this awesome devotional shortly before he died called "Come Away My Beloved" by Frances J. Roberts.
The following is taken from it ... I'm actually transcribing the following (so you know I REALLY want to share it, ;) from excerpts of the chapter called Hold Fast.
I think it might speak to some of you, it has to me ... xoxoxo
Hold fast that which you have, and let no one take your crown.
Let no one hinder you in pursuit of the reward.
Let nothing stand in the way of your complete victory.
Let no weariness or discouraging thought cause you to loosen the rope of faith, but bind it tighter and anchor fast to My Word.
My Word can never fail, yes, and I will fulfill all My good promises. Have I not said, "He who seeks finds" (Matthew 7:8)? And have I not promised to reward those who diligently seek Me (Hebrews 11:6)?
Not the dilatory seeker, but the diligent seeker. Not the one whose seeking is in reality only wishing, but the one who has grown so intent in his quest, so wholly absorbed, that he is unaware in his toiling of the sweat upon his brow.
Never stifle the cry in your heart. God put it there.
God puts no special premium on our being perennial spiritual Pollyannas.
His joy springs forth most abundantly in souls that have been soaked in tears.
Not the tears of self-pity -never- but the tears of devotion and longing for him.
Weep. But when you weep, weep in His arms.
Doubt if you must, but candidly tell Him your doubts.
You will be surprised how quickly they will melt away.
His love and His smile will dispel every doubt as silently and surely as sunshine removes frost.
You cannot look in His face and doubt at the same time!
For PapAmore', Arend 'Odee' Lenderink
http://papamore.blogspot.com
The following is taken from it ... I'm actually transcribing the following (so you know I REALLY want to share it, ;) from excerpts of the chapter called Hold Fast.
I think it might speak to some of you, it has to me ... xoxoxo
Hold fast that which you have, and let no one take your crown.
Let no one hinder you in pursuit of the reward.
Let nothing stand in the way of your complete victory.
Let no weariness or discouraging thought cause you to loosen the rope of faith, but bind it tighter and anchor fast to My Word.
My Word can never fail, yes, and I will fulfill all My good promises. Have I not said, "He who seeks finds" (Matthew 7:8)? And have I not promised to reward those who diligently seek Me (Hebrews 11:6)?
Not the dilatory seeker, but the diligent seeker. Not the one whose seeking is in reality only wishing, but the one who has grown so intent in his quest, so wholly absorbed, that he is unaware in his toiling of the sweat upon his brow.
Never stifle the cry in your heart. God put it there.
God puts no special premium on our being perennial spiritual Pollyannas.
His joy springs forth most abundantly in souls that have been soaked in tears.
Not the tears of self-pity -never- but the tears of devotion and longing for him.
Weep. But when you weep, weep in His arms.
Doubt if you must, but candidly tell Him your doubts.
You will be surprised how quickly they will melt away.
His love and His smile will dispel every doubt as silently and surely as sunshine removes frost.
You cannot look in His face and doubt at the same time!
For PapAmore', Arend 'Odee' Lenderink
http://papamore.blogspot.com
Thursday, February 11, 2010
To Cherish
Thanks for so perfectly teaching and showing us the true meaning of this word ...
2 : to entertain or harbor in the mind deeply and resolutelyes that memory>
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Pronunciation: \ˈcher-ish, ˈche-rish\
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English cherisshen, from Anglo-French cheriss-, stem of cherir to cherish, from cher dear, from Latin carus — more at charity
Date: 14th century
1 a : to hold dear : feel or show affection for ed her friends> b : to keep or cultivate with care and affection : nurture es his marriage>
2 : to entertain or harbor in the mind deeply and resolutely
synonyms see appreciate
— cher·ish·able \-i-shə-bəl\ adjective
— cher·ish·er \-i-shər\ noun
Love has many different definitions, and we all love in different ways. However, think about some of these terms, and see how they fit your relationship.
Do we really honor each other? To some extent, most couples do, but how much more could we honor our spouses if we really think about what this term means?
To cherish someone is to love and honor them as much if not more than you love yourself. It is the most meaningful of the terms, in my opinion. People can love each other, or care for each other, without cherishing one another. If we truly cherish each other, how can we have anything but happy and lasting marriages?
Love has many different definitions, and we all love in different ways. However, think about some of these terms, and see how they fit your relationship.
- Adore
- Respect
- Admire
- Show affection
- Show devotion
- Find irresistible
- Unselfishness
- Loyalty
- Care
- Passion
- Tenderness
Do we really honor each other? To some extent, most couples do, but how much more could we honor our spouses if we really think about what this term means?
- Respect
- Admiration
- Integrity
- Deference
- To treat honorably
- To fulfill terms of an agreement (vows)
To cherish someone is to love and honor them as much if not more than you love yourself. It is the most meaningful of the terms, in my opinion. People can love each other, or care for each other, without cherishing one another. If we truly cherish each other, how can we have anything but happy and lasting marriages?
- To keep first in one's mind
- To treasure another
- To value deeply
- To hold dear
- To prize above all else
- To treat with gentleness and tender care
- To esteem
- To appreciate
- To treat with utmost importance
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Papa's First Birthday in Heaven
On January 11th, 2010 ...
"I love you, Papa!"
My precious Anna screamed ... as she released her Sky Lantern towards Heaven, towards our PapAmore' 
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Papa's 1st Christmas in Heaven
We've shared our hearts, full of Holiday Cheer
and shopped for presents for loved ones this year
The house is dressed up with garland and lights
That sparkle and shine through the Holiday nights
But even with all of this Holiday bliss
There's someone we lost that we terribly miss
And as this Christmas Day draws near
We wish with all of our hearts he was here.
There's someone we lost that we terribly miss
And as this Christmas Day draws near
We wish with all of our hearts he was here.
He's living his life way up past the stars
Somewhere past Jupiter, Saturn and Mars
he's spending his Christmas in Heaven, you see
And last night as I slept, a dream came to me
Somewhere past Jupiter, Saturn and Mars
he's spending his Christmas in Heaven, you see
And last night as I slept, a dream came to me
He was standing before me, happy and well
he said to me "I have something to tell…
Heaven's more wonderous than you would believe
It's the greatest of gifts I could ever receive.
he said to me "I have something to tell…
Heaven's more wonderous than you would believe
It's the greatest of gifts I could ever receive.
I'd like for you all to remember the good…
You know that I'd be there if only I could.
So don't feel so bad that I'm not there
There are so many memories you can share
You know that I'd be there if only I could.
So don't feel so bad that I'm not there
There are so many memories you can share
As you gather together, I'm sure you'll find
The gifts deep within you that I left behind.
Each one is unique and wrapped brightly in love
The gifts deep within you that I left behind.
Each one is unique and wrapped brightly in love
They shine from your hearts as I shine from above."
For PapAmore', Arend 'Odee' Lenderink
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