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Sept.
12, 2005
The terrible
devastation of our Gulf States area is uppermost on most of
America's mind. Of course we Christians have our hearts filled
with compassion and prayer for the people who have suffered
so terribly. I wanted to address this in my news section and
would have before now if I hadn't been so absorbed with my
own small challenges, some upcoming surgeries and some chronic
pain worsening lately.
My problems
seem minute when compared to theirs. I can only imagine the
suffering of the people who went through the ordeal of evacuation,
deprivation, illness, injury, and now, fear about their future/s.
I am blessed! And we must go on doing what we can to be a
blessing to those in need.
With that
in mind, I'd like to share an 'editorial' written by Marjorie
Castleberry concerning the present situation from the after
effects of the hurricane, Katrina. I thought her comments
were most appropriate and encouraging.
Marjorie
wrote ....
The more I see the more the phrase 'utter
destruction' seems to fit.
But, I was angry coming home yesterday when
some commentator was so gloom and doom. Suddenly, this little
voice within me said "Hold it!" "By no means can anyone discount
the suffering, sometimes poor organization and response, but
never discount the strength of a nation founded on God's principles
and for a long time built on that foundation. Surely succeeding
generations have used poor building materials and any big
disaster may knock off the top of this building called America,
but the strong foundation and the strong walls first built
will be revealed and rebuilding will begin. The recovery will
depend upon individual thinking and mind-set. As always before,
the churches, the Christian people, with God's help, with
their compassions and helps will encourage all and by example
will lead in the picking up and going on.
Some things that happen in a moment take years
to remedy. Things will not always be the same, but many will
be better and some will be entirely new, but once again it
will be proved that real life is not held within things, but
in a body of flesh, blood and spirit.
Blessings on this beautiful, sunshiny day
in Georgia,
Majorie Castleberry
Not all
news is necessarily cheerful or even news that one wants to
report. But sad news is a part of life. I write this to let
all you faithful prayer warriors know that my brother, Ronny
went home to be with Lord on May
27th.
After a
long battle with cancer he left us for his eternal home in
heaven. I will not say that he lost the fight, because he
lives; he's just at a different address than where we thought
he'd be after the cancer was gone.
Our heartfelt
thanks go to all you who have prayed for the family during
this past year. We appreciate your concern and love more than
words can say!
The Lord
had different plans for Ronny than we knew. He was a policeman
most of his adult life and loved his work. Someone commented
that he's probably up there 'patrolling' those streets of
gold right now, making sure things are moving along smoothly,
with that little mischievous grin of his. And he's probably
adored by all the angels, because he was adored here on earth.
Never have I known anyone who was loved so sincerely by so
many. To know him was to love him, plain and simple!
Our hearts
are broken but only for our own sorrow because Ronny is not
with us at present and we miss him terribly. But we know he's
in a better place and we'll join him someday. His presence
is felt in our hearts and he'll always be with us in that
way. Then, when we cross over that bridge we know he'll be
standing by our Savior, Jesus, ready to greet us and we'll
all get great big hugs like when he was here with us.
Please
pray for Ronny's wife, Diana. She's a precious lady and loves
Ronny dearly as he does her. As she said, that love is for
an eternity. We know he's in heaven and we'll join him someday
in God's time. But, it's so very hard to go through this and
face every day without the presence of the one you've been
married to for so many years. The Lord will keep her, and
I'm told that time will make it a little easier to accept.
But right now, she needs strength to help her through the
grieving process. She and Ronny greatly appreciated all your
prayers and loving concern during the past year. And I've
just learned that Diana has some serious health issues herself
now to deal with. So she needs some very special prayer.
I'll be
preparing a special tribute page for my brother, Ronny very
soon. I'll have it here in the Gallery Section and on my other
site: Genelle's Christian Inspirations as well. Check back
soon to visit that page.
Thank you
for stopping by and I hope you've been blessed by reading
this newsletter. I'll be updating it periodically, so please
drop in again soon.
May the
Lord bless you and keep you in His Hands. Have a wonderful
day!
Sincerely
with Love in Jesus,
Genelle
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