Thankful Thursday ~ Remembrance

Dad-&-I-1985 Today I write my Thankful Thursday post in remembrance of my father; is a bitter-sweet day. My dad would have celebrated his 75 birthday today. He has been with the Lord for the past 22 years though. He was only 53 years old when he passed away from cancer. Some would think that I should have gotten over his passing. To tell you the truth, I am not. I miss talking to him. I miss getting his advice on so many things. Even though I am myself now in my 50’s, I still miss him. The picture was taking  the year my son was born and my dad was so happy to be a first-time grandfather.

So, today, I am thankful for my earthly father. He has shared his wisdom with me. He taught me what is right and what is wrong. And that the Lord is faithful, not matter where we are in our life. I am looking forward to see my dad again in heaven. Maybe than he can tell me the things I missed in my life. But then again, we might be just celebrating being in the presence of the Lord 🙂 .

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving a link to your thankful Thursday post below.

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: Honor your father and mother; you never know how long you have them this side of heaven.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
(Ephesians 6:1-4 ESV)

Love & peace,
Iris

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Happy Birthday, Lori!

She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.

~ Proverbs 31:26 (ESV)

Lori, may you day be filled with blessings and wonderful surprises. I wish I could celebrate with you in Florida.

I am grateful that the Lord saw it fit to have us meet this side of heaven. I am thankful for your friendship. I love your honesty; even if it hurts to hear the truth. Thank you for cheer-leading my photography and your support in ministry. You keep me sane in this insane world!!!! Happy Birthday, my sweet friend!!!!

Congratulations to Bethany and Joshlin

Congratulations to Bethany and Joshlin for winning a gift card to a book store of your choice. I have sent out an email to you to find out which online bookstore you prefer.

Thank you all for making my birthday month a memorable one. Not sure what my next year will bring; trusting God for His guidance.

One thing I am working on is my first gallery for Visual Peacemakers 😉 . Sure, I do not travel abroad, but I read a wonderful article by Jerod Foster that made me think of photographs that I took right here in Phoenix.

Thank you for stopping by today. Have a blessed week,

September 2010 ~ Giveaway #4

***Comments now closed-Winner Announced 10/04/10***

This week is the final giveaway. So what did I come up with this week? Nothing special, except that this week’s giveaway will have two winners. Since it is my 50th birthday this year, I thought to give away 2 x $25 gift-cards…

If you win, you can chose between a gift-card from Amazon, Barnes & Nobles or Christianbook.com. The entry is simple: leave a comment below. For extra chances to win, share the giveaway with your friends via Facebook, Twitter or even on your own blog. The giveaway is open until Sunday, October 3rd.

The winner of the postcards is (drum-roll): Beverly Lewis from LifePoint – Congratulation Beverly.

Thanks for stopping by today…Have a blessed week.