Life is so uncertain

While I was in church this morning, enjoying God's amazing presence, My great uncle Terry, passed from this life into an endless eternity at the age of 57. A massive heart attack claimed him while he was in church this morning... Life is so incredibly uncertain! This serves as a reminder that we must always be ready to go, because we never know when it will be our time to go or when Jesus will come!

Please pray for my Pap-pa as this is his younger brother and this was a big shock!! Also, pray for the rest of the family if you would at this difficult time for them.

Four Years ago

There was a Wonderful man who went Home
There was rejoicing in Heaven over this homecoming
There was a crown placed on the head of this sweet man
There was a shout of praise as he seen his Saviour for the first time
There was a running and leaping that happened on the streets of glad when this precious man got his new, forever healthy, body.


Also, four years ago...

There was a phone call that changed our lives forever
There was shock
There was tears
There was heartache
There was joy that this loving man was no longer in pain and would never have to give himself shots of insulin again...
There was peace because we KNEW that he was with Jesus

Today...

There is a wonderful man in Heaven...
There is still shouting, running, and joyous praise happening...
There is still rejoicing in Heaven that this pilgrim is home...
There is a caring and wonderful man who is "pulling" for me to make it home.

Also today...

There is still tears...
There is still heartache...
There is still joy...
There is still peace...
There is a fervent determination to make it home to see him this man once again and forever praise and glorify THE KING!!!

This man is my Uncle Paul.







He passed away 4 years ago yesterday, and with him he took a piece of my heart. Now some of my heart is over in glory with alot of other pieces too... (you see I have several loved ones over there that have pieces of my heart with them :) ) and because of that my desire is even stronger to go home! My heart YEARNS to go home! I want to see Jesus most of all and praise HIM forever for making it possible for me to be HIS child! Then I want to see all those dear ones that have already made the crossing safely!

Uncle Paul, you are greatly missed! Your hugs, your smile, your rumbling laughter, your love for God, your testimonies... the list goes on... you are so so missed! I love you and can't wait to come HOME and see you again! Keep waiting at the Eastern Gate, for I'm coming in the morning! Give Justin a hug and kiss from me and tell him I can't wait to meet him and that I love him!

Much Love Now and Always,
Holly

I'm officially over the hill

I turned 19 on Friday! haha! But it does seem abit weird to be in my final stretch towards 20 :)

Anyways, I had a beautiful birthday! It was spent surrounded by my sweet family and the love of my wonderful friends!! I love you all so so much!! You're the best ever!

So, I just wanted to take a minute, and tell you all what the greatest birthday presents were that I got this year! Sound good? Ok, here we go... :)

1.The Lord's sweet presence that was with me from the time I woke up... Such an amazing feeling to have Him so close to me! I love HIM with ALL of my heart and am going to serve HIM ALL of my life!! Thank-You, Jesus, for ALWAYS being with me and guiding my life! You will ALWAYS hold first place in my life and my affections!

2.My wonderful family! :) They're amazing and showered me with love and affection! I'm spoiled by all their love! Yes, I love the gifts they got for me,but it's THEM(my family) that is the greatest gift to me! I love them so much! They've been there for me, supporting me, loving me, and believing in me! So to all of you, give yourselves a great big hug from me! I love you!

3.My amazing friends! They all made me feel so special! You all are so awesome and I love you guys! :) You've been right there to return the texts lol! or to talk, to listen, to cry with, to laugh with, to share with, to love and to make our friendship something beautiful! I've got the greatest friends in the whole world! Love you all! Give yourselves a big hug from me!

Yes, those are my greatest gifts for this birthday and for all 364 unbirthdays that I had this year... and the one I've had so far this year! :) These are the ones I'm most thankful for... and I want my Jesus to know first of all, that I love HIM, with all of my heart! Then I want all my family and friends to know that I love them! So to all of you... I LOVE YOU!

Much love now and always,
Holly

Here am I, Lord, send me!

I gave up Heaven to come down to earth
gave up my glory to experience a lowly birth

I left my Father, my angels, my praise,
to come live among the ones that despised holy ways

I gave of my power, provisions, my life
only to be let down,rejected in my hour of strife

At the end I gave forgiveness and finally my all
to offer communion with God, not had since "The Fall"

So to you, I say, I gave my everything for thee,
What in return will you do for Me?

Would you be willing to leave your home
if I asked you for Me the earth to roam?

Would you leave family and friends behind
to from sin's pit, souls to mine?

Would you give of all your resources
to save and protect My sheep from Satan's forces?

Will you give your life, love, and devotion
to set in someone's heart, Calvary's plan in motion?

Is it too much to ask, your life for me to live
when I for you did everything give?

The call has gone forth, the message has been given,
who will go and see that my flock becomes marked not Condemned but FORGIVEN?

May these words become our creed,
may it be heard from sea to shining sea
"Here am I, Lord, send Me!"