" THE LAST BREATH "

How would it be?
The Last Breath for you and me.

Each one of us will have one,
We don’t know just when.
We all had a beginning.
But do we all have an end?



A few things I remember about the seven last weeks of my Brother George.
He had good days and not so good days.
He loved his dogs and hated to see them go, but he knew he couldn’t take care of them.
( after 5 weeks we found a good home for them )

After 4 days he couldn’t drive any more, so no more cars.
And if you knew George, then you know how his car was always very important to him.

The first few days he was with us, he was afraid to go to sleep at night.
Thinking he might die in his sleep. So Cindy checked on him almost every night.

He was cold all the time.
Space heaters kept the room above 80 for him.

He watched the food channel on TV almost all the time.
He always wanted something different to eat. But he only took a bite or two.
He liked grapefruit with sugar on top. Whole Milk, Dr. Pepper, water,
Coffee with lots of Sugar, and Daylight Donuts. Not any other kind.
Oranges, Burritos, Watermelon, Blueberry Pie, and Strawberries.
Cindy was on the go often to the Store for something special.

He wanted to get in the Hot Tub.
We helped him into the hot tub the first time and He said: “ Ohh! This is wonderful-I love it “
He was able to get in by himself the second time. (A good Day)
But, the Third and last time he needed help again.
While He was in the hot tub he said to me that he wanted to tell me something,
And then said: I want to thank you for letting me stay here.
I said: Your welcome “I Love You George, You’re my Brother “
You would have done the same for me.
I remember his tears running down his face.


George didn’t want to be by himself when his time came and would say to Cindy.
Tell me the truth. When am I going to die? Not knowing when that would be.
She told him that she would be there for him when it was time.

Cindy, Eileen, and Sharon prayed with George and talked with him about Gods word.
I am so thankful for them being true laborers of Gods Love.
This reminds me of Eileen & Sharon being instrumental during my time when
I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior in 1992.

Will we be afraid when our time is close?
It could be like a candle in the wind.

As I think about my Brother, I am so grateful for the Lord’s Love, his Mercy, and Grace.
When He looked at George, as with each of us, I believe he would say:
I died for your sins, I took your place. Come to me my child and stay at my place.

When George took Jesus by the hand,
He drew his line in the sand.
Confessing with his mouth he let Jesus in,
Allowing Jesus to cleanse him of all sin.
I know where George is today.
Because, Jesus is always with you when you believe and pray.

George had became more at peace, more grateful
And he showed great courage during his last few weeks.
He had a real heart change in which he truly regretted all his past wrongs,
and asked for forgiveness of them.

We believe George waited for Cindy to be with Him as she said she would.
And as Cindy sat at George’s side during his last few minutes,
She spoke to him, and told him: it’s ok to go now.
That Jesus was with him.
He shed his last tear. And he took his last breath.
Eileen came in moments later and saw where the tear had been.

So I will remember my brother George and I will celebrate his New Life.

Time he was with us...
November 17th 1956 – May 17th 2008

"Shining through the clouds "

As the Sun was coming up this morning, as with each new day, it shines through the clouds giving us a glimpse of what is to come. What we do with the new day is up to each of us. May The Son shine through our personal clouds today and help us to see clearly, enabling us to make the best out of this day. :)

"Three Trees"

Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, 'Someday I hope to be a great Treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with an intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty.'
Then the second tree said, 'Someday I will be a mighty ship. I will take Kings and Queens across the waters and sail to the corners of the world. People will feel safe in me because of the strength of my hull.'
Finally the third tree said, 'I want to grow to be the tallest and straightest Tree in the forest. People will see me on top of the hill, look up to my branches, and think of the heavens and God and how close to them I am reaching. I will be the greatest tree of all time and people will always remember me.'
After a few years of praying that their dreams would come true, a group of woodsmen came upon the trees. When one came to the first tree he said, 'this looks like a strong tree, I think I should be able to sell the wood to a carpenter, and he began cutting it down. The tree was happy, because he knew the carpenter would make him into a treasure chest.
At the second tree the woodsman said, 'This looks like a strong tree.  I will be able to sell it to the shipyard. ‘The second tree was happy because he knew he was on his way to becoming a mighty ship.
When the woodsmen came upon the third tree, the tree was frightened because he knew that if they cut him down his dreams would not come true.  One of the men said I don't need anything special from my tree, I'll Take this one,' and he cut it down.
When the first tree arrived at the carpenters, he was made into a feed box for animals. He was then placed in a barn and filled with hay. This was not at all what he had prayed for.
The second tree was cut and made into a small fishing boat.  His dreams of being a mighty ship and carrying Kings had come to an end.
The third tree was cut into large pieces, and left alone in the dark.
The years went by, and the trees forgot about their dreams.
Then one day, a man and woman came to the barn. She gave Birth and they placed the baby in the hay in the feed box that was made from the first tree.  The man wished that he could have made a crib for the baby, but this manger would have to do.  The tree could feel the importance of this event and knew that it had held the greatest treasure of all time.
Years later, a group of men got in the fishing boat made from the second tree.  One of them was tired and went to sleep. While they were out on the water, a great storm arose and the tree didn’t think it was strong enough to keep the men Safe. The men woke the sleeping man, and He stood and said 'Peace' and the storm stopped.  At this time, the tree knew that it had carried the King of Kings in its boat.
Finally, someone came and got the third tree.  It was carried through the streets as the People mocked the man who was carrying it. When they came to a stop, the man was nailed to the tree and raised in the air to die at the top of a hill. When Sunday  came, the  tree  came to  Realize  that  it was strong  enough to stand at the top Of the hill and be as close to God as was possible, Because Jesus had been crucified on it.
The moral of this story is that when things don't seem to be going your way, always know that God has a plan for you. If you place your trust in Him, God will give you great gifts. Each of the trees got what they wanted, just not in the way they had imagined. We don't always know what God's plans are for us. We just know that His Ways are not our ways, but His ways are always best.

‎" What's so Good about Good Friday "

 A six year old ask his mother. In continuing he said, what happened to Jesus was really bad. so what is good about Good Friday Mom?
This was part of a conversation I had with a young mother today, as we are both off this Friday which is Good Friday.

I remembered during this conversation something my wife told me a few weeks ago, after she and My 11 year old son returned from their trip, visiting one of our older sons and his family. She told me that there was a time during the visit that our son had done something bad that would normally justify some kind of punishment. In which she asked him what he thought his punishment should be. After a few of his suggestions, she said; What if I WOULD TAKE YOUR PUNISHMENT for YOU.
He said no Mom I wouldn’t want you to do that. Then she said; that is what Jesus did for us. He took the punishment and died on the cross for the wrongs of all of us. Which in my mind makes “Good Friday” Good!

My Child

      My Child,

You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2 I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3 Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31 For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27 In me you live and move and have your being. Acts 17:28 For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28 I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5 I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12 You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16 I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26 You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14 I knit you together in your mother's womb. Psalm 139:13 And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:6 I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me. John 8:41-44 I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16 And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1 Simply because you are my child and I am your Father. 1 John 3:1 I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11 For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48 Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17 For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33 My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 Because I love you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3 My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. Psalms 139:17-18 And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 I will never stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40 For you are my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5 I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul.  Jeremiah 32:41 And I want to show you great and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3 If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29 Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 For it is I who gave you those desires. Philippians 2:13 I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20 For I am your greatest encourager. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. Psalm 34:18 As a shepherd carries a lamb; I have carried you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11 One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes.  Revelation 21:3-4 And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth. Revelation 21:3-4 I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. John 17:23 For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26 He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews 1:3 He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31 And to tell you that I am not counting your sins. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10 I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. Romans 8:31-32 If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me. 1 John 2:23 And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. Romans 8:38-39 Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen. Luke 15:7 I have always been Father, and will always be Father. Ephesians 3:14-15 My question is…Will you be my child? John 1:12-13 I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32

Love, Your Dad
Almighty God