☀Sunshine on my Face☀

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Yesterday I was invited out on my friend's boat. We cruised around the lovely Lake Minnetonka. Just a bunch of girls enjoying the end of summer sun. I spent a lot of that time floating in the middle of the lake. Trying to be as still as I could, having the waves lap around me, the clouds float by and the glorious sun on my face.
Peace.
I thanked God for the beautiful day, for friends, for family, for life.
I thought of my Aunt Sandy. And I thanked God that he is healing her body.
I thought of Nie Nie, this beautiful lady I have never met, but I admire her strength so much.
Go Nie Nie!
I just had to smile at all the goodness that I was surrounded by.
Life can get difficult, sad, and painful...
But it can also be wonderful, abundant and full of grace.
and Laughter.
Thank God.


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Stephanie Faris said…
Life is full of ups and downs. One of my favorite quotes is: "Life's not about waiting for the storms to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain." ~ Vivian Greene

Sounds like you're doing that well!
August 18, 2009 at 8:32 AM
joolee said…
Amen! And that Nienie.....I tell ya.....she is something else:) Wow! What strength!
Loved this post.......I can just feel the waves lapping against me and the sun shining on my face:)
August 18, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Kristina P. said…
I have been thinking a lot about Nienie, ever since she posted a picture of her new self. She's amazing!
August 18, 2009 at 12:35 PM
cherie said…
i totally agree about life having its ups and downs. thank God for freinds....
August 18, 2009 at 6:29 PM
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