FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ GESTURES OF LOVE ~ 2 June 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

GESTURES OF LOVE

Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love . . . and weep with those who weep. —Romans 12:10-15

Cards...hundreds and hundreds of cards. Our mail carrier must have thought we were going for a world record. They came by the stack—day after day after day. It was just one of the many ways we knew that people cared for us as our family endured the painful first weeks after our teenage daughter Melissa died in a car accident.

But it wasn't just the cards that provided assurance of loving support. Food came in so fast we nearly filled up the freezer. Flowers filled every corner of the house, especially sunflowers...Melissa's favorite.

People sent pictures of her, blankets with verses, memorial gifts to her school, and books...lots of helpful books on trusting God with a broken heart. Then there were the e-mails, phone calls, and personal words of hope and help...promises of prayer. Offers to do anything we needed. All from friends following God's prompting.

Our aching hearts were lifted by these deeds too numerous to list but too beautiful to forget. The love behind these expressions carried us through days heavy with sorrow.

Look for people in need and follow the Lord's leading. Help heal their brokenness with gestures of love (Romans 12:10-15). Encourage them for God's glory.

It was only a brief little note,
Or a word that was prayerfully spoken,
Yet not in vain, for it soothed the pain
Of a heart that was nearly broken. —Anon.

A little kindness can make a big difference.

 

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. Have a Blessed Lord's Day.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good Sunday morning Meg and (((HUGS))).

[mylife]

Janine Jansen~The Lark Ascending

[MEG33]

Goodd Morning, AH..We were blessed with a bit of rain during the night.
(((HUGS)))

[MEG33]

This is so beautiful..I am listening to the second part now..Thank you, My.

[mylife]

You are welcome.
Enjoy.

[mylife]

Your picture reminded me of it, and well...
The Lark ascending is one of my desert island/Sunday Morning favorites.
I am glad you enjoyed it as much as I do.

[E.G.C.]

Sunday Morning Coffee Bump.

((HUGS))Good morning, MEG33. How's it going?

[MEG33]

It would be perfect to post along with my graphic and I plan on doing so next time I use it..Just wonderful music.
I have it saved in a favorites file now.

[MEG33]

(((HUGS)))
Going well..I am so glad the bad storms missed you.

[laplata]

Hi Kathy! *Hugs*

May God bless us all!

[Arrowhead1952]

We got about .2” during the night as well. Wished we had more, but will take anything the good Lord provides.

[luvie]

Providence~Mansion Robe and Crown.wma

Glad~Before the Throne Of God Above

Cathedrals~Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Glad~Arise My Soul, Arise

Gaither Homecoming~Heaven's Joy Awaits.wma

Tad Robinson~No More Night

The Imperials~Sweet, Sweet Spirit

Have a blessed Sunday

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Amazing Grace

Great Is The Lord

[Arrowhead1952]

Good evening LUV and (((HUGS))). Just finished my night shift.

[luvie]

Glad you’re home! Now relax! :)

Hope it wasn’t too hot/humid for the work today!

[E.G.C.]

Sunday music bump.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A day late, but a Blessed Lord’s Day to your and yours, Meg. Have a terrific week!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Late, but hoping you had a Blessed Lord’s Day, Cindy.

Thanks for the links.

[Cindy]

I did.

As always, THANK YOU for this thread Kathy.

I hope your week is good and uneventful.