15 August



23rd Psalm

-1599 Geneva Bible-

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. 
He maketh me to rest in green pasture, He leadeth me by the still waters.
 He restoreth my soul, He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his Name’s sake.
 Yea, though I should walk through the valley of the shadow of death, 
  I will fear no evil; for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
 Thou dost prepare a table before me in the sight of mine adversaries: 
 thou dost anoint mine head with oil,  
my cup runneth over.
 Doubtless kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, 
and I shall remain a long season in the house of the Lord.

t
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 this week a very old friend took his life

 it has me at once wandering around in sadness

 and abundantly rejoicing in the joy of a cherry tomato fresh from the garden.

I have lost two loved ones this summer 

each time I walked the beach with one of them heavy on my heart

and each time I looked down to see a sand dollar at my feet.



 Pennies from heaven
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Comments

  1. Denise15/08/2015, 08:03

    so very sorry for your loss.

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  2. beth willis miller's blog15/08/2015, 08:29

    Beautiful words reflecting your heart for your loved ones ...having lost a loved one to suicide 10 years ago this month, it is such a difficult journey...many blessings to you ❤️

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  3. 21 Wits15/08/2015, 09:23

    Remarkable capture!

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  4. Dotti15/08/2015, 14:01

    Very sorry for the loss of your friends, loved ones. Imagine, a sand dollar from heaven. It's beautiful in so very many ways.

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  5. Marcie15/08/2015, 14:46

    So sorry to hear of your loss. This psalm is a comfort in troubled times, and a walk in nature is so soothing and uplifting at all times.

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  6. Donna@LivingFromHappiness15/08/2015, 16:11

    I am sorry for your loss...your words here are beautiful and uplifting. And what a special gift those sand dollars.

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  7. maryaustria15/08/2015, 21:59

    So sorry for your loss!

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  8. caryjo16/08/2015, 21:56

    Sorry! Thank you for sharing, though, and many people will step into this situation to pray and encourage. Bless you.

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