Nostalgia

nos·tal·gi·a  (n-stlj, n-)

n.

1. A bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations of the past.

2. The condition of being homesick; homesickness.

As you know on June 9, we celebrated our 45th Wedding Anniversary. It was a great day. It was also a very emotional day full of NOSTALGIA for days long past, for friends we miss, for another time and another place.

On the other side of the coin, we are also homesick for a place called Heaven.

A few months ago this poem by Dr. Raymond W. Barber touched my husband's heart.

 

 

My Journey With Jesus

I heard the voice of Jesus say,

"Come, my son, with Me today."

Over the uneven pathway of life we go,

Fearing not the bitterest foe.

Day by day, we walk hand in hand

As we journey to the Promised Land.

Facing life's problems of every kind,

I bravely walk with peace of mind.

Bearing the burdens with joyful heart,

Nothing my soul from my Saviour will part.

"Peace, be still," He whispers to my soul

As through the clouds I see the goal.

He comforts me as friend to friend,

And He'll lead me safely to journey's end.

No burden is too heavy; no night is too long,

As along the way He gives me a song.

When my steps are uncertain and my way unclear,

I feel His sweet presence and find Him near.

When the sky of blue becomes a cloud of gray,

I trust Him all the more to lead the way.

"I will never leave thee," He comfortingly said,

As upon His breast I laid my head.

As the sunset of life stared me in the face,

I entered the valley secure in His grace.

Together we reached that blissful shore

Where pain nor death can be no more.

Home at last beyond the gate

For my friends and loved ones I'll patiently wait.

-Raymond W. Barber

We are so thankful for the 45 years the Lord has given us together.

And also thank you for the cards and love. We love you.