August Rose -Postcard Friendship Friday #518

I love Roses--they are particularly lovely in August.  This postcard celebrates birthdays in August.  The flower is wild rose, the stone is a moonstone, those born in August are said to show felicity.  Felicity gives the idea of happiness, joy, rapture, bliss, delight, cheerfulness, contentedness and good cheer.

My younger brother was born in August.  Though he was younger, he was my hero.  Have a lovely summer...I know it is hard with all the awful things going on these days, but if you look hard, there is beauty and sweetness to be found.

Blessings and peace to all.  Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

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When Grief Crowds Your Day -Postcard Friendship Friday #466

This past week I received devastating news.   A young man whom I've known for many years, who had spent time volunteering in our non-profit organization, took his own life.

If you are thinking of taking that way out, please PLEASE talk to someone before going through with it.  The pain and devastation left behind a suicide is more than words can describe...It may seem like an easy out--but taking your own life is a final solution to a passing circumstance--even though it may feel the circumstances you face are permanent.

Nothing is permanent in life.  Please, get some help.  You know who you are.  God knows and I am praying for you.

I have no other words to say just now--only sadness.  Please join me in praying for his precious family.

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Goodbye Dear old Friend

Yesterday my dear old friend Vern called to say goodbye.  He said he would greet my Beloved and two babies when he got there and told me he was praying for me.  Those were his last words.  Soon after he called, Vern flew away to heaven--I didn't realize how close he was to flying away from this world.

My Friend was 92 and had lived a long life full of years.  He prayed for me every day...Vern was one of my best buddies and I loved him well.  It has been an honor to know this wonderful man.

He leaves a HUGE hole in the lives of his family and friends--but I know he's in a better place now.  He can run and jump with the best of them--and I know he is rejoicing at reuniting with his son, daughter, sisters, son-in-law, and his beloved  Edie.

Farewell old Friend.  I miss you.

August's Wild Rose -Postcard Friendship Friday #418

This year July has been a scorcher. All sorts of records have been broken!  Now that August is here, we will likely face more hot days.  I have enjoyed summer more than any other this year.  I'm not sure why, but it may have something to do with getting older--AND the months of darkness and soggy rain we've had over the past three winters.

I love the sunshine and the roses.  The roses in my garden are VERY happy with all this sun.  I keep them well-watered and they are splendorous!

May the aroma of the wild rose fill your hearts, dear friends!  Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Postcard Friendship Friday! 

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