Monday, April 7, 2008

Happy 4th Day!!!

Tonight I went to the Mount for the closing for the Cursillo. Victor was on the team. He was asked to give the Holiness talk and I couldn't think of a better talk for him. However, he said it was one of the hardest he has ever gave. I thought it was because the talk fit him so well and his humilty did not allow him to see it. I heard from many of the team members and the retreat candidates how moving and inspiring it was to all. He said that he used my dad and Chips as an example of what true Holiness is to him .
The Cursillo has been such a life giving experience for both of us. We made our Cursillo in 1987 and 1988. We both still group. (Grouping is when after the retreat you join other people who have made the retreat too and share your lifes journey with each other)
I group at Debbie Fackler's house and she and I are 2 of the original members of our group. We have had many others come and go. Also in our group is Ellen Turner and Alice Volpert. I miss from time to time because of Florida....but I'm still grouping as the girls have reminded me.
Well, one of the Cursillo phrases is, Bloom where you are planted. May each of us, no matter where the Lord has placed us in this life, be the best Christian witness that we can be for Him.
Remember, we only have one chance around in this life to do it. May we not miss the opportunity that is right before us.
DeColores!!!!!

2 comments:

The Powers Bunch said...

Dad had such an AWESOME retreat...We were so glad!

CMD said...

DE COLORES!!! I made a similar retreat called Tres Dias back in 1989...so glad to hear that you've stayed active and plugged in through your 4th day.

Sam Is One

Sam Is One

Abigail

Abigail
Here is Healthy Abigail, thank you Lord, soaking up some sun!

the Powers family...

the Powers family...
Looks like heaven to me!

the beeler's

the beeler's
just beautiful!

Nana in Fla.

Nana in Fla.
The kids enjoyed Nana so much!

PAPA!

PAPA!
Thanks sweetie for giving of yourself to all of us. I love you, Mamo

Just practice...

Just practice...
Meredith says, "just keep at it Mom and you'll remember"

More pix and practice for Mamo!

More pix and practice for Mamo!
Look at these Eyes!!!!!!

Grandparenting!

Grandparenting!
Our friends Jeff and Gwen with their first grandchild, George W. Bennett. This photo was taken at our home. We hosted a baptism party for Sam. God is good.

my birthday

my birthday
how could anyone spend a birthday any better than this.... my newest gift, Sam, Victor and Papa at the Olive Garden.. We had fun!

Marla, Maddie and Baby Sam

Marla, Maddie and Baby Sam
Baby Sam is how the kids fondly refer to their new cousin..they are getting lots of practice for their newest addition

The Loss of a dear friend.

On July 3 a dear, dear friend of ours, Chips Cronen returned to Heaven. He will be missed. We pray and ask for prayers for his wife Barbra and sons.
I came across this scripture that seems to be appropriate for Chips, it reads from Ephesians 6: 16-18
"At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the evil one. And accepting salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the Spirit gives you. Do all this in prayer, asking for God's help. Pray on every occassion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for God's people."

This is just one thought that gives "light" to the life of Chips Cronen. He was truly a prayer warrior. I've counted on his prayers many times and will continue to do so..