"I thank thee more that all our joy is touched with pain"

I thank Thee more that all our joy

Is touched with pain,

That shadows fall on brightest hours,

That thorns remain;

So that earth’s bliss may be our guide,

And not our chain.

-Adelaide Proctor

801. small group - laughing, catching up, encouraging

802. reading an old favorite together in bed..

803. ..and listening to his voice as he reads.

804. a scheduled fall retreat to the Old Homestead

805. "Come Thou Fount", loud and heartfelt

806. encouragement

807. mercy reminders
808. a lovely wedding and time with old friends

809. an old church, a barn, a hayride

810. surprise visit from dear friends

811. autumn nights, snuggled at home

812. hopeful answers

813. Dad's CAT scan that declared him finally "cancer free"!

814. fellowship with God's people and ministry dreams