August 24, 2005
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Some people leave footprints ...
We've had the pleasure of opening our hearts and homes to so many people this summer. Some were old friends ... some were new.
We've had the 'Texas' folk who came to help with camp, the Denton team (Tandy, Emily, Kera, Estephan, Adam, Jason), Alana, Kameron, The Tartu LST team (Andrea, Deanna, Chelsey, Peter, Jon), the Tallinn LST team, our friend Ola from Russia and the Millers (Cary and Brenda).
Add those to the great people who were already here and it's been a great time of fellowship, hugging and laughing. What a blessing we have enjoyed with their presence and overflowing of love.
The summer is drawing to a close and we've had to say good-bye to all those who were visiting. Our missionary friends, the Langston's, have moved back to the States ... I miss you, Kristi! The Hale's will be on their way soon. Crystal, a Tallinn intern, will be leaving at the end of the month. Wow!
Even when you know it's coming, saying good-bye is difficult. When you aren't expecting it ... it's even harder.
Just a bit ago, I received word that my very special and precious friend, Glenda Borgstrom, had died during the night.
I wasn't expecting that ... no one was.
She fell down a couple of weeks ago and broke her knee ... apparently had to have surgery. More than likely a blood clot went to her heart and took her from this life.
Glenda and I loved to sing together ... she was my fellow "Sweet Adeline" and my sister in Christ. She sent me one of those 'forward' emails a couple of days ago. I told myself that I needed to drop her a note ... just to say 'I love you too' and to let her know I was praying for her quick recovery. I didn't do it though. I got busy ... told myself I would do it as soon as I got a minute. I sure wish I had made a minute. Now, I'll just have to pray that she knew how special she was to me.
SOME PEOPLE
Some people come into our lives
and leave footprints on our hearts
and we are never ever the same.
Some people come into our lives
and quickly go... Some stay for awhile
and embrace our silent dreams...
Throughout our lives we are sent
precious souls...
meant to share our journey
however brief or lasting their stay
they remind us why we are here.
To learn... to teach... to nurture... to love ...
Some people come into our lives
and leave footprints on our hearts
and we are never ever the same. ~by Flavia Weedn~
So many precious souls have left footprints on my heart. Glenda left a footprint on my heart ... I'll never ever be the same.
May God in His mercy help us all to remember to tell those who mean so much to us, how much we love them.
May God help us to make minutes for those we love.
Comments (6)
I LOVE YOU! Its hurting my heart also if I hear that your heart is hurting! I mean it really! I care about you and Love you! please don't forget that=)
RIINA
Ouch. I know that pain. My prayers are with you guys, and Glenda's family as well.
Penny,
You definately have my prayers on the loss of your friend Glenda. I will be in prayer for her family as well. May God give them comfort in this time of need.
Also.. I LOVE YOU TOO!!! And I miss you like crazy.. You wouldn't have thought we would have become so close so fast but with some people it happens and you, Brandi and Kayli are those kind of people. We pray for you daily and you are in our thoughts... Much love and big hugs to all 3 of you!!!
Love, Kristi
Penny,
My heart is with you... I wish I could be there to give you a hug...
Know that I love you and you are in my prayers.
God bless.
-Kari
Mom, Dad, Kayli
I love you all so much. When I heard I was also so shocked! I have struggled for the last few days Just thinking about all the time Iv lost doing things that are worthless. It opened my eyes so much to how much time is wasted and how little time we might have. I Love you all so much. Im sad that you are hurting and I want to be there with you so much. But even though Im not you are all in my heart and you always will be. Im praying for you....
In Him
Jared Kendall
Dear Penny, just wanted to tell you that you are in my prayers!
Love you,
Anna
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