November 4 marks another birthday for me and again as a twinless twin. I use the day to reflect and remember good times as I know that my twin sister Janine would want me to be happy. It is not easy but I thank God that I can celebrate with my family.
Things keep happening to lift my spirit when I face the difficult months of each year. Recently I saw an awesome rainbow. I had not seen one in many years. It was so huge that I stood in awe. I got some shots but my camera was not able to do it justice. Amazingly as my family and I stood looking at it my mom recited this verse from a hymn that she used to sing in high school over 76 years ago:
"O Joy that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to thee;
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
And feel the promise is not vain,
That morn shall tearless be."
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I am so thrilled on my birthday to say a hearty welcome to my sponsor Miranda from PURELY BY ACCIDENT . Thank you very much Miranda. Your support is greatly appreciated. Please go over and check out her blog.
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Things keep happening to lift my spirit when I face the difficult months of each year. Recently I saw an awesome rainbow. I had not seen one in many years. It was so huge that I stood in awe. I got some shots but my camera was not able to do it justice. Amazingly as my family and I stood looking at it my mom recited this verse from a hymn that she used to sing in high school over 76 years ago:
"O Joy that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to thee;
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
And feel the promise is not vain,
That morn shall tearless be."
I hope I get to see a rainbow soon again. In the meantime I will treasure these shots and be comforted by the wonderful words of the hymn.
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I am so thrilled on my birthday to say a hearty welcome to my sponsor Miranda from PURELY BY ACCIDENT . Thank you very much Miranda. Your support is greatly appreciated. Please go over and check out her blog.
46 comments:
Thank you Judy! Happy Birthday and God richest blessings.
You are welcome Miranda. Thank you so much for the birthday wishes. Have a wonderful week.
Hi and thanks for sharing those beautiful pics of the rainbow! I saw it on life on lakeshore drive.
Julie at julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your comments Julie. Have a good week.
Oh wow Judy this is an amazing rainbow, I have only seen them with dark miserable skies yours is perfect. Aww Happy Birthday hope you have a wonderful day :)
Thanks for co hosting ,,,
Thank you very much Claire. It was awesome! I had not seen one in such a very long time! It certainly lifted my spirit. I am happy to be co-hosting again.
Happy Birthday Judy to you and Janine. Seriously, beautiful rainbows and hope you see another one soon! :)
Thank you very much Janine! Have a wonderful week.
Happy birthday dear Judy and I'm sure your dear sister is smiling from heaven today too! Thank you for hosting this great party. Love the rainbow pics and the couple pic is lovely too. Have a blessed week.
FABBY
Thank you very much for your wonderful comments FABBY! They have lifted my spirit. Have a great week.
Happy birthday, Judy. A bitter sweet day for you. Your rainbow pictures are a beautiful symbol of God's promise to all of us. Have a blessed week!
Thank you very much June! Have a great week.
I love that your mom was with you when you saw the rainbow, and that she recited that verse!
It's beautiful.
And happy birthday to you too beautiful lady!! Woo hoo! Birthdays are worth celebrating. :)
Thanks a lot Rosey! I love the verse of the hymn. So uplifting. I had not seen a rainbow is such a long time! It was awesome. Have a good day.
Happy birthday wishes my sweet friend. Wishing you many beautiful rainbows. Thank you for hosting xo
Thank you so much Katie! I can't wait to see another rainbow. Have a great day my friend.
Happy birthday, Judy! May you have a great year ahead now!
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♪♪Happy Birthday Dear Judy,♪♪
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Rainbows are so pretty! They'd be even better if there was really gold under them. ;)
So true Alissa!
Thanks a lot for the wonderful birthday greeting Sandee!
Thank you very much Michelle!
❤ HAPPY BIRTHDAY Judy ❤
gorgeous photos!!
Thanks a lot for the beautiful greeting Winnie!
Hi Judy, Happy Birthday! I did not realize when I visited your blog yesterday! I am new to your blog party and following you and thanks for hosting. I look forward to more of your parties. I think it was your sister who sent that rainbow to you. Please smile today and I am sending you a hug.
Julie at julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
Happy Birthday Judy! I hope you have a lovely day! And thank you for sharing those lovely rainbow photos!
Thank you very much Theresa! Enjoy the rest of your day.
Thanks a lot Julie! Have a great week.
I hope you had a lovely birthday Judy...the photos are fabulous!
Thanks Jenn. I had a good day with my family.
Beautiful rainbow shots Judy! And I hope you had a very happy birthday!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
WOW! Your pictures are gorgeous!!! I love the rainbow.
Thanks a lot Jill! Enjoy the rest of your week.
Thank you very much Dee!
these photos are absolutely incredible, judy! that rainbow is amazing and i can only imagine what it must feel like to be able to see sights like that all the time where you live. thank you so much for all you share!! xoxox
maria
Happy birthday to you and your sister. How beautiful that the rainbow and your mom's song were sent to remind you of just what you needed. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday on Organized 31.
Ahhh BEAUTIFUL! I love rainbows, and you're right...that is a BIG one! Don't you just hate that...when your camera doesn't do the object justice? What a beautiful poem and Happy Birthday again! Blessings my friend!
Thanks a lot Susan. The rainbow and the verse from the hymn certainly lifted my spirit.
Thanks a lot Michell! God Bless.
I was so happy to see this huge rainbow Maria! It certainly lifted my spirit.
Ohh, that's amazing pictures!
(I will join to you at creative mondays in future, I've found your blog over "Make my Saturday Sweet"))
Greetings from Germany :-)
Thanks Mascha! I look forward to you linking up at our next Creative Monday Blog Hop which goes live this afternoon. Have a good week.
Happy belated birthday, Judy. I have had that rainbow experience during a few very sad times myself. It feels just like a gift from God to lift us up. I know that hymn--isn't it wonderful how God's truth can strengthen us? Hope you are having a beautiful Sunday!
Laura from Sunday View
Happy Birthday to you, and what beautiful rainbows. Thank you for sharing and for linking up with This Momma's Meandering Mondays!
Thanks a lot Lauren. Have a good week.
Thanks a lot Laura! The rainbow experience was so wonderful and lifted my spirit. The words of the hymn are awesome. I am so glad my mom was able to share them with me.
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