Tim and I called Erich at midnight last night to wish him a happy birthday. We woke him up! It was only 6 a.m. in Kenya.
He sounded good though!
He’s having a wonderful experience in the clinic there and has learned so much about medicine, illnesses, and the language of the people.
Today as I scurry around getting ready for Nickapalooza, my “little buddy” Erich will be in my heart…. (ok, he use to be my little buddy)
I’m whispering a prayer for all of you who visit here today.that your days are filled with the joy that can come only from the Lord. One of the lead singers from a Nickapalooza band shared thise verse with me the other night,
“The joy of the Lord is my strength.”
He then went on to explain that without the joy of the Lord we become weak and more open to the devil’s attacks…as the devil is roaming around “seeking” whom he may devour. He preys on the weak. The strong have the joy of the Lord.
I have struggled the last few weeks with joy.
It was so good to hear these words from Joe. Thank you, Joe! They truly blessed me!
i pray they bless your day too.
With love and thanks for all of you,
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at 
You know….I’ve never really thought of Joy as giving me strength?? How did I miss such a simple truth? I’m printing that verse out!!
Have a JOY-filled Monday….no, a joy-filled week!! Hugs, friend!
Jennifer
I just found your blog last week and it has been so inspirational for me. It has given me so much food for thought and I do so appreciate it. Joy in the Lord will be my model for strength. Thank you and I know I will visit again probably daily. God bless you and the love you have for Him. Sandy from MD
Joy…it is interesting to think about…I praise the Lord for joy at times when I KNOW it is the only thing keeping me sane…God is sooo good! AND…I love the pic of you and Erich! PRESH!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERICH!!!!!