So I intended to post something yesterday, but couldn't come up with the words. It's been a year since Katrina tore through the MS Gulf Coast. In some ways it feels like it was yesterday and in others it feels like it was a life time ago. We continue to be amazed by God's grace and mercy in the midst of the changes and trials. We have been blessed in ways we could never have imagined, and we are eternally grateful to the many who have given us so much over the last year. Please know that we do remember each and every one of you and praise the Lord for your help to us.
I thought of putting links to posts from this time last year, but decided instead to just encourage you to go back and read them on your own. I don't think separating them and picking out one or 2 would do them justice. People say that memories fade over time, but I can tell you that sitting here today, a year later, typing this post, I still remember vivid details of our beach house- and I'm grateful for that. We have lots of great memories of the almost 2 years we lived there- many holidays surrounded by friends and family. We'll treasure those and remember that just because the structure and pictures are gone doesn't mean we will forget. Our treasures are not to be stored up here on Earth, but with our Father in Heaven. Ok, I get it Lord, and when I forget it again, please use a little more subtle reminder!
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Tears started flowing. Love the post. Can't believe it has already been a year. And can't believe it has only been a year. I suddenly got home sick something aweful yesterday. Can't remember why it is that we aren't still there all of a sudden.
The house looks amazing! Let us know when you are ready for company again. :)
I welled up too. Thanks for sharing your heart, Holly. Praise God for the ways He has cared for you over the past year. I can't imagine the trials you've endured but you are a testimony of how suffering produces endurance, endurance, character, and character, hope. I pray He blesses you immensely over the many years you have in your beautiful new home.
I can't remember a month in the past year that I didn't have the opportunity to show a student or friend your blog post-Katrina. The reaction, as always, was speechless. We are so thankful y'all are alive and well!
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