Credit for the burning bush idea goes to a quote in The Happiness Prayer by Rabbi Moffat. He was quoting an old Jewish saying, so no direct author. I’d love to be able to attribute it to the right person because it is a great insight!

You’re welcome Lisa, God is very gracious 😀
Praise Him!

Oh my, I didn’t realize you’d had so much loss in your life, Jennifer. 🙁 I’m so sorry. But I’m glad God opened new doors for you in your healing. I admire you for working through to a place of acceptance. I can’t imagine the difficulties it took to get there, but praise God for where you are now. Thanks for sharing this part of your story with me!

2. My present husband & I had been friends for 7 years prior to our romance, after being a part of the same mission team to Vanuatu. In my widow hood, God clearly opened the door for a deeper relationship to develop between us…I married my dear friend.

3. I stopped asking God “why” after the loss of my daughter, then the loss of my son & then the loss of my late husband…I have come to a place of acceptance that He is all knowing & has His reasons for all the things He has allowed beyond my understanding… that I could possibly ask “why” too… 🙂
Blessings,
Jennifer

I’m jealous of those who get to live near grandkids, although I can’t complain too much—I’m only 3 hours away from ours. I was blessed for my own kids to have both sets of grandparents within an hour’s drive as they were growing up. I’ve seen what a joy it is. I know you are enjoying it and I’m sure your kids/grandkids are blessed by it too!

I understand what you mean about having a home base. It’s very convenient for Jeff and I too to have family around us most of the time. Then when it’s time for vacation, we can travel in any direction. I have friends who have moved away and feel so torn (and often feel guilty) when they want to vacation anywhere except their hometown. I’m thankful not to have that struggle!

Family ties are definitely a theme in why we live where we do. It’s such a beautiful pull.
How beautiful it is to be married to our best friend. I’m glad you know that joy too, Alyson!

Little kids are the best at asking why! We have so much to learn from them.

You must have an adventurous spirit, Theresa. 🙂 And I’m glad that God knew what I needed in a spouse too. I knew Jeff for a few years as a friend, then one day the light clicked on and we started dating. It’s been magic ever since.