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RE: Dailyjoy - 1/28/2008 1:58:23 PM
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hotsaucygma
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Seeing the lake through the eyes of God is a big part of it Joy, but it's also seeing through the eyes of "home" (or at least our earthly home). That always makes it more beautiful too. I do often think that if it can be so beautiful here, just think what Heaven will look like!!
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RE: Dailyjoy - 1/28/2008 2:07:48 PM
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I know........when I read those chapters in the Bible where God speaks with amazement over creation........I get all excited because I know the beauty here doesn't even compare to the beauty there.........
I agree a place being "home" adds to it's beauty. It is one reason I have never been a stickler that I want to marry someone locally and live the rest of my life here.....beauty surrounds my home and my home is where my husband is.....make sense?
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RE: Dailyjoy - 1/28/2008 2:09:10 PM
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joy2give2u
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Hey hsgma since LS doesn't have as strong a current and flowing water as Lake M and it is further north does it ever freeze from shore to shore?
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RE: Dailyjoy - 1/28/2008 2:46:45 PM
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I understand.............there are several things which take me back to the day dad died.............most of them now bring a gentle smile......I was telling Rach this morning, one of the things which most amazes me about the Lord is how he can enable us to feel the pain of grieving and the joy, of hope and love, at the same time.
I was just talking to a co worker of mine who is dealing with her mother's cancer. We were talking about how hard it is to watch someone you love go from being strong and invincible to weak and conquerable.
As we talked I smiled as I saw my father as he is now.........and realized it is only by dying to ourselves, mentally, emotionally, and physically that we truly become invincible and strong......
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RE: Dailyjoy - 1/28/2008 4:47:11 PM
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Just thought I'd stop in and say hi. It's funny how you've been talking about the awesome beauty of the Great Lakes. I had the day off and had to go over to Petoskey and got to drive all along the shore of Lake Michigan and the sun was out for a while which caused the water to be this deep sapphire blue which was outlined by the white shores. It is breathtaking and I don't know why but when I see beauty like that it causes me to be mindful of how awesome and powerful God is. I know Heaven is our final destination, but I find great joy in the things He allows us to enjoy while we're still here.
Btw, Joy....if God does move you somewhere else, it will be amazing what you can find joy in elsewhere. I've lived in the Puget Sound, the Rocky Mountains, the high desert...and even the seemingly, at first, bording areas of eastern Washington. And one thing I've learned is He's truly an incredible Artist. But, I do admit...when I got to come back to the GLs there was a big sense of "aaaahhhh".
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RE: Dailyjoy - 1/29/2008 8:27:46 AM
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....... Lake Michigan is wonderful.... my girls absolutely love it.... I'm sooo thankful Joy introduced us to the wonderful beaches there... she even showed us her favorite spots to hang out.... it was like she was giving us a piece of her...
Lake Michigan will always be a special place to me (and the girls), too....
I think seeing different people post in here gives me daily joy.... Hey Darcy! 
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RE: Dailyjoy - 1/29/2008 10:22:11 AM
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....... don't worry, Joy.
We will make sure to visit the Lake before we go!
I will make sure to let you know so you can meet us there with the girls! :D
Crashing parties rocks! 
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RE: Dailyjoy - 1/29/2008 10:23:55 AM
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t feels very nice over here, dontcha think?)
Yes I think once I get to know people I will enjoy the new neighborhood.......
You know something....don't laugh.......but it feels a little like I have gone from living in an apartment to a quiet subdivision LOL.........
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RE: Dailyjoy - 1/29/2008 10:25:21 AM
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....... lol!
Sure feels like it!
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RE: Dailyjoy - 1/29/2008 10:25:39 AM
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How are plans going for the move Rach? Have you worked on your resume?
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RE: Dailyjoy - 1/29/2008 12:17:33 PM
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It smells and feels like spring today........
speaking of smell and feel........one of the things God showed me the other day which has really added to my dailyjoy is as men made in the image of God our senses are a part of Him that he gave to us to enable us to draw closer to Him.
God loves the sound, smell, taste,touch and vision of His creation including us.
He sees the beautiful shape of our faces, hears our voices singing praise to him, taste the fruit of our labor, gently caresses our faces and smells the sweet fragrance of our love.......We utilize our senses to experience Him and he uses them to experience us.......giving us joy in everyday life.
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RE: Dailyjoy - 1/29/2008 1:20:53 PM
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How are plans going for the move Rach? Have you worked on your resume?
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RE: Dailyjoy - 1/29/2008 1:22:16 PM
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That is great.........have you submitted it to anyone.
< Message edited by joy2give2u -- 1/29/2008 1:48:16 PM >
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RE: Dailyjoy - 1/29/2008 1:27:26 PM
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That is great.........have you submitting it to anyone.
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.......... inquiring minds want to know!
I'd rather not say at the moment!
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RE: Dailyjoy - 1/29/2008 1:29:06 PM
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...... hey?
How come I can see you now?
Have you turned a new leaf??? 
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RE: Dailyjoy - 1/29/2008 1:45:00 PM
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Can see me now?
How so?
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But now that I am more focused on the beauty of the landscape around me, I don't mind the heat as much. Or is it I've learned to just stay indoors when it hits 115+? 