Judy's Joy

Those who sow in tears 

Shall reap in joy,

He who continually goes forth weeping,

Bearing seed for sowing,

Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing

Bringing his sheaves with him.

Psalm 126:5-6 (NKJ)

Reading this Scripture last week reminded me of my friend, Judy.

Judy has radiated joy. She has had times where she had to sow tears through the seasons in her life. There has been the terrible pain of illness, betrayal in a marriage, loss of family in death, relationships that didn't turn out the way she expected. Through these very difficult times, Judy didn't wear the badge of bitterness and despair, but hope and joy! Yes, there were those weeping moments, yet God's Word promises us in spite of those tears, joy will come.

And now, she is reaping the joy with an anticipated marriage to Joe in less than a month. I rejoice with Judy in her anticipation of her wedding and new life with Joe. No matter what, though, she will have joy--for that comes from our loving Savior. Happy wedding, Judy.....and JOY!!!

Red leather jacket

The jacket makes a crinkly sound when I wear it. The sound reminds me of the person who gave it to me, my late husband, Bill. He has been gone now for nearly six years----can it be? Bill was a good and generous man. Every Christmas, he gave me a specially chosen item. Usually our daughter, Erika would go with him and help him pick it out. Money, within reason, was no object. 


My jacket is a classic style and is fairly timeless. That's good, because it's one of the last generous gifts he gave me on earth and I plan to keep it and wear it because it was from him.


When I wear it, people always say I look good. Is it the jacket? Or is it that I feel loved when I wear it? I think it's because I know the person who gave it to me, loved me very much.