Well, Hello There!
Firstly, Thank you so much for all the kind and caring emails during my long absence!
What an encouragement ya' all are!
Secondly, I have had a serious extended illness since July that has really,
really been a difficult thing to live with and get anything beyond
getting dressed each day a possibility.
But, Praise the Lord,
I am back to feeling well, and so very, very grateful to have energy, vitality,
and reasonably good health.
So, to catch up, everything has gone along fairly well, regardless.
The children and my dear husband have picked up where I left off,
doing the cleaning, cooking, laundry and anything else necessary to keep the household functioning. Meanwhile, I was posted in a comfy chair only able to give encouragement and counsel.
They did a remarkable job but are very glad to have mama back in the kitchen,
taking walks, able to be out and about and physically functional!
And my, have they grown in the last 6 months!
Jim passed me up in height around Christmas, Ben gaining on me rapidly.
Olivia turned 5 (Ack!) - Gabe had his 7th birthday,
Scott and Anna came for a visit with little Mary,
Shiloh is talking in full sentences,
Shiloh is talking in full sentences,
We got a scruffy little puppy,
Brian and I both have more grey hair,
Brian and I both have more grey hair,
and Rose is home from College.
Now that you know everything, here are some pics.
Ben is a regular at filling the soup pot
Jim shot the buck of a lifetime
Scott, Anna, and Mary visiting Idaho
John, Michelle and Shiloh bought a little farm just a few miles down the road
Rose and a sweet friend
building an igloo
too cute!!
Blessings to Ya' all,
with the promise it won't be months before another post!
Julianne
Ben is a regular at filling the soup pot
Jim shot the buck of a lifetime
Scott, Anna, and Mary visiting Idaho
John, Michelle and Shiloh bought a little farm just a few miles down the road
Rose and a sweet friend
building an igloo
too cute!!
Blessings to Ya' all,
with the promise it won't be months before another post!
Julianne
I'm so sorry you've been ill, but am glad to hear that you are on the mend and getting back to your usual routine.
ReplyDeleteYour family is thriving. What a blessing.
Happy to see you back! You've been missed.
Julianne,
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to hear from you! Every time I scroll through my short list of favorite blogs I would see "Providence Lodge". And I would say a short prayer and wonder how you were doing with the newlyweds and grand babies.
I am thankful you are feeling better. I hope you continue to improve each day. It is hard to be a momma and be sick. But, in those times, God lifts up friends and family to step in the gap for us. You are so loved!! All those big and little faces just beam with love for you and your hubby. How is your husband and his health? He's been on my mind as well as the church. Being a pastor is a huge job with many challenges and blessings. Our best friend is a pastor and he is in our prayers constantly.
The pictures are lovely. Is that a 10 point buck and a turkey? My boys were "oohhhing" and "aaahhhhhing" over those pictures. Funny isn't it? Your children are all growing up and taking on new responsibilities. I love seeing our boys try new things. Many hands make light work! Although, I don't have as many hands here, as before, but I love it that my children are getting married and starting lives of their own.....but I do miss them terribly.
Please know that you and your family are a blessing to me. I treasure every post. Like-minded Christians are hard to find these days. Take care of yourself and don't push yourself too hard. God is faithful. He will make a way. We women are the gate-keepers! Prayer is powerful!
By Grace Alone,
Kim
Julianne,
ReplyDeleteSo very glad to have you back! Enjoyed the photos.
Julianne! It is so good to hear from you again! You have been missed! I pray for you and your family often! I am so sorry you have been ill! But so very thankful that you are felling a bit better! I'll continue to pray that the Lord returns you to full health and full strength! I enjoy the updates on you and your wonderful family! I look forward to more in the future!
ReplyDeleteGod bless, Janet L.
Glad you are back and feeling better -you were missed- love your blog-
ReplyDeleteAll the best from Canada-
It's so god to know you are feeling like your old self again. Have been praying for full recovery. Loved the post and pictures. Thank you for sharing! ~ Rhonda 😊
ReplyDeleteSoooooooooo nice to see a post from you again. :) Glad to hear you are well again, and so nice to see your family's lovely faces. God bless!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord! So very glad you are back. And I thank the Lord for encouraging me to click on Providence Lodge...just in case you were there.
ReplyDeleteHe is good and He is faithful.
Maggie
So glad you're back!
ReplyDeleteJulianne,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that you were so sick. I missed your blog and am very happy to hear that you are on the mend and back to normal routines. Your blog is a blessing and I very much enjoy it. Thank you,
Rebecca
I'm so glad you are feeling better and back to blogging! You have been missed!
ReplyDeletePam
I'm so glad you are back! I've missed your blog. Glad you are feeling better from your illness.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are better from your illness. I missed your blog so much. Thanks for coming back and sharing your family with us.
ReplyDeleteJulianne, it's great that your health has improved and that you are back - I hope so very much that you'll have time to write a post now and then, I've found them very wise an encouraging in my life as a new mom. Thank you so much and all the best to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteRuth
Hope everything is okay, Julianna, and that you have not had a serious relapse. Miss you.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are on the road to recovery, your blog has been a blessing to me. I hope you and yours are still doing well and that spring and summer will bring you continued blessings.
ReplyDeleteHope you are still doing ok. Miss your blog, but your health is more important~
ReplyDeleteJulianne,
ReplyDeleteJust checking to see how you and the family have been the last several months. I hope you are doing well. Thinking about your health and your hubby's as well. How are the children and grandbabies?
Know that you are thought of quite often.....even though we live across the United States, prayers and thoughts travel quickly. :)
May you live each day by God's grace and His strength.
In Christ Alone,
Kim
I hope your family is doing well. Your blog has been a blessing to me .
ReplyDeleteI do hope all is well with you and your family.Hope to see a post from you soon. Wishing you many blessings.
ReplyDeleteYou have been on my mind. I hope you and the family are doing well. I miss your posts, but I do understand that you have a family and other needs pulling at you.
ReplyDeleteJust know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
In Christ. Kim
Julianne -
ReplyDeletejust wondering if you are finished with blogging? I have followed your site for ages and have truly missed your perspectives. But life does move on ...
Grace, Mercy & Peace
Heather C. ( from the east coast) :)
It's been more than a year since your last post. I trust that all continues to be well with you and your family. Been back here a few times, but when there is no new post, I breathe a small prayer for you before leaving. The pictures of John, Anna Grace, and the children are lovely... as always. You have raised them well. I always feel good coming over to visit your Providence Lodge blog. It always feels like I know you in person. Shalom, dear Julianne.
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