It's the end of another year and so many thoughts go
swirling through our minds.  For many, it has been a
difficult year - job loss, loss of friends, loss of a home,
loss of health, and possibly one of the most lasting
losses of all - the loss of a child.  For some there will
be no celebration at the end of the year - only a lot
of tears for those dreams that were stolen away so
unexpectedly.
How does a person move on?  How can a person move
into the New Year with joy when so much sorrow
surrounds the heart?  It's not easy, but it helps to
remind yourself often that you are never, ever alone in
your pain.  There are times when we feel alone, but the
truth is that we are surrounded by hope and it is there
for us whenever we call out for help.
Look at nature in any season and be reminded of the
One who is in charge.   Look at the majesty of the
starry sky at night and know that you are counted among
the stars.  Listen to the sounds of the wind rustling through
the trees and hear the whisper of God letting you know He
is by your side.  Look for the rainbow painting the sky
and be assured that you have not been forgotten.  Remind
yourself often that hope is stronger than your pain!" -C. Hinton

"For every tear you cry, there is a seed of hope being watered."

--Clara Hinton

"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me."  --Psalm 61:a 

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Clara Hinton

MY NEW YEARS WISH TO YOU

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May peace fill all the empty spaces around you
And within, may contentment answer all your wishes.

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May comfort be yours, warm and soft like a sigh.
And may the coming year
show you that every day is really a first day,
a new year.

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TO LIZZIE,S PARENTS, I CAN SAY I KNOW HOW HARD IT WAS FOR YOU CHRISTMAS DAY, NOT HAVING LIZZIE THERE. SOMETHING ALWAYS BRINGS ME TO THIS SIGHT. I HOPE JOSEPH ,LIZZIE, AND ALL THE OTHER ANGELS IN HEAVEN ,HAD THEIR OWN CELEABRATION WITH JESUS. KEEP U IN MY PRAYERS.