Early the next day, he was awakened by the sound of a ship approaching the island! It had come to rescue him! "How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
The Moral of This Story:
It's easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of our pain and suffering. Remember that the next time your little hut seems to be burning to the ground. It just may be a smoke signal that summons the Grace of God.
This morning I rolled out of bed with a little less bounce than usual. I knew this day was coming, but it has arrived much too soon. Today I officially start packing. PACKING!! I'm not ready! Can this really be happening? Why me?!?
I decided, rather than jump right in, that I would hurry and check my e-mail. Boy was I glad that I did. This story had arrived just in time and it was exactly what I needed to hear. Joanna, you were inspired!
I know that things will work out. We are only moving a few miles away. It will be fun decorating a new house. All we need to do is wait for our ship to come in. I'm sure it's on it's way!
Our Living Room
Our Eating Nook
Master Bedroom
Master Bath
Golf Bathroom
I wanted to document the rooms in our house before they get too torn up. I will put up a few rooms every day or so.
26 comments:
I totally needed that today...
thank you!
Dear Daughter,
I love your house. It makes me sad to think of you leaving it, especially since you would rather not move. But, this I do know... in time you will make your new house into your cozy home where every room is "Lynellized" and special. As nice as it has been having your present house "all done", I think you will have fun fixing up your pretty new home little by little. Take heart.... my love and prayers are always with you. Mom
p.s. Maybe this really is your "smoke signal" like our flood was. There is no way that Dad and I would have gotten all new carpet and floors and redone most of our house if we had not been forced to by our flood.
Maybe Dathan would never have built the "dream" home for you that he's planned since college except this way. I know that it was meant for someone else to buy, but never the less, it will be yours now. You're in God's hands. All this praying that we've all been doing isn't for nothing.
Now, go pack. Your beautiful new home is waiting. I love you
good luck with packing lynell. i agree with your mom-you will have so much fun making your new house your home and decorating and such. its hard to leave a house you love, but its easy to fall in love with a new one too! you'll love it-you'll see:)
What a great story!
I agree with your Mom...maybe this is your "smoke signal".
Have fun.
Enjoy your big, beautiful, new home!
Just think you will get the opportunity to meet some more new friends. it will be worth it after you are done. Your house is so cute. That was a great idea to take pics of it before you leave.
So we could torment you with comments about how LOVELY this house is and now you're leaving?!?!
It is lovely...
But here's to a new beginning!
I loved that story, thanks for sharing! Your home is beautiful, and I am sure you will make your new one even more so! You will be missed...good thing I can check out your blog ;)
Good luck packing!
My fav. saying is "home is where our story begins".
Your new home is the beginning of some beautiful memories! Have fun decorating & BUYING new things (blinds, furniture, yard :( - etc!!) for the new HOME beginnings!
You will never forget those old-home memories - they will always be close to your heart - ! Lisa
I hear ya...change is something I do not cope with very well. The unkown is sometimes so scary. But once you jump the hurdle and make the change, you'll see things are just as they should be! Good Luck!
♡ THat's a great story! I need to pack too. I love your rooms! :)
Lynell, we will miss you! Thank heaven for blogging though? Which house in Bridgside is yours? I go running through there all the time.
I need to book mark this post for when I start officially packing next week. Blah. Since I know where you live now, need some extra hands??
I love that story. It's good that you're taking pictures of your house before you leave it. I never really did do that of our first house, and I'm kicking myself.
And, sorry you're having such a rough time with everything. Refiner's fire. You'll look back one day at it all and see how much you grew.
Moving is a wrench and I can well imagine how hard it will be for you. Your home looks lovely, but never fear!! Your new home will be lovely too AND what fun you will have putting the stamp of your heart on it!!!
Moving is a daunting task. But. Your house is beautiful. I love seeing people's homes.
Awesome story, love that Joanna! Like the email about Malachi 3:3, the woman goes to a silversmith to find out about refining silver, and is told he has to watch it constantly so it's not destroyed by being in the fire too long... she asks how he knows when it's been the exact amount of time, and he says, "Oh, that's easy, when I see my image in it." HF knows what you're going thru, even if none of us completely know.
You have a lot of strength, and a lot of family support, you'll weather this storm without having to burn a house down! *wink*
If there's anything I can do, please let me know, even if it's taking the kids for a while! I can send Bryce over there to help! Need any boxes or moving tape or ... ?
(((HUGS)))
Your house is beautiful! I can see why you have been dreading packing.
Hang in there, your ship WILL come in soon!
Moving is NO fun! and your house is gorgeous, but just think how fun it's going to be making your new house even MORE gorgeous!
Such a great story! I needed this today! I feel like my hut is burning so I hope someone sees the smoke soon! I love the pic. of your home! Really our family is what make our house a home, and you have your family so no matter where you dwell it will be home! good luck with the move! P.S. You are so popular, 20 comments already! now that says something about the neat, inspiring woman you are!
Thanks for the story and sending much good luck on your move. It can be SO stressful. BTW-I LOVE Caribbean Blue...I'm hanging out a bit to listen to the whole song!
Thanks for coming by my blog to visit! What a beautiful family you have!
It's so fun to get to know moms in my area who blog.
Good luck moving! We went through it last Fall and it's SO MUCH WORK. But, I do have to say, I love a new beginning.
1LDSMom
Love the story.
Good luck with your move. I am sure everything will work out. You seem to make the best of every situation!
Can't wait to see the new house in the background of your photos. :)
That is a great story!
Good luck with the move--it's a lot of work, but hopefully will be worth it all!
You'll be so glad you documented your beautiful home, I'm sure.
I just posted. And then I just read yours. And my hut is on fire. You must be my guardian angel. Thanks a ton!!
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