Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Grand Rapids Favorite son
I have some pictures I took this Fall that I meant to share with you and forgot. So - here they are a few months late!
Grand Rapids is the birthplace of our 36th president, Gerald Ford. He lived here and served as a Representative from this district until he was appointed Vice-president in 1973.
He and Betty were well loved here, and when both of them died, the streets were lined with citizens as the motorcade made its way through the city. His family came out and talked to many of the people who stood in line to pay respects.
I thought I would share a few pictures of their final resting place.
Grand Rapids is the birthplace of our 36th president, Gerald Ford. He lived here and served as a Representative from this district until he was appointed Vice-president in 1973.
He and Betty were well loved here, and when both of them died, the streets were lined with citizens as the motorcade made its way through the city. His family came out and talked to many of the people who stood in line to pay respects.
I thought I would share a few pictures of their final resting place.
This is the Ford Presidential Museum.
As you walk along the side of the museum, you will come to the spot where the Ford's are buried. It's open to the public.
There is nothing fancy in this spot, just a quiet place to pay your respects.
A little closer shot of the words.
This is what it looks like, looking back.
Gerald R Ford
July 14, 1913-December 26, 2006
Elizabeth Bloomer Ford
April 18, 1918-July 8, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
The Sun is still shining
Last week was a tough week for our family. Our Heather lost her job very unexpectedly and this brings up many worries, not the least of which is the issue of insurance because she is diabetic.
We went through a few days of questioning and some anger, and although we still wonder why and are frustrated about the whole thing, we also know we can still trust God with the big picture. He has always taken care of us before, and I know He will again, even when things don't make sense to us.
The other day I saw this dreary scene, overlooking the sports fields near Bob's Moms house. It looked dismal and dark, but then the clouds parted and the sun appeared! The same clouds that looked so dark, began to glow and the sky looked beautiful.
Have you noticed that the sky is so much prettier when there are some clouds in it, and sunsets need clouds to make them beautiful? I think the same holds true in our lives. None of us like trouble, but it is in those times that we really see God's hand.
Also - even when the clouds cover the sun, it's still shining!
I'd appreciate your prayers for Heather that she find a job where she is blessed and can be a blessing to others.
I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust."
Psalm 91:2
