Stories Collected While Living in France
There is a calmness after a storm,
A place where the ground is tender and can bare our footprints.
Where raindrops wait on petals, delicately.
The moment after a storm…still and silent, which holds it hand towards us.
The path is new, life’s spirit is a silent dance partner asking us to continue to dance.
My Dad seems to be coming in after the storm…healing. Slowly, I dare to smile.
The moment after a storm. Waiting to see if the sun will break the darkness.
Soon you will have a huge smile and your Dad will be back at Willows, keeping everyone in line and telling jokes. We are all waiting and praying that the sun will break the darkness shortly.
A gift from heaven. May the storm move further and further into the past with each passing hour. Through the darkest clouds, may a warm sunbeam pierce.
And then another.
And another.
And another still.
Thank you Jesus for this encouraging moment. May the healing begin.
With love from a praying friend.
I am glad to hear your father is healing. Make that two ice cold virtual beers and a bucket of good thoughts and a side of well wishes from me!
Happy Dance!
All of the prayers and the comfort of family, from far and near, are helping to bring out the rays of light. ((hug))
Precious Corey,
Our Healing prayers and energy ride the warm and sunny desert wind wrapping all of you in a cozy circle of faith and Love.
xoxo
Mb in Joshua Tree
I am delighted to hear that your father is healing! I’ll continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. {{hugs}}
Sometimes healing takes place in small steps and little improvements. My father has steadily improved during the last year and he’s 85. He’ll never be where he was, but is more than capable of enjoying time with his family.
I’m continuing to hold you, your father and family in my thoughts and prayers.
~elaine~
So happy Corey! Hope from here he will be better and better. A big hug to you and your family. And thsnk you! for keeping us informed. You, sweet heart woman
so glad to hear the good news!!! hoping your dad will soon get much better and stronger again.
May that little ray of sun shine out and warm you all up… and let you “sing in the sun”…
Eeee! I’m so happy to hear he’s healing!!!
This is fantastic news and we can jus hope it comes as quickly as possible.
xxxxx
You and your family are held high in my prayers, it will be alright, Gods plan is perfect.
Corey, God answers prayers! I will keep on praying for a full recovery!
I was so happy to read this update this morning. I have had my own father staying in Paris with us this week, his first expedition since my mother died in November, so I am feeling very parent-oriented right now.
oh corey..i am still praying and i am with you.
love nancy
isent love wonderful! the love you have for your father and the love GOD has for us. keep the faith. my prayers are with all of you. how is your mother?
Blessings to you my darling friend.
Prayers continue for you and your Father and all the family.
God bless you all real good.
Love Jeanne
Yes!
I’m so glad.~~Dee
It has happened again Corey.First you gave us a love story and this time I thought a sad story.But through your words and photos it has turned out to be an even greater love story!
Your love and devotion for your Father and our hope and prayers for you both.
May the dark days pass quickly and the renewal of spring bring strength to your family.
XO Susan
Corey- Just catching up after some absence. My heart and prayers for you and your dad. xo- mad
Frank and I were working on a path yesterday on our land. Our backs were aching a bit and hands were getting rougher. I stopped working and said, “Dear God I’m thinking of how many hours of back breaking work George Amaro has given to your sweet earth please be with him and help him in his hour of need. And please let us offer up our aches and pains to you on his behalf so that we may bear some of his pain. Amen”
It made the little blister which was forming on my hand and the twinge in my back much more bearable.
You and your whole family remain in out thoughts and prayers. E.
What wonderful news, I will continue to prayer for healing. God’s love is just amazing!! I send my love and prayers to you and your family. God Bless you all.
You and your father continue to be in my heart.
Praying your storm has passed and restoration and renewal are in the future.
Glad to hear rays of light are beginning to penetrate the darkness. Sending much love and many prayers your way. xo
Dear Corey… a bit of good news is such a blessing! I can’t imagine how difficult this is for you. Every day Istop by to see how you are doing. Love you….
Oh Corey, I’ve just started reading blogs again, having come home after my fathers funeral and tears came to my eyes to read about what you have been going through with your father.
I’m so glad that he is making a recovery and I will keep you all in my thoughts. It’s great that you have been able to be with him and your family at this difficult time – it’s being together that gives you the strength to get through, whatever the outcome, and being able to share and communicate your love. Thinking of you.
Oh! I do hope so! Keep us posted.
What a relief!
I hope it continues.
And continued gentle hugs going west, to you.
Mari-Nanci
I’m so happy to hear that this was a better day. Hopefully now the days will continue to move toward restored health.
Praying for all.
Thank you, Lord for Your faithfulness!
Corey,
So happy to hear your Dad is getting better. Day, by day. Take it one step at a time…
I think of you each time I wake up and log-in to read from you. Ah, your father is beginning to heal…this is uplifting news. I understand having the storm clouds that once covered the whole sky to be now on the horizon and a shaft of sunlight shining through from overhead. May the gift of the continuing retreat of the clouds continue.
xoxo
The sun will break through the clouds, and will bring a beautiful rainbow with it..!
These moments are so precious, store them up, and enjoy the time with your Dad..!
I’m thrilled that he is mending, all be it slowly. Some Dad’s will do anything to see their daughters on their birthday..!
love to you all
xx
Good thoughts.
“Great is HIS faithfulness…morning by morning new mercies we see”…all we have needed HIS hand does provide!
Oh I’m hoping so! Let the sun shine brightly!
The miracle of life is what your father sees everytime he looks at his children and their children in turn. What a gift you all are to each other.
So glad he is feeling better.
I posted a picture very much like yours today. Great minds think alike!
That’s wonderful news! I’ll keep praying for his full recovery! ~ Lynda xo
Corey, amazing how in the thick of darkness a single candle of hope can light our hearts. I continue to pray for your dad and all his family. Ruth
Thank you for sharing your beautiful insights, God bless you and your family.Peace….
Well there’s a smile busting out over this face! So glad to hear there’s been a break in the clouds and perhaps a glimpse of sun is on the horizon.
Continued prayers and healing thoughts.
Love and hugs to you Corey.
still praying…with much love!
Beautifully written, Corey! My love goes out to your dear father, and I am grateful for his healing!
Your words are the poetry of the heart. This is good news! Sending love & healing thoughts … xx, JanePoe
This is such good news. Makes my heart dance.
sending joy!
C
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
((((abrasos)))))
Some “actions” because I have no words.
YES! I see the SUN & I am GLAD! xoxoxoxo!
I praise God that you’re receiving peace and a happy result. I pray that your sweet father continues to heal and that you get some rest!
wonderful news! I’m so glad!
God bless.
Terri
I’m crying tears of joy for you and your family! We will continue praying for a complete healing.
Blessings! Nancy
Sending hope of renewed strength for your father. And smiling thinking of French husband and your children arriving safely in Willows.
You have such a gift for words that draw us in…all the way through our hearts. I will continue to pray that the healing continues. This is good news..
blessings
Corey, I continue to pray for your father, but have a question to ask….would it be rude to ask for his first name? I keep praying “for Corey’s Dad”, but somehow it seem so impersonal.
~Catherine
I’ve been playing catch-up since being out of town for the past couple of weeks and missed the news of your father. I hope and pray that he continues to heal. Please know that you and your family are in God’s gracious care and in my prayers.
Hi Corey,
That is such good news. I’m so glad for you and your family. Still praying for you.
Rosemary
PRAISE GOD for the sun shining through the clouds….
Still praying, Corey.
Take Care,
Melissa
Corey & Family
John and I want you all to know that you are in our prayers. This is one of the important and difficult time of you life. Stay
strong.
It seems all of us are “of an age” with parents that are more fragile than we would like them to be. My heart hurts for you, Corey – it is wonderful to hear that your papa is improving. This aging stuff…not easy – particularly when the people who once took care of you and made you feel safe are now the ones who need your care. My thoughts are with you and your family – may your dear father continue to improve.
Last night I had a dream about your Dad,in the dream there were two large arms that comforted him from behind,wrapped around and the peace He felt overtook His pain, Your Father knew, He would look back and know it was by the grace of God, He made it thru.
you and your father & family are in my prayers 🙂
I am so glad to hear that. I have been keeping up Lorene and when she has news she shares. Blessing and prayers to all of your family. Jeanette
Corey,
Continued prayers for you and your family….slowly slowly God reveals his plans….a light, the sun, the calm.
Be well,
Christine
Thinking of you Corey and your DAD…xoxoxo
Praying the storm is over, the clouds will part and that sun will shine on through~xo
The inspiration of lovingkindness flows from your father to you Corey to all of us and ‘oh how we rejoice at a glimpse of the first ray of light. May God make a place for me in His heart too. I am thankful also, so thankful, that your husband & children are with you now.
may your father continue to shine through- i am praying and thinking of you.
BIGLOVE, elsa
I’m so glad to hear this news! I continue to pray for for your dad’s healing.
I am so glad your father is doing better. I have not been blogging as much lately, but have been hoping he would be on his way to recovery.
It just has to be the prayers of love and concern from all your friends in ‘blogland’ as well as the love from your beautiful family. I will continue to keep you and father close to my heart.
That is wonderful news!!! Glad he is on the mend!
Wonderful news !! my favorite time after the storm is when there is a rainbow …so we can make a wish
You never fail to move me. TOday you had me in tears. So wise, so beautiful heart. Love you.
so happy to hear the healing has begun. you and your papa are in my prayers.
xo andrea
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