tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.comments2023-04-01T07:12:02.424-04:00A Soft Gentle VoiceRebekah Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03315668456717101082noreply@blogger.comBlogger1412125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-73924734382009182292017-06-03T19:32:26.769-04:002017-06-03T19:32:26.769-04:00Thank you, Anita, for sharing here. May you be enc...Thank you, Anita, for sharing here. May you be encouraged in our Lord.<br />Rebekah Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03315668456717101082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-80527668317306188782017-06-03T19:31:32.692-04:002017-06-03T19:31:32.692-04:00Cynthia, may we all long more and more for our ete...Cynthia, may we all long more and more for our eternal home, knowing we are sojourning here, until one day we will see our Lord face to face. A glorious day that will be!<br />Lovingly, Rebekah Rebekah Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03315668456717101082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-39967684277227773722017-06-02T22:42:29.846-04:002017-06-02T22:42:29.846-04:00I read everything you write twice. I love this and...I read everything you write twice. I love this and the quotes by Lewis tooAnita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-68603138907058520732017-06-02T18:28:44.869-04:002017-06-02T18:28:44.869-04:00You have such good insights Rebekah...glad to see ...You have such good insights Rebekah...glad to see you sharing them here. Those beautiful children are growing by leaps and bounds! I think more about death as I grow older. It surely can be frightful! I find meditating on verses about heaven, and Paul's "it is better to depart and to be with the Lord..., and praying for the Lord to help my mind focus on the eternal,(rather than the temporal) are very helpful disciplines to combat fearful thoughts. But I love how you emphasized to dwell on the "nearness of God". This is a very timely post for me to read as I've been praying for the Lord to take away fearful thoughts about death and to give me a proper "longing for my eternal home". Love & prayers, in Jesus CynthiaCynthiaJSwensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677435502134218703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-61019508971337582422017-05-22T23:00:16.649-04:002017-05-22T23:00:16.649-04:00This was so perfect for me to read....I have a dev...This was so perfect for me to read....I have a devastating brain issue left behind by some unknown disease. God's plan in all this? I'm not sure....but I hope with confidence in God. The tulips were a great visual for me. So happy you wrote about your recovery. Thank you.Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-32583042647152059612017-05-22T07:46:08.295-04:002017-05-22T07:46:08.295-04:00This is a beautiful piece of writing. Hope is a g...This is a beautiful piece of writing. Hope is a gift God has given us and I believe too, that when we hold on to that, God will continue to give us the grace to live another day in love of all that is around us. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your story. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02185053410415204245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-40124273069007789092017-05-19T20:29:16.492-04:002017-05-19T20:29:16.492-04:00It is always fun to hear the sound of the voice be...It is always fun to hear the sound of the voice behind the written words. I am thankful it was an encouragement for you. Thank you for telling me. God is so faithful! Rebekah Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03315668456717101082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-26709877089018518632017-05-19T16:44:50.599-04:002017-05-19T16:44:50.599-04:00I listened to the audio and heard your lovely voic...I listened to the audio and heard your lovely voice for the first time, but had to come back here for the photos of the red tulips. Your insights on hope give me encouragement in my trials. Beautifully written, as always! Love & prayers, in Jesus, CynthiaCynthiaJSwensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677435502134218703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-68706749120207812422017-05-14T02:52:25.056-04:002017-05-14T02:52:25.056-04:00Such beautiful words, such a beautiful heart! Many...Such beautiful words, such a beautiful heart! Many blessings to you and yours on Mother's Day, Rebekah! Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704227547365291569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-61013812747974825332017-05-12T08:24:23.116-04:002017-05-12T08:24:23.116-04:00Thank you for reading and taking the time to inclu...Thank you for reading and taking the time to include a comment, Cynthia. Yes, God works ALL things according to His good pleasure for His glory. I haven't been joining any link-ups lately. I am simply out of the loop with them. Any recommendations?Rebekah Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03315668456717101082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-43823855790713800642017-05-11T20:00:36.731-04:002017-05-11T20:00:36.731-04:00I just lost my "long thoughtful" comment...I just lost my "long thoughtful" comment because I forgot to sign in to my google account first! So discouraging! So I will just tell you what a blessing it is to read your posts Rebekah....the good, the bad, the ugly. It's part of your precious testimony and I must visit here more often! Love and prayers, in Jesus, Cynthia P.S. Are you still joining any link-ups?CynthiaJSwensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677435502134218703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-21037191561554029432017-03-12T19:28:44.111-04:002017-03-12T19:28:44.111-04:00I can't even imagine. I am so thankful you are...I can't even imagine. I am so thankful you are here today to share your story.BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-87955726655580918022016-02-29T04:25:12.773-05:002016-02-29T04:25:12.773-05:00Truly very inspiring post!! He is an amazing man. ...Truly very inspiring post!! He is an amazing man. Thanks for these pictures. I also believe a lot in my husband. He secures me in each and every situation. You know we are going to celebrate our 25th anniversary very soon at one of popular <a href="https://eventup.com/" rel="nofollow">venues</a> in Florida. We are so happy that we have stayed together for 25 years!Drew Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187808483145982017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-36725382122591128522016-02-25T18:41:29.241-05:002016-02-25T18:41:29.241-05:00Jon is an amazing man with a rock solid faith. I a...Jon is an amazing man with a rock solid faith. I am so encouraged by his thoughts! Love to you all!CynthiaJSwensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677435502134218703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-24404927555160409312016-02-24T11:14:42.302-05:002016-02-24T11:14:42.302-05:00An amazing story; you've been through so much!...An amazing story; you've been through so much! Love the Psalms quoted and the way the Lord rescued you.Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-76179480163329543452016-02-18T20:16:31.066-05:002016-02-18T20:16:31.066-05:00Rebekah, I was wondering if you caught Ruth's ...Rebekah, I was wondering if you caught Ruth's story over at trainingheartsathome24.blogspot.com She has a story about getting seriously ill recently after the birth of their seventh child. (She has been linking with the Wise Woman...link up on Wednesdays) Anyhow, I keep thinking you would really find her story interesting and a blessing.CynthiaJSwensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677435502134218703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-29698221239487010252016-02-17T21:01:40.485-05:002016-02-17T21:01:40.485-05:00Rebekah,
Thank you for sharing you and your husban...Rebekah,<br />Thank you for sharing you and your husband's deep faith during this difficult trial. I'm so glad God gave you a compassionate nurse in Lorne. I pray God continues to bring healing to your body and encouragement to you and your family. And may many more compassionate nurses and doctors be your kind companions.Dolly @Soulstopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17943244655225413814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-14979206725320194552016-02-16T15:59:30.383-05:002016-02-16T15:59:30.383-05:00This makes me recall just a couple of days that I ...This makes me recall just a couple of days that I was on a ventilator after a major surgery 15 years ago. It surely had to be one of my worst experiences ever,fighting off the gagging reflex with the hose in my throat. You are a vivid writer Rebekah, and I am learning from your totally unique testimony, and am encouraged to get my story written up (oh, I think I'm dragging my feet, some just plain laziness,,,).CynthiaJSwensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677435502134218703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-34762398230017683122016-02-11T17:04:19.577-05:002016-02-11T17:04:19.577-05:00I just want to tell you again how your story is bl...I just want to tell you again how your story is blessing me & how I see the glory & the love of God & the beauty of our sufferings in all of it. God is using your story in an amazing way to remind me how my story can bless others. (Satan has very subtle ways of discouraging me from sharing my testimony) Rev. 12:10 "...for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day & night, has been cast down. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb & by the word of their testimony, & they did not love their lives unto the death." Love & prayers, in Jesus, CynthiaCynthiaJSwensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677435502134218703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-15115542407123135802016-02-10T23:01:39.903-05:002016-02-10T23:01:39.903-05:00Yes, how precious is His presence and comfort of G...Yes, how precious is His presence and comfort of God. Praise God that His power and glory is evident in and through us. To Him be all the glory! {Thank you, Cynthia}Rebekah Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03315668456717101082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-13638264793513497322016-02-10T21:21:21.951-05:002016-02-10T21:21:21.951-05:00There is something incredibly precious & holy ...There is something incredibly precious & holy about the presence & comfort of God in our sufferings. I think the gentleness of God's love & care is somehow magnified in our weakness & frailty. The Scriptures say that we have "this treasure in jars of clay in order that the greatness of the power is seen in God & not in us." You & Jon both write well! (I struggle to get just a few words down.) Thank you for sharing this beautiful story.CynthiaJSwensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677435502134218703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-71165194227966659402016-02-08T17:53:11.928-05:002016-02-08T17:53:11.928-05:00Beautiful. This line especially struck me - "...Beautiful. This line especially struck me - "Why should I doubt, why should I fear —the powerful hand of God is moving right here!" Thank you for sharing, Rebekah and Jon.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179372917600231306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-74527189570654959852016-02-05T17:24:00.739-05:002016-02-05T17:24:00.739-05:00I love how your husband reminded himself in the mi...I love how your husband reminded himself in the midst of such heartache:<br />"The LORD is<br /><br />my STRENGTH,<br /><br />my DEFENSE,<br /><br />my REFUGE,<br /><br />my SANCTUARY,<br /><br />my GOD of MERCY."<br />It reminds me that no matter what changes in our lives, God remains the same.<br />I also smiled when you yelled, "Thank You, God!" When things are taken from us, God gives us a greater appreciation.<br />Thank you both for sharing your "story" of God's endless love and grace.<br />Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179372917600231306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-69075012481421194032016-02-04T21:23:57.297-05:002016-02-04T21:23:57.297-05:00I hope you continue Rebekah. I find your story fas...I hope you continue Rebekah. I find your story fascinating. I am praying about sharing my testimony. I tend to dramatize on the frightful things the Lord has brought me through, but I find it amazing to recall how the Lord was with me or my children, protecting and bringing us "through the fire or floods" alive and well. I think I tend to scare people sometimes and I'm not sure if I should include details all the time. I am sure it is no small coincidence for me to find you sharing your story at the same time I am praying for wisdom to share mine. I have been through a recent valley with a suicidal son, but he is alive and well and God is leading us to "higher ground". Life is more wonderful than ever after this trial. God is faithful to turn it all for good! The harder trials only help me love and worship God more! I think somehow we strengthen others to walk through their trials when we share our. So I am trying to encourage you to continue your story, but prayerfully as God leads you. Love, in Jesus, CynthiaCynthiaJSwensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677435502134218703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740287293733599611.post-33940928296690727762016-02-03T16:14:14.354-05:002016-02-03T16:14:14.354-05:00What an incredible journey, Rebekah - and what a b...What an incredible journey, Rebekah - and what a blessing to be able to recount the goodness of God and those that stayed by your side so faithfully. I'm sure not only God's great love, but the testimony of what He did in you will lead many closer to Him. Glad to be your neighbor at Holley's place today.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14632383537232933520noreply@blogger.com