http://www.itsdivinecompassion.com/ourjourney Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:25:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en July 4th holds so many precious memories for both of us. Now it includes another precious memory, our son’s (Charles William) baby dedication. This year July 4th fell on the first day of Beulah Camp. We had the privilege of having Pappaw Hobbs and Gramma D in PA during this time, and they, along with [...]]]> http://www.itsdivinecompassion.com/ourjourney/?p=565 Much like the day of our wedding, we anticipated the 7th day of June for 9 eager months. June 7th came… and went. During the following days, we found ourselves opening our hands wider to God’s timing and what He wanted to teach us through the process called “overdue”. The early morning of June 19th, [...]]]> http://www.itsdivinecompassion.com/ourjourney/?p=543 A dream come true—a weekend spent together as siblings! After a year of excruciating distance from our dear Nathan & Carlee and their delightful five, Jesus blessed us with a weekend spent together at Daniel & Carol’s spacious farmhouse in the Hershey, PA area. This was our first time to be together as three families since [...]]]> http://www.itsdivinecompassion.com/ourjourney/?p=511 “Making a decision to have a child–it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” From the moment we discovered we were going to be parents, we were in awe of God’s blessing. The awe has continued as the months have quickly passed by. Here we are at [...]]]> http://www.itsdivinecompassion.com/ourjourney/?p=466 Just one year ago today, February 14th, 2009,we joined with the audiences both in the church and in Heaven as we resounded the words of the hymn, “Such love, such wondrous love, such love, such wondrous love, That God should love a sinner such as I, how wonderful is love like this!” We made a covenant to [...]]]> http://www.itsdivinecompassion.com/ourjourney/?p=382 What could be better on a first anniversary eve, then a trip to Balzano’s Italian Kitchen in the historic town of Bloomsburg, PA. A place full of people and great food. Making reservation was a great idea. Sitting across from each other in a corner of the dining room, made for a delightful evening. With [...]]]> http://www.itsdivinecompassion.com/ourjourney/?p=441 It came steadily and beautifully for hours! We felt compelled to get out in it with each other and our camera. Low and behold, what did we find on our stroll through town? Capturing these curves and lines was a fun challenge for both of us; we had to look beyond perceived reality for the “unseen.” It [...]]]> http://www.itsdivinecompassion.com/ourjourney/?p=394 Our hearts have marveled in new ways this Christmas as we’ve pondered the meaning of Christ taking on human flesh, leaving the splendor of Heaven and stepping into this broken world with the message of “God with us!” We were challenged this week with this thought: “Some of the holiday glitter has already worn off [...]]]> http://www.itsdivinecompassion.com/ourjourney/?p=369 You know what it’s like to have your heart skip a beat through a “look” or a thought about someone you love? So many have been those times for us over the past 10 m0nths; our hearts, so blessed by the Giver of good gifts, have been caught up in the “beating heart of God.” The [...]]]> http://www.itsdivinecompassion.com/ourjourney/?p=353 It was a happy occasion, a solemn gathering, a momentous day in our dad and Daryl’s life… November 27th, 2009. We as siblings were blessed to witness and stand with our parents on this day of holy matrimony. Once again we extend our congratulations to Daddy and Daryl. Following their honeymoon in VA, they returned to [...]]]> http://www.itsdivinecompassion.com/ourjourney/?p=317