I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene,
And wonder how He could love me,
A sinner, condemned, unclean.
How marvelous! How wonderful!
And my song shall ever be:
How marvelous! How wonderful
Is my Savior's love for me
~Charles H. Gabriel
Another one of those weekends, stamped with the Lord's favor & might,
with His power, His presence, and His provision.
Leaving me amazed-- amazed at how He loves,
how He guides,
how He restores and renews and blesses...
over and over and over again.
how He restores and renews and blesses...
over and over and over again.
And so I give thanks, once again, for the outpouring of His hand
and the unbelievable generosity of His heart.
2010 ASC/RAC Long Course Invitational at the University of Maryland,
Baltimore Campus
July 9-11
the love of a sport
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and the skill to enjoy it well
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a talented team of coaches
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with one in particular... who inspires, challenges, motivates, believes
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laughter on the sidelines
0658
and swimmers in training
0660
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plus hard lessons learned... disappointments--> growth
0664
the instruments our sovereign Lord uses to impart His valuable truths
0665
this past weekend, one of them just happened to be my 9-yo son.
This go round-- he, the teacher; me, the student.
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stick-to-it-iveness and burdens lifted
0667
victory!
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two Eastern Zone cuts... Noh's 4th & 5th of the season
0669
and his rightful spot-- now secure-- on this season's Virginia Zone team
0670
amazing... AMAZING... perseverance, progress, dedication, and success... in two precious, precious treasures
with one in particular... who inspires, challenges, motivates, believes
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6 a.m. training sessions with nary a word of complaint... all summer long
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commitment
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the opportunity to travel so my boys can compete
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and grandparent's who travel with us
and grandparent's who travel with us
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to help, support, encourage, and play
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a convenient outdoor venue, and a moment of levity for all
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a tent to provide shade and shelter
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plus cloud cover, cool breezes, and blue icee treats
a tent to provide shade and shelter
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plus cloud cover, cool breezes, and blue icee treats
0654
72 & gray on Saturday... a welcome relief from the heat
72 & gray on Saturday... a welcome relief from the heat
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a baked potato snack
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and a few bites to share
laughter on the sidelines
0658
and swimmers in training
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not to mention... an extra pair of goggles
0660
cheering, cheering, and cheering some more
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and rejoicing at the "finish line" after a job well done
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an ever-increasing appreciation for mere fractions of a seconds
and rejoicing at the "finish line" after a job well done
"Whatever your hands find to do, do it with all of your might..."
Ecclesiastes 9:10a
Ecclesiastes 9:10a
an ever-increasing appreciation for mere fractions of a seconds
0663
plus hard lessons learned... disappointments--> growth
0664
the instruments our sovereign Lord uses to impart His valuable truths
0665
this past weekend, one of them just happened to be my 9-yo son.
This go round-- he, the teacher; me, the student.
0666
stick-to-it-iveness and burdens lifted
0667
victory!
0668
two Eastern Zone cuts... Noh's 4th & 5th of the season
0669
and his rightful spot-- now secure-- on this season's Virginia Zone team
0670
amazing... AMAZING... perseverance, progress, dedication, and success... in two precious, precious treasures
0671
and the never-ending, wonderfully abundant, more-than-I-could-ever-imagine blessing of His hand
and the never-ending, wonderfully abundant, more-than-I-could-ever-imagine blessing of His hand
"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,
according to His power that is at work within us."
Ephesians 3:20
according to His power that is at work within us."
Ephesians 3:20
and the list goes on...
7 comments:
Oh my friend - we so need to get together and put it on the calendar... my boys are missing your kidlets... Sammy came in and saw the pictures and didn't see Nohman --- "where is he???" we scrolled down to find him... and then he said... I miss them momma - I want to see them... that rings true in my heart as well. Love the list... Congrats to the boys... we are so proud of them... Love you all.
How wonderful that the whole family and grandparents could go and show their support! My girls have a new found respect for swimmers! Especially for those doing the breast stroke! Wonderful list once again, Heather. Blessings to you and yours this week as you enjoy another beautiful week of summer.
Way to go boys. Fun for the whole family.
So proud.
What a handsome group of athletes you have! Way to go! No Phelps sightings up there? : )
Blessings on your week, Heather.
Blessing upon blessing! What a great weekend from beginning to end! Love to all, Mom
Heather! Your pictures just keep getting better and better!!
Have a great week!
I am in my 600's on my 1000's Gifts.
LOVE your pics!
awesome. found your blog from Linda's....
hugs,
Teena
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