I Remember...
I was thinking how unique memories are to all of us.
We don’t need a computer to access them.
We don’t need an iPod to listen to them.
We don’t need a TV to watch them.
We don’t need a book to read about them.
We don’t need another person to tell us about them.
We don’t need a camera to take pictures of them.
We don’t need a vehicle to take us to them.
In the last few minutes, I...
Went back to my childhood,
Saw my parents,
Visited my high school football game,
Went to my old church that is no longer there,
And saw my faithful pastor,
Walked the hallways of college and seminary,
Stood at the front of the church and waited for my bride,
Watched as we walked hand-in-hand down honeymoon lane.
Wow! Memories are terrific! There are so many.
Our first car, home, baby, and ministry.
The blessings of God flood the memory pages.
And His grace sustained even in the darkest hours.
Memories - the mental scrapbook that brings joy to my soul.
I remember...
The first bus for Encounter.
The first team and the many that followed.
It seems like a long parade passing through my mind,
bringing joy and gladness to my heart.
Thank You God for memories,
and the tracing of Your Hand on life’s journey.
Memories - take time to make them - for soon, today will be tomorrow,
and time will slip away, but Memories last….
Guard each moment. Build and make memories of joy, peace, happiness, and that which is IMPORTANT.
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Thanks for the encouragement to make memories together as a family of the things that are truly important! Merry Christmas to you and your family ~ We're thankful for all the good memories that God has given us of our times with each of you!
Posted by Robin Webb, 12/15/2009 9:24am (2 years ago)
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Thanks Ardy for a wonderful reminder of Memories. God is so good and We need to Thank Him and remember all He's done for us. We are so Blessed. Thanks Ardy for letting God use you. You are such a blessing to me!
Posted by Bobby Harris, 12/14/2009 6:59pm (2 years ago)
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Thanks for the reminder to not only cherish and thank God for our past memories, but to actively seek to build new ones to look back on in the years ahead. Merry Christmas.
Posted by Sue Sherer, 12/14/2009 6:14pm (2 years ago)
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Ardy... what a wonderful reminder of the importance of memories- and especially the people we share them with!I feel so blessed to have spent one of the best years of my life with you and the Encounter Team this past year! I consider you my family! Thank you for all the memories. Amen for the joy God brings through each new phase of life!
Posted by Valerie, 12/14/2009 2:12pm (2 years ago)
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Ardy, this was so beautiful. Thank you for this touching reminder to stop in the midst of the daily chaos of life and just remember everything God has done for us, given to us, accomplished though us and be thankful.
Posted by Ashley Cooper, 12/14/2009 12:41pm (2 years ago)
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Thanks for writing this, Ardy. I just saw it in my email, and I'm so glad I opened it right away. This is such a pertinent reminder to me in the busyness of school right now. It's easy to get so caught up in papers, exams, grades, and studying and miss opportunities for fun memories! Thanks for pointing me to think about the things and people in my that are truly important.
Posted by Evan, 12/14/2009 12:13pm (2 years ago)
