My goodness, yesterday was one filled with emotions, love and joy, as well as moments of spiritual blessings one would never want to miss. The grief was momentarily set aside as hundreds of family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Penny Poppinga. It’s nice to have friends staying with us so one can reflect and process.

As today begins I simply thank God for being so intimately close. What in the world would we do without such a caring Father? The ugliness of sinfulness is gone for Penny–gone forever. I have a quartet practice at 10 am. I told Jesus when I was journaling I looked forward to practicing the songs we are learning and letting His Holy Spirit nurture as we sing these songs of praise and healing. GOD IS SO GOOD!