Monthly Archives: December 2011

GLEANINGS from Claudia: A Year

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

Hi Becky! I feel astounded this morning to think that a year (a year!!) has passed since you left us — or maybe better said, “Since you went home.” How you are missed. We still laugh and love and enjoy … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Together Experiences

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“Sing to the LORD, you saints of his; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. When I felt … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS FROM CLAUDIA: Almost a Year

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

I’ve been busy of late. So busy that there hasn’t been time to think or feel. I see this as a mercy because when moments of quiet come I cry. While I don’t think tears are wrong or bad I … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Christmas Truth

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6-7 The last week … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Happy Birthday Becky!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

Becky Collage 12-7-11 It is a hard day and a day of delight! Thirty Three years ago today Rebecca Dawn Lee made her appearance in our world. What a blessing ‘Becky’ is in our lives. I hope you’ll humor a … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Memories

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him.”  Psalms 127:3 It is the eve of Becky’s 33rd birthday and I’ve been walking down memory lane. I woke this morning to memories of Alva, Oklahoma – the … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: JOY!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“The LORD your God in the midst of you is mighty; He will save; He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest in His love; He will joy over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17(word for word translation from … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: An Accidental Blessing

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalms 91:1-2 Yesterday … Continue reading →

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