Monthly Archives: July 2011

Thirsting for more

Posted on July 27, 2011 by teresaklasher

“O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water…” (Psalm 63:1). Thirsting for something more? Something that satisfies … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the mourners

Posted on July 25, 2011 by teresaklasher

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). These words are taken from the Sermon on the Mount (also known as the Beatitudes). Jesus is speaking to his disciples about troubles they will encounter when they … Continue reading →

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The longest 4 hours

Posted on July 21, 2011 by teresaklasher

The last words I heard from my husband via cell phone: “We’re just trying to survive!” Time: 1:01 a.m. on Monday. After that, I waited. And waited. It would be the longest four hours of my life before I’d hear … Continue reading →

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Are you thirsty?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by teresaklasher

             Last summer my body became extremely dehydrated and I ended up in the hospital attached to IVs. The medical staff pumped bag after bag of various liquids to boost my levels of fluid and electrolytes. They continued to monitor … Continue reading →

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Birds of a feather…

Posted on July 15, 2011 by teresaklasher

Pair of cardinals. (Birds of a feather flock together, two peas in a pod…together in all kinds of weather.) Like family and friends–weathering the good, the bad, and the ugly together. You do what needs to be done–regardless. If one … Continue reading →

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Fun Family Times

Posted on July 12, 2011 by teresaklasher

Blessing #93: delightful day of tubing, boating and picnicking on the Mississippi River. Family times with son and family. Blessing #94:  squeals of laughter from our grandchildren as we motor fast in dad’s new speed boat. I’ve always LOVED to … Continue reading →

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Fireworks with Family

Posted on July 6, 2011 by teresaklasher

Me, Bethany (niece), Karen (sister) Watching fireworks shot over Muskegon Lake with family aboard our sailboat. Beautiful display! Steve braved the throngs of eager boaters and snagged us a perfect ringside spot near the lighting of the fireworks barge.  Hard to beat … Continue reading →

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73rd challenge for Queen’s Cup (part 2)

Posted on July 2, 2011 by teresaklasher

The sailors have returned! They sailed fast and finished at 3:06 a.m. Swiftsure crew reached up to speeds of nearly 11 knots without changing sails from Milwaukee to Muskegon. The race boat returned with the same number of people they … Continue reading →

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73rd Challenge for Queen’s Cup

Posted on July 1, 2011 by teresaklasher

 Watching a storm from the shoreline at Pier Marquette Park in Muskegon. Lightning, thunder, and rain pelting as I wait for the Lake Express ferry boat to appear in the channel. The boat will take the guys (including my husband) … Continue reading →

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