Daily Musings on the Hill

Darling Hill is a quiet place with a narrow, welcoming lane. The view from the top is breathtaking and its vistas change many times throughout a day. I hope that you can visit often and enjoy it as much as my dear Husband, family and I do. God has allowed Syd and I to sojourn here until He leads us on to another place of service or until He takes us Home to Heaven. The little cabin He has provided sits alongside Darling Hill Road, nestled in, on a northwest corner.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

A Short Letter of Thanks from Regina

Just wanted to post this letter that I got from Linda's blog:
Update on Tenlee, and letter of thanks.

You know, lots of times we hear people say, "I'll pray for you." and you never really know if they did or not. That was not the case with Tenlee. We saw many miracles such as friends taking care of kiddos, bringing food, and sharing the burden when we needed to cry or laugh. I knew you guys were praying and I thought I would share a few of the miracles that came about because you care.

1. The surgery...it was amazing! One of the doctors drew a diagram of the surgery on Tenlee's door. Even after looking at it every time I went through the door, I still can't wrap my brain around all the work that went into forming those chambers and making them work together the way they were supposed to. AND, Dr. Harrell did such a good job sewing her heart that it didn't leak at all. I don't have any idea how many or how small those stitches are, but when the other doctor drew the diagram, it had over 50 stitches just in one little area.

2. A nurse named Gail...she went to work immediately after the "problem" occurred. Kisa was able to visit with her and tell her that she probably saved Tenlee's life and that she would always be grateful.

3. Tenlee's heart...it went from being damaged from the CPR to the point of needing to have surgery done again to working right! Tenlee's kidneys, liver, and heart all started working without the aid of medicine. Her lungs are getting better by the minute. Don't you love seeing miracles?!

4. The power of touch...Tenlee's blood pressure dropped lower than it should have been. The nurses were about to give her platelets when John, Tenlee's dad, reached over and touched her head. As he rubbed her head, her blood pressure rose right up to where it should be. No platelets needed!

5. And you...what an awesome miracle to behold, the number of people that stopped each day to lift Tenlee in prayer! We will never know who you are and can never thank you enough. I know that many of you forwarded our emails and text messages to others so please do that again. We want you all to know that you will forever hold a special place in our hearts and in Tenlee's new heart! We love you all,

Jack & Regina Tonn (Pawpaw & Nonna)

Kisa & John Luther (Mom & Dad)

McKenzie & Braydon (sister & brother)

and so many more!

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Aunt Jan's Wild Corner

This is just the kind of recipe that my Aunt Jan would have loved to share with you. I have no doubt that she made syrups from many edible flowers.

Violet Syrup

3 handful of violet heads (remove stems)

Boil 1 1/4 cup of water. Pour over the violet heads and let sit overnight or for up to 18 hours.

Drain the light blue water into a glass pyrex pot.

1 cup white sugar. Add to the violet water.

Bring the sugar water to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon.

Slowly add a very little lemon juice (I do use reconstituted) but do it very slowly. The more you add, the PINKER it gets. Just a small amount will bring the violet purple hue. Too much will get "bubble gum" pink. (I did add a little too much this time).

Allow it to come to a light, rolling boil and allow to boil (stirring) for at least two minutes, three minutes is better.

Immediately pour into clean glass jars. Enjoy!

The Reason For This Blog

The number one reason is stated above...to declare what God has done for my soul! Sometimes we can sit and chat with other ladies about our wonderful Lord Jesus, but time limits and distractions do not often allow those intimate times. Why life must be so harried, it's hard to say. Many have children, jobs keep us running in opposite directions, life in general is fast-paced these days. Even at church we are scurrying after children, getting lunch, practicing for special music, cleaning up, etc. Sadly, even when we do talk to one another it is often about worldly pursuits, funny stories, our week-happenings (nothing wrong with these subjects); not as often about the things that the Lord has been teaching us. This blog started out to bless the Lord for His greatness and to simply share my heart concerning these things; first to my Christian sisters (and brothers, if they read, and their families) who I go to church with and those who live in other towns, states and other countries. Secondly, to keep in touch with a friend who was moving out of state. It is also something that I wanted to leave with my nieces and grand-nieces, to my husband and to my friends. When you read a blog that shares truth from God's Word and the way God is using it on a day by day basis, it does serve to be in touch with the writer's very heart. I'm happy to think that if I go to be with the Lord, perhaps today, that I had unashamedly declared God's working within and that there will be parts of my heart left here that people can read and relate to, things that reflect upon my wonderful Lord Jesus. On a daily basis I want the things written here to point others to God, to Jesus Christ, our Creator. Because of our great Savior, we can say with the Psalmist, "My foot standeth in an even place; in the congregations will I bless the Lord." Psalm 26:12 and "My tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long." Psalm 35:28

Some Special Prayer Requests

'Free Course' -a newsletter from our local church, has been sent out to approximately 4000 people, covering several communities. We pray for hearts, open to receive the salvation message of God's Word.

Local church pastors, as they uphold the Word of God, spread the gospel to the unsaved and disciple the believers.

Local church members, as we grow together in unity, showing the love of God to one another and that it spill out in our testimony to the unsaved. That all Christians will be obedient to the Scriptures and not cause anyone to stumble.

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