Perfect submission, all is at restI, in my Savior, am happy and blessed Watching and waiting, looking aboveFilled with His goodness, lost in His love The first week turned into two and the Lancaster’s were finally settled into the little house. Vivian was amazed the kids didn’t complain more. She’d fully expected temper tantrums and whining, … Continue reading Blessed Assurance: A Story of Hope (part twelve)
Blessed Assurance: A Story of Hope (part eleven)
Vivian woke early to the sound of a rooster crowing in the distance. The house was situated just far enough from the chicken coop to hear the morning crows. Grandpa Sonny had warned the kids that farm life means early morning life. “You’ll hear Russel Crow just before the sun comes up every morning.” The … Continue reading Blessed Assurance: A Story of Hope (part eleven)
Blessed Assurance: A Story of Hope (part ten)
It was a long few days before they finally saw it; the “Welcome to Iowa” sign. Trevor honked his horn as they passed it so his mother could hear his joy. He was so ready to be done with the endless driving. Vivian honked hers in return. Never had she been so glad to see … Continue reading Blessed Assurance: A Story of Hope (part ten)
Blessed Assurance: A Story of Hope (part nine)
The days went quickly as the family made arrangements to leave Palm Beach. Vivian could feel fear growing in the pit of her stomach. Iowa was nothing like their home now; the palm trees, the smell of the ocean, the trendy restaurants, she would miss this place. “It’s only for the summer,” she reminded herself. … Continue reading Blessed Assurance: A Story of Hope (part nine)
Blessed Assurance: A Story of Hope (part eight)
Trevor headed up the stairs to his room and shut the door. Did that really just happen? Did he just agree to give up his senior year of football and move to Iowa? IOWA?? All the years he’d worked and the things he’d given up so he could be on the field went up in … Continue reading Blessed Assurance: A Story of Hope (part eight)
Deeper Waters 