Share Four Somethings is a monthly link-up that [Heather] started back in 2018. The concept is to share the same four topics every month as a way to look back and recap your month. The link-up opens on the 4th Saturday of every month and stays open for one week. The topics for 2022 are Something Loved, Something Gleaned, Something Braved/Saved, and Something Achieved. If you want to learn a little more about the topics, we will be writing about in 2022; you can read more about them at Share Four Somethings in 2022.
Something Gleaned
As the country goes crazy over the latest Supreme Court decision and people scream their opinions from the rooftops (or their favorite social media outlets), I have realized that I have people in my life who are fired up on both sides of the argument. Through it all, I have realized anew that if you are my friend (or in my family) I love you regardless of your politics, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or any other difference that we have!
“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the great and foremost commandment. The second is like it, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ Upon these two commandments hang the whole Law and the Prophets.” – Mathew 22:36-40 NASB
Something Loved
If you had told me a few years ago that I would be hiking the rocky trails at Devil’s Lake like a confident mountain goat I would have told you that you were out of your cotton-pickin’ mind.
BUT GOD…
… gave me an amazing medical team and I am now 180 lbs (81.6 kg) lighter and a whole lot healthier.
Thank You, God for giving me my life back!
Something Braved or Saved
Something Achieved
This month I have been able to let go of some things that have been weighing heavily on my heart and mind. I attribute this change to the work of the Holy Spirit and a dear friend who shared truth with me that God spoke to her. My heart has softened in areas where I thought there were permanent calluses.
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Aha barb, you would have done better on the rocky trails than me. good post!
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I concur with your attitude about the recent decision by the Supreme Court. There will always be people whose opinions I differ with but that does not mean I can’t show the love of Christ and maintain friendships.
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Exactly!
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Loved the part about the hiking! Congratulations on your new healthy lifestyle. If you come to Michigan, especially the northern Lower Peninsula, you can find hiking/ biking trails of all levels of difficulty. We try to hike new trails every summer, and more often than not, we pass over sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan and/or smaller lakes. It’s beautiful! Or are you already in Michigan? (Where is Devils Lake?)
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Devil’s Lake is in Wisconsin (not too far from the Dells). I live in the NW Suburbs of Chicago.
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Another Lake Michigan girl!😊
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Yep
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I don’t want to live on the water because of annual flooding but I like to be near the water.
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Congratulations on the hiking achievement! That’s encouraging to read – I’m excited about being able to walk and hike again once I’m healed up from a knee replacement. Perhaps something I’ll list as Something Achieved in an upcoming post!
Visiting today from SFS
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I thought I read all if the S4S entries this week. What is the title of yours?
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Glad your heart feels lighter✨🙏
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Cute kitty! We lost ours last month and will eventually have to decide if we want to get another one.
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A loving heart response accompanied by a humble, and soft heart are beautiful growth steps, Barb. {Big hug} Congratulations on losing 180 lbs., hiking, and for feeling healthier!
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You are always such an encouragement to me!
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Hiking like a confident mountain goat! You go girl…and maybe (just maybe) I will be able to join you. That is so encouraging!!
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It was exhilerating
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Well done on your hiking – that’s great that you’ve been able to achieve things you wouldn’t have imagined in the past! I love the “Be still and know that I am God” breakdown that you saved.
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I appreciate your input, Lesley.
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You’ve definitely got the right spirit, Barb! “I love you regardless of your politics, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or any other difference that we have!” Amen to this.
What a joy to have your life back and be doing the things you want to do. Hiking like a mountain goat sounds amazing. 🙂 And what a blessing that you were able to let go of some heavy burdens this month. Always a win.
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❤️
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Great month Barb! So glad you enjoyed the hiking! I love to spend time outdoors!
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We visited Devil’s Lake last week when we were on vacation! Loved it!! Wisconsin is a beautiful state. Loved your update.
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Did you hike that crazy trail
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We hiked the tumbled rock trail…I don’t think that’s the one you are talking about. We enjoyed it though.
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[…] first talked about this trip in Four Somethings (June 2022). We spent the day hiking and then grilled some locally made sausages with fresh pineapple. No, I […]
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Way to go with the hike! Some of the hikes we did on our National Parks trip about did me in.
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