Rightly timed song...Tuesday, June 8, 2014

I would say that I can't believe it's been half of a year today since Annette went to be with the Lord. It would be more accurate to say that I don't want to believe it! This song came at a great time as I walked the dog this morning and reminded me, again, that He is FOR me, He was for Annette, He's for my future, and He's for my life honoring Him and pointing others to Him. Maybe my hardest Sunday morning yet, but I'm choosing to look to Him and not my sadness, not my loneliness, and not my weakness...I know that He is for me!! http://youtu.be/_35gB76xV_Y

Saturday Evenings...Monday, June 7, 2014

Sitting here watching tv, reflecting on 20 years of Saturday evenings hanging out with Annette Lewis Lear...can't believe tomorrow marks 6 months since she went to be with the Lord. Seems, in some ways, like it just happened, but feels like it's been years since I've held her. Still trusting God's perfect plan even if I'm still not liking it. Thanks so much for all the continued support in so many ways. Getting back to feeling like me again, which is strange since I never imagined a me without Annette. But, again, "...I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day." (from 2 Timothy 1:12 NKJV)

Monday, May 26, 2014

Prayers are appreciated for the Lear Boys (yes, still!)...tomorrow I will be dropping my youngest son off at a Christian Boys Ranch in Illinois for about a year long program. This is similar to the one he was taking part in last year in Vermont before they had to close for awhile due to staff shortage. Michael is willing to be there and we are praying he can get to the bottom of his struggles and give them over to God. Thanks for all of the support, prayer and love that is continually shown to us!

Happy Birthday, Annette - Part 2...Monday, May 12, 2014

Shared some favorite things about Annette Lewis Lear and then capped our evening off by releasing some red balloons in her memory. Thank you Lord for such an incredible lady and awesome testimony of what it means to live for You!!

Happy Birthday, Annette - Part 1...May 12, 2014

Celebrating what would have been my favorite girl's 43rd Birthday today by posting some pics...a few that she would NOT approve of God got us through yesterday, and I am so thankful that even after hard days, His mercies are new every morning! Miss her like crazy, but she's with her Savior, the greatest gift of all. Thank you for all the texts, calls, messages and hugs yesterday...I sit here this morning a truly blessed man! God even let me hear a few tunes this morning that reminded me of her even more. The boys and I shared some cool laughs, particularly when we heard Notorious B.I.G.'s "Big Poppa," which is what I'm known as around the Lear household. Also, while I'm sharing things that would be sure to embarrass her, I'll let you know that Annette's nickname was "Pretty Mama." Hoping to light some luminaries tonight in Annette's memory. Thanks for continued prayer!