This is part of Capitol Reef National Park...it is 15 min. from our home.We went there for a Spring picnic...a day of warmth, peace, joy and healing.
My son in law Michael and me and the dogs...just enjoying nature.
This giant red rock wall rises up right in front of your face,it takes my breath away every time I go there!
My daughter Lindsey and her husband Michael came for the weekend to help...they cleaned house went to the grocery store for me. Nothing like a daughter,
when you need a listening ear! (she is due in July)
So many wedding pictures are taken on the bridge, no wonder, with such a beautiful backdrop!
Cougar loved the 3 foot pile of dried leaves from last Fall...
And he just has to get his belly in water every time!
I loved it too....
We spent several hours here, picnicking ...
Laying on blankets on the grass, in the warm sun...napping~
This is..." The Castle "...everywhere one looks here there is such beauty, and you're not just looking down on it... your right in it...I love that!
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Is any sick among you?
Let him call for the elders of the church;
and let them pray over him,
anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:
And the prayer of faith shall save the sick,
and the Lord shall raise him up;
pray one for another, that ye may be healed.
The effectual prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
James 5:14-16
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Whatsoever thing ye shall ask the Father in my name,
which is good, in faith believing that ye shall receive,
it shall be done unto you.
Have miracles ceased? Behold I say unto you,
Nay; neither have angels ceased to minister
unto the children of men.
Moroni 7:26,29
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I want you to know, that I know...I have been blessed.
When I was in the Life Flight Helicopter and had been hemorrhaging
for 5 hours already and my blood count was crashing...I really wondered...
"Am I going to make it!"
My friend Tracey said to me today...
" TODAY'S TEST IS TOMORROW'S TESTIMONY"
I loved that, it is so true for me.
I bear witness to you that...Miracles have not ceased...
God and Jesus Christ are REAL...
and they are very much ever aware of us.
I was given a blessing by the power of God,
and through the great faith, that he has given to me,
and his tender mercies toward me...
I was protected and blessed... that I may now heal.
I am so grateful and humbled... and I so love my Father in Heaven
and my Savior Jesus Christ. I am so thankful for the Gift and power of the Holy Ghost,
he is our constant companion if we allow him to be.
I thank each of you my sweet sisters...
for your advise, encouragement, prayers and your love
that you have so generously given to me.
May God bless each of you, with every blessing that you need.
I am joining...(http://www.alwaysnesting.blogspot.com)
for WOO HOO! WENDNESDAY
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Whatsoever thing ye shall ask the Father in my name,
which is good, in faith believing that ye shall receive,
it shall be done unto you.
Have miracles ceased? Behold I say unto you,
Nay; neither have angels ceased to minister
unto the children of men.
Moroni 7:26,29
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I want you to know, that I know...I have been blessed.
When I was in the Life Flight Helicopter and had been hemorrhaging
for 5 hours already and my blood count was crashing...I really wondered...
"Am I going to make it!"
My friend Tracey said to me today...
" TODAY'S TEST IS TOMORROW'S TESTIMONY"
I loved that, it is so true for me.
I bear witness to you that...Miracles have not ceased...
God and Jesus Christ are REAL...
and they are very much ever aware of us.
I was given a blessing by the power of God,
and through the great faith, that he has given to me,
and his tender mercies toward me...
I was protected and blessed... that I may now heal.
I am so grateful and humbled... and I so love my Father in Heaven
and my Savior Jesus Christ. I am so thankful for the Gift and power of the Holy Ghost,
he is our constant companion if we allow him to be.
I thank each of you my sweet sisters...
for your advise, encouragement, prayers and your love
that you have so generously given to me.
May God bless each of you, with every blessing that you need.
I am joining...(http://www.alwaysnesting.blogspot.com)
for WOO HOO! WENDNESDAY
81 comments:
It's so awesome that you have such beautiful scenery near your home!
So glad to see you're able to get out and about in the warm spring sunshine.
Take care & don't over do it!!!
Smiles, ;-)
Carol
Hi Julie! I'm so glad to know you must be feeling better and have quite vacuuming! :) Your daughter is so pretty and how nice she is helping her mom! I've lost count of how many grans you have and now you'll have another one! :) It's so wonderful.
The place you picnicked is so beautiful! I've never seen rocks like that!
The scriptures are wonderful. I'm so glad we have a God we can go to who takes care of us so well.
Thank you for popping in, sweet friend.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Good Afternoon Julie!
So, glad that you are doing so much better!! I absolutely KNOW that our Father in Heaven loves you and was watching over you! You still have more to do on this earth:) So, keep taking care of yourself and know that many folk care about you and are saying prayers in your behalf.
Gorgeous pictures of Capitol Reef! I just e-mailed my son on his mission, and told him when he gets home, we are headed to Capitol Reef. We have been to Bryce Canyon tons, but just a few times to Capitol Reef, and he has never been. I just know that he will love it.
What a great family you have, and a great daughter and son in law too!
Hope your feeling the sun on your face today. I'll catch up with you later :)
I can hardly believe all that you have been through. You must be physically and emotionally exhausted, but I bet after this picnic day you are feeling a tad bit better. Cougar sure was enjoying himself. Take care of yourself and don't over do things.
(I know I sound just like a mother.)
Jerri
Glad to know things are healing on you -loved your sweet words you have shared from your heart. I to believe in the power of prayer. Also beautiful pictures...
You are in my thoughts and prayers,May the God we know and trust, Bring quick healing to your wounds,
May He keep lifting your spirits with the presence of the Holy Spirit and may he nourish and fill your soul with the truth of His Holy Words, so that you will recover fully. That you my friend will not let a day pass in which your life is an awesome testimony to the healing power of God. For I can see the light of Christ living in you and I am inspired with how many lives you touch with your encouragement and faith. I am so thankful you are on the mend. Gods continued blessings, Deborah
What stunning scenery Julie! It looks like a great place to mend and feel better. You've been through so much, I am amazed that your out and about. Good for you and keep sharing the pics, they are gorgeous!
Cindy
So glad you are feeling better....Aren't we just the pair?? You know what "they" say??? After 40 it's just patch, patch, patch!! LOL!!
Love,
Marilyn
xxoo
You have been in my thoughts and I was really glad to see you have been able to get out and enjoy yourself for a while! Love the pictures!
Oh, Julie--so glad you're feeling up to having "visitors"! Lovely to see your comment--means you're on your way back!
What an adventure you've had--no more, okay?! You were truly blessed, as you say. I have experienced the power of those blessings myself. So much gratitude!
What a beautiful place you live it--lucky girl! Thanks for sharing those beautiful photos of your lovely day! So glad you're feeling better--now take it easy!!!
You are so blessed to live there! just beautiful!!!
I have a daughter Lindsey too! :>)
LOVE your picnic spot!! So glad you felt good enough to enjoy nature and the sun!!
Aren't daughters the best?!!
Thanks for sharing your experience and your testimony. I have a sign in my house that says:
"Today's Test, is Tomorrow's Testimony"!!
That is such a true statement!!
{{hugs}}
I hope this means you are feeling MUCH better!
What a BEAUTIFUL place to go visit, rest and heal! You must be feeling better to be able to get out and about. How wonderful! Your daughter and hubby are so cute and how great that they came to help you. Rest and heal.♥
What a beautiful place to heal! Thank you for bearing your testimony! It uplifts all who read it and see you live it!
You're right about daughters. Don't know what I'd do without mine.
Take care. Get strong.
I like these pictures of you much better than the last one!
So good to see you up and out.
Take good care!
Thanks for visiting my blog and your kind words. Love the country around your home! Makes me want to paint it. We live on an Oregon mountain with a spectacular view, living in such beauty is exhilarating, isn't it?
Beautiful place and day for a time with your family. Happy you are feeling better and able to enjoy yourself!
Oh, sweet Miss Julie- bless your heart! I had no idea you had been through so much lately... I'm so out of touch with all my dear bloggy friends..
I am praying that you continue to heal and very soon you can get back to your favorite activities.
Love you, sweet friend!
Stunning sTUNNing PICS. adore that bridge pic. with mtns. behind it. I can see whey many use it for wedding pics. What a great picnic outing with family and dogs.
We are so blessed to have priest hood bishopric blessings, and the Lord and Savior. As well as the gospel and its teachings. I am sending you love and well speedy recovery wishes. Hugs, Luvs, Jenn
Julie, I am glad to see that you are up and enjoying the beautiful scenery that you live around. So happy you felt like getting out. Do not over do now. I am also glad that your DD and DSIL came to help you.
You have the most spectacular scenery. I envy you. I have flat fields and woods all around.
May God continue healing you as my prayers for your good health are being heard too.
So wonderful to get out and enjoy a pretty spring day and picnic with family! Great kids to take care of you so you can take it easy for a while.
What a beautiful setting. And a beautiful family. Your daughter looks so much like you...she is lovely.
your images are so beautiful- I hope you are feeling well and will soon be to full recovery. Wishing you happy spring days.
You live in SUCH a gorgeous place!
Your daughter looks lovely...is she having a boy or a girl?
So glad you're feeling better.
Such beautiful photos.
That is some beautiful scenery. Our country is breath taking and so amazing!
You are so blessed to live in such an awesome, beautiful area. That's really something to Woo Hoo! about. Thank you so much for connecting to Woo Hoo! Wednesday. Hugs, Marla
I'm full of goosebumps!
What stunning scenery! This really is breathtaking, the perfect place for a relaxing peaceful day. Glad to hear that you are on the mend, how terrifying for you and your family. You really do have a lot to Woo Hoo about! Kathy
What beautiful pictures! I'm so happy you are doing well. Thanks for stopping by. You always brighten my day!
Best wishes to you.
So happy to hear that you are doing well enough to be out and about...yet not overdoing it!
You certainly live in a beautiful part of the country. I'm sure you're in awe everytime you step outside! Isn't God's artwork amazing!
I'm so glad that you're on your way to recovery. Thanks for sharing your photos- the scenery is beautiful!
it is good to heal in beauty, or does beauty heal? glad you are out already and doing so well~ you did have a mircale, you must be so joyful for every minute...
what a perfect reminder of God love and Favor. I could look at that all day. I felt peace just seeing and hearing about your time there. Prayers for healing being sent your way!! xoxo LA
Hello!!! you look WONDERFUL in your pics.. so glad that you are feeling better. I simply could not believe your story!!! and I am "sorry" that this all happened to you!!!! But, the Good Lord cerainly had His wonderful hand on you and you got a helicopter ride to boot :O) I have never been in a helicopter!!!! love your blog and love finding your comments on mine..... take good care, I will be checking in......
That was a beautiful post, Julie. Take your time getting back to where you were, baby steps.
Thanks for dropping by today. I am so glad you enjoy the posts on the cats and all their shananigans.
Take care of yourself. Deb
Julie the Priesthood definately brings miracles - I am so glad you were able to have a blessing and that you made it through your ordeal with no serious repercussions - That is a HUGE blessing considering the 5 hours. It is amazing when you really stop and think about it.
I hope you are healing well and fast this time!
The pictures are beautiful. I would love to explore that area. I think you are so lucky to live out in the middle of "God's Country" as some would call it.
Your daughter is lovely and you get a new grandchild soon - Whoo hoo - You just have blessings all over the place.
I am so happy for you!
Read about your emergency ride. That was very traumatic I am sure. No I did not see a man on a donkey in Jamaica but did see a lot of stoney eyed men following our safari jeep trying to get a look at the two good looking your woman with us. Love the pictures in the current post.
Blessings
QMM
I just read your last post and it took my breath away. How scary for you all. What a blessing! I also have to say that the area you live is in amazing!!! What a wonderful thing to wake up to each day. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Sabby
Miracles happen every day and I'm glad you were on the receiving end! I love that the priesthood is such a power in my familie's life. Truly a blessing. Mimi
My goodness that is a great woohoo! You have been through so much in such a short time. Glad you are on the mend.
Thanks for sharing your pictures of your home and land. The castle is breathtaking!
I`m soooooo happy you had that wonderful day in nature and family, and I´m so sure God is always taking care of you.
Big, big hugs to you,
maria cecilia
Julie, Oh my I am so happy to hear you are okay. I just caught up on your last 2 posts. I must say your post of your emergency was very scary, but your post on God's healing and His awesome character was so beautiful. Tears of joy for your healing and your inspired words. I'll be praying for you and your healing and comfort.
Blessings and love to you,
Yvonne
What an awesome natural cathedral to visit. I'll bet it is very powerful to witness it in person. Glad you are felling well enough to picnic. May you gain more strength everyday and be back to your normal wonderful routine soon.
<3 jermaine
SOOOOOOOO happy to read that you are feeling much better!! What a scare you gave us all! Oh how very blessed you are to be able to live in such a beautiful area! How wonderful!! We are blessed in turn by your words, both about your lovely picnic, and also your testimony of your faith and how it blesses and enriches your life. I am blessed enough to feel the same way. Isn't the Gospel wonderful. However would we cope without it in our lives? I don't know how anyone can get by without it!! xxoo
Julie! I am so glad you are ok! I have been thinking about you and wondering how you were doing. But I had no idea that all of this was going on with you!
I am going to be praying for you for continued healing and strength. I put you on my sidebar so I can keep track of how you are doing.
Sending you lots of love and hugs!
XOXO
Jen
It is so good to SEE you are up, about, and healing Julie! Beautiful scenery and even more precious that you are IN it!
What a beautiful place to picnic and to heal...you are surrounded by such beauty out there, how could you go wrong?
hugs,
paula:)
Good Morning Julie!
I just saw your comment on Yvonne's tablescape...and see you up and about!
So wonderful to know you're on the mend and that you had such great support!
I'm off to work...but will be back to enjoy your more of your post ♥ Maria
Julie, this is a beautiful post. I had computer problems again, and so just learned of your medical emergency. Bless your heart, how scary that had to have been. I'm so very glad that you're dong better now. I'm glad you enjoyed my "cow" posting. I actually thought of you when I was dong it, because I had noticed pictures of all your beautiful animals. Take care and keep feeling better every day.
I popped on over from Gumbo Lily and imagine my surprise when I read that you work at the Manti Temple! That's "home" for me -- my parents were both born and grew up there and I have relatives that still live there. It sounds like you've been through quite an ordeal recently -- I'm so glad you're OK!
So nice to meet you and what a testimony you have! First I couldn't get past your beautiful home in the header. Simply breathtaking views. Then to read your story. Scary but an awesome outcome! Love all the scriptures you posted. Thank the Lord He kept you and healed you. Giving Him all the praise! Thanks for stopping by my blog and the nice comments. May you continue to be blessed!
Woo Hoo indeed! I just read your previous post. I am so happy you are feeling well enough to get out and enjoy some of your natural beauty! Oh my! I love those pictures. You are truly blessed in so many ways. All those kiddos, your work, a wonderful husband, and now on the road to recovery!
woo hoo!
I stopped by to say thanks for commenting on my crib leg table, but it seems so insignificant now.
gail
Outstanding to see you out and about...Love all the pretty photos. The views in themselves must be mentally and spiritually healing...which helps physically!!
Loved the photos of Cougar. He's all DAWG! That is healing to watch too, for me...seeing my animal crew enjoying life. That's about the time we say..."It's a dog's life!" :-)
Yes...our Jehovah God is a great God. Nothing is too small for Him to care about which truly defines that AMAZING grace of His. He is GOOD to the point of beyond understanding in our little world, and for that I am eternally grateful and in debt. You take care and I am so glad you know the Eternal Healer....the Great Physician...my sis. Hugs to you and saying a prayer.
happy healing wednesday...smile on rosie
So so happy you are feeling more like yourself...beautiful, inspiring post!
Oh my goodness......what an ordeal. I'm glad to see you're on the other side now... God is SO good, isn't He?
The scenery is just beautiful!
Warm blessings,
Spencer
Such a beautiful place!
And you have such a beautiful heart.
Gooseberry would be blessed to get a feature with you! :)
The pictures and verses are just wonderful. I am happy you spent some healing time with your family at such a beautiful place.
Take care of yourself.
Pam
How beautiful! I just read your previous post! That must have been so scary. I am glad you are on the mend.
Penny
I'm so glad to see that you are healing and were able to go to that beautiful place. There is a miracle also in that we now may continue to read all you have to share that is so poignant and meaningful. Inger
I love all that nature that you are surrounded by! I love your testimony. The Power of the Priesthood is very real. Take care!
Julie, i was meant to meet you today. I too am LDS and friends with Marie in England. I happened to notice your comment to her only because I had just seen you on Woohoo Wednesday. Then as I was scrolling down to make a comment I saw you know Spencer of Bellamere Cottage too...that sealed the deal.
I'm glad you are feeling better. I read about your life flight. Take good care of yourself! Your family is delightful and I enjoyed seeing the photos of all the fun!
Absolutely beautiful!! Who says the desert isn't lovely?!?!
Gorgeous photos. I just scrolled down and read your previous post and words fail me!!! Wow, what a scary experience but praise God you are safe and well. Amazing that you are back to blogging so soon too:) Take care, and take it easy
Hugs
Denise
Oh, Julie, I'm so sorry! I've just read your post about your hospital stay! I didn't even see that post yesterday.
Bless your heart! I'm so sorry you had to go through this and am so thankful you were able to get help. I hope you're feeling better and will recover swiftly. You've been in my prayers and I will continue to pray for you!
I always appreciate your visits.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
Stunningly gorgeous! And only 15 minutes away...what a blessing! Keep resting and taking care of yourself! :)
What a pretty place to rest and refresh yourself. Take it easy, Julie.
Jody
This is so beautiful! Teddy likes water a lot too. I laughed when i saw him in the water. Hope you are getting better.Thank you for your visits. You are the best!
Love
Frenchy
Julie!! So happy to see had a gorgeous day out! It is good for the spirit, isn't it!
Keep resting, keep healing!
God Bless.
xo, misha
Hi Julie~ I just spent some time reading through some of your latest entries. I didn't realize I had been away that long! I've tried to cut back on blogging so I miss a lot! I'm glad you're healing. What an ordeal! So glad you have such a warm and supportive family and that you live in such a beautiful place! I hope you come to complete healing very soon! No more helicopter rides okay?
You are such a blessing to all of us my friend...God is good and He has His angels watching over you...we all need you so much...for your encouraging love you give us all.... You are always in my prayers. xoxo
What an awesome post and lovley blog. Of course since there were dogs in this post, I'm hooked.
Nice to drop by.
I am so sorry that I have been out of touch lately...I hope that you are feeling well and I'm off to read some of your older posts to catch up. God Bless.
You continue to heal my friend. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie,
These pictures are so beautiful and looks like a great place to visit to warm the heart and soul for healing.
Thanks for sharing your powerful testimony of prayer and scripture and how they continue to bless and heal us.
You are in my thoughts and prayer as you continue your journey of healing.
Beth
What a beautiful post! ...in text, scenery and a daughter's love! My prayers are with you as you continue to heal. big hug... I am your newest follower!
I Julie, I read your comment at Country Girl and just felt inspired to visit...and I am so glad I did! What a wonderful post! Such a fun blog! I live in Southern Utah also, here in St. George. I love Manti! If it weren't for the (little colder) weather I would be there in a heartbeat! We are originally from SLC (ERDA) actually. So glad to visit with you, swing by when you get a free minute...looks like you are pretty busy with all your followers though LOL. hugs and smiles...linda
lindalusbtdt.blogspot.com
Yep...there's nothing quite like a hug!
Have a great day!
well i ust got all caught up with you, time is thin for me in spring, but its great i can always look back and not miss a thing~ i love seeing you happy with your family, i hope you are all healed up perfect again!
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