Thursday, June 28, 2012

2 corinthians 12:10

This past week, my mom decided to take a last minute trip up to northern Michigan just to get away from everything for a couple of days. We went to a place called Crystal Lake and it’s always been one of my favorite places to go to ever since I was little. Every evening we went to see the sunset on the shore of Lake Michigan. The wind off the lake would softly blow on my face while the sun slowly went down into the earth; casting different colors that signaled the day's end. I’ve watched the sunset every night since by brother's passing and it always reassures me that if a sunset on earth is this beautiful then heaven must be a million times more lovely…and that’s where my brother is.





Today is exactly one month since he went to live forever in happiness with Jesus Christ…it’s been the hardest month of my life, and all I know is that the many prayers that people have been praying have been holding me up right now during this time. Thank you all for your words of encouragement and prayers…it truly means a lot to me.
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20 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 28, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    You are so strong and just beautiful inside and out! My prayers are with you during this hard time in your life.
    - Hannah
    www.fashionorfunctionnyc.com

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  2. thebrownmissionariesJune 28, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    beautiful thoughts, Esther. thanks for sharing.

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  3. olaJune 28, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    this is my first time on your blog. I love your photos. so whimsical and romantic. beautiful dress!!
    if you have some time and would like, come by and see my blog. I've got a fab GIVEAWAY :)
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    xxxox
    ola
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  4. MeliJune 28, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    These photos are gorgeous. And of course, we of the internet are always here when you need an ear, or a metaphorical shoulder.

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  5. Angie DJune 28, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Thinking of and praying for you and your family, Esther. *hugs*

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  6. WILDFLOWERJune 28, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    I am so sorry for your lost, sending love to you and your family Esther. It's a lovely thing to do to watch the sunset and think of your brother. X

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  7. SaraJune 28, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    You're being so brave. I'm sure "the hardest month of your life" is an understatement. I wish you lots of healing.

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  8. CatieBeattyJune 28, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    I feel the same way about sunsets :) I believe in evolution, but I don't believe it was all just by chance. I believe there is purpose and plans. There are things in this world that are too beautiful to be just some sort of accident. God gave us those things to remind us that he is always there and that there is so much more to come. Your brother will always be looking after you and waiting for you to come home :)

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  9. Maru SilvaJune 29, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss.

    On the other hand the images are beautiful, sometimes sunset does that to us, we feel a bit melancholic but the good news is that tomorrow the sun will rise and we will be able to see things in a different light <3

    xoxo

    www.thehotmesscorner.com

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  10. Laura JonesJune 29, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    beautiful pictures! spending time by the lake sounds lovely, and i think it's a nice way to remember your brother like that. hope it'll get easier for you, and your family, as the time goes by! :) x

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  11. AliceJune 29, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful pictures. The way you capture light is astounding, and I feel like Im there just by looking at these photos.
    I'm glad that you have a place to get away for a while, and to contemplate and finds some peace.

    Esther, have you heard of this musical piece inspired by Crystal Lake? It's by Sufjan Stevens, and it's very soothing -
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDSnWOAnJWQ

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    1. Esther BollerJuly 2, 2012 at 2:36 PM

      Alice, thank you for your kind words. And thank you also for the link to the song. I knew of Sufjan Stevens, but I never knew he made a song inspired by Crystal Lake. It was really beautiful, thank you for sharing :)

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  12. AnonymousJune 30, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    I'm glad you are finding hope in the lovely gifts of nature. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Beautiful photos, Esther.

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  13. AmaraJune 30, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Esther, My heart breaks for your family. But, it also warms my heart to know that you are fellow believers and that your brother is home in the presence of the creator of the universe! What a hope for us all! I have loved your blog for a long while now and I had always thought that you were a follower of Jesus just by things you would say or just in your sweet and loving nature. and it is encouraging to know that there are other believers in the blog world. My prayers go to you and your family.

    Blessings,
    Amara

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  14. TaniaJuly 3, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    That is so heartbreaking. Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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  15. Mademoiselle S.July 3, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss, dear :( You are so strong! This is my first time in your blog but I already love you, you are so beautiful outside and inside too! I'm really sorry :(

    http://mademoiselle-s-blog.blogspot.fr/

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  16. HannahJuly 19, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss, I can't even begin to imagine how hard it must be to deal with. I'm sure that your brother is watching down on you and that he is so incredibly proud.

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    Love your dress darling. You looks cute.

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