At times we find messages that really stand out! This I found on August 17...
In Dutch, Pieter wrote: Ons Wapen = Our Weapon
It was glued to a kind of diary that Pieter kept.
A cross with the four letter word: INRI = Latin for King of the Jews
Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum
Latin uses the I instead of the English J
It actually is a Cursillo Cross and on its back it reads: CHRIST IS COUNTING ON YOU
Also a Crucifix Rosary Ring from Italy hails from Pieter's Cursillo...
On Thursday, May 4 of 1995, my Pieter left by 2:00 PM for Savannah. His friend Hank Basedow let him know last minute that he was not going. Pieter had agreed to join because of him, for being one more time together with a special friend...
But he left now with Church friend Pat Roche.
Pieter came home from Savannah on Sunday, May 7 by 8:00 PM.
A nice letter from Walt Kessel, the organizer, who passed away on January 23, 2021
Hank passed away in February of 1997 and Pat on August 8, 2005.
Fond memories of brothers in Christ.
Our nation has very strongly used its weapon of the cross and prayer over the past months.
God has listened to His People and things seem to be changing!
Happy Thanksgiving to all in the USA
Those are some wonderful memories and the Cross is beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
ReplyDeleteDearest Terry,
DeleteMeaningful memories and something to live by.
Hugs,
Mariette
Beautiful post. XO
ReplyDeleteDearest Ellen,
DeleteThank you and it sure has a DEEP meaning.
Hugs,
Mariette
The Cross is beautiful, and that is a lovely thank you letter.
ReplyDeleteJearest Jackie,
DeleteThank you and it is not about that particular cross but its symbolic meaning.
The thank you letter got done very well by a person that cared for others in many ways.
Hugs,
Mariette
Buen hallazgo, que te hace recordarlo.
ReplyDeleteQue tengas un feliz domingo.
Querida Antónia,
Delete¡Encontrar esto en el escritorio de Pieter fue especial y ambos nunca olvidaremos su verdadero significado!
Abrazos,
Mariette
Wonderful memories, my friend.
ReplyDeleteDearest Billie Jo,
DeleteThe cross remains our weapon!
Hugs,
Mariette
Lovely memory.
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteMemories of friends that are no longer with us...
Hugs,
Mariette
I love that you are surrounded by these beautiful memories and mementos. Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving, Mariette.
ReplyDeleteDearest Helen,
DeleteYes, those underline our very strong bond and faith!
Hugs,
Mariette
Such a gorgeous cross and poignant memories, Mariette. Christ is counting on each one of us! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteDearest Martha Jane,
DeleteThank you and yes Christ certainly is counting on us!
Hugs,
Mariette
How fitting for me to read this today, Sunday. We must pray for world relief of so much. I pray to God and Jesus knowing this is who will help us all. Thank you for sharing. And I hope Thanksgiving Day is pleasant for you. Lynn and Precious XX
ReplyDeleteDearest Lynn and Precious,
DeleteYes, through Jesus, God will listen to all of our prayers! No matter how—things will get justified as no one escapes our Final Judge. Blasphemy will get punished...
Hugs,
Mariette
Those were wise words that Pieter wrote. I especially like the crucifix Rosary ring, as I say the Rosary often. It's a beautiful thing to do and brings us peace. It's so nice that you are finding all these special keepsakes of Pieter's. Happy Thanksgiving, dear Mariette. I'm thankful for your blog friendship. We go back many years. : )
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Dearest Sheri,
DeleteThank you and yes, those are little treasures with fond memories.
Hugs,
Mariette
Mariette very beautiful memories of Brothers in Christ and the crosses are Rosary ring.
ReplyDeleteI love the Dutch name you have for Carolina Wren
Hugs Cecilia
Dearest Cecilia,
DeleteYes, they are special memories!
Always I've called the Carolina Wren 'Schatje' in Dutch = Sweetie.
Hugs,
Mariette
Wow, what special memories. That cross and rosary rind are so beautiful, and the thank you letter was very moving. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your kitties, dear Mariette!
ReplyDeleteDearest Kevin,
DeleteThank you and it sure was special for finding this.
Hugs,
Mariette
Yes indeed, Christ and His care for His own is for sure our 'wapen'. We pray very often for revival in our land and that many others also would learn of their real neediness.
ReplyDeleteWonderful memories those things brought to you. Thanks for sharing them.
Dearest Ingrid,
DeleteThat is so true what you write about our real neediness! Too many will figure that out when it is too late...
Memories is all what one day will be left for each one of us.
Hugs,
Mariette
What great memories, something you will always remember and cherish.
ReplyDeleteDearest Jim and Barb,
DeleteYes, those are things to cherish and to always remember.
Hugs,
Mariette
Gracias, Mariette, por compartir tan entrañables recuerdos de tu difunto esposo, que rezuman la Fe que procesaba a Dios, y que nunca se debe perder entre lo que seguimos aquí, ya que Él lo es todo.
ReplyDeleteTe deseo un feliz día de Acción de Gracias.
Un cordial saludo.
Querido Manuel,
DeleteGracias por sus significativas palabras aquí y, de hecho, nuestra Fe es lo que nos mantiene en marcha. Pieter tenía una fe profunda y sus oraciones han sido respondidas en muchos años junto conmigo... ¡Eternamente agradecido!
Abrazos,
Mariette
What a lovely find
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteYes, it sure was and lots of special memories connected with it...
Hugs,
Mariette
Essas recordações são verdadeiras manifestações de fé.
ReplyDeleteContinuação de boa semana.
Abraço de amizade.
Juvenal Nunes
Caro Juvenal,
DeleteSim, eles certamente são e, por essa razão, devem ser compartilhados. Significou muito para mim encontrar isso.
Abraços,
Mariette
I love this!!! So powerful! Thank you for your kind words over the past couple of years! You have been on my heart this week and I know it must be a difficult time for you as the holidays approach. Praying you may be surrounded by love and peace.
ReplyDeleteDearest Kelleyn,
DeleteThank you and I had to share this!
Living a life in Faith and with Meaning makes all the difference.
My heart is filled with grateful memories of a true love and our souls are still connected.
Hugs,
Mariette
Olá, amiga Mariette, deve ter sido uma bela surpresa para você, ter encontrado essas boas lembranças do Pieter.
ReplyDeleteFelizmente, podemos contar com essas coisas para enriquecer nossos dias.
Um bom final de semana, com muita paz.
Abraços, amiga.
Caro Pedro,
DeleteDe fato, encontrar tal prova de fé é um tesouro para a alma.
Abraços,
Mariette
Lovely post, I love the beautiful cross.
ReplyDeleteDearest Leslie,
DeleteThank you and the cross sure has a symbolic meaning!
Hugs,
Mariette
The cross and prayer really are powerful weapons, and it's amazing to see how they’ve helped guide Pieter through life. His memories with friends and the bond of faith are really touching. It’s a great reminder that we’re never alone in this journey.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings, dearest Mariette
Dearest Veronica,
DeleteIndeed, my Pieter also had a very strong faith and his many prayers for being allowed to stay a bit longer with me, have been granted.
We are all together in our journey to eternal life and no one escapes.
Hugs,
Mariette
Que maravilha, Mariette, imagino a sua emoção!
ReplyDeleteTer fé é um privilégio, uma benção, as pessoas aceitam melhor as coisas
não tão boas que a vida nos apresenta. Seu Pieter foi um homem muito feliz,
por tudo que você postou dele, não há dúvidas.
Um bom domingo, querida.
Abraços.
Prezada Taís,
DeleteSim, Pieter era um homem feliz, contente e religioso.
Isso me dá coragem e rezo para que eu possa ser tão forte quanto ele!
Abraços,
Mariette
Sorry that I am so late reading this beautiful post. Yes, things here seem to be changing for the better. I always trust in God/Jesus for everything. XO
ReplyDeleteDearest Ellen,
DeleteNever late for reading any post!
Thanks for your meaningful words and indeed the outlook is far better for once.
Yes, our Faith is the most precious thing to hold onto.
Hugs,
Mariette
Great memories...
ReplyDeleteLove from Titti
Dearest Titti,
DeleteGrateful for them!
Hugs,
Mariette