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