"Push"

Nothing fancy, just ... "push".  Last January, as many fellow bloggers chose their one word theme for 2014 inspiration, "push" was all that came to mind for me.  I ignored it's shouts in my head.  I wanted a lovely word of focus like "embrace" or "joy" ... but "push"?  What's up with that?

God's whispers were relentless.   Push.  Push.  Push.   A constant chorus in my head as I contemplated dreams, goals and plans for 2014 and beyond.

Well, as promised in my March 11, 2014 blog post~http://comfortsofgrace.blogspot.com/2014/03/feel-fear-and-leap-anyways.html  "It is time" for the update and announcement.

But first, I'd like to share how PROUD I am of my husband, three sons, and daughter for all they have done to push their wife and mama from a dream to a reality.  Chris, Ryan, Taylor, Austin, and Holly ~ I can't thank you enough for your hard work, dedication, and encouraging words ((and hugs)) of love and support.  Each one of you have shared your special God-given gifts and talents towards this family project.  I am so blessed and love each one of you so very much.

I would also like to thank three very special "angel investors" ~  Grandparents Helen and Herbert Lawton, and "Granny" Peg Casey Woodruff.  I love and miss you dearly and know that you're enjoying watching your legacies and gifts live on from your heavenly view above.

So now ... without further a do, here is what the Ramsay family has been up to for the last nine months ... birthing a God-sized dream ...





"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."   
                                               ~ Jeremiah 29:11

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  1. BekahSeptember 1, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great surprise and a wonderful, wonderful thing! I am so proud of you - and your entire team of helpers!! :) SO EXCITED to see where God takes you!

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  2. Cheryl RamsaySeptember 1, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    Thanks Bekah for your kind comment. Just want to thank YOU and Lynne for your inspirational blogs and mid-morning radio program. Know that you serve as one of those people who surround me and help push me with dreams, desires, and ambition. The smart TV in the shoppe was installed for tuning in to WBCL and Mid-Morning!! Thanks again, my friend!

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  3. Linda StollSeptember 15, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    Oh how cool! Do tell us all about it!

    Wow ... you are living your dream, Cheryl. And what an impact it will have on your community. I wish I lived close enough to visit.

    Blessings!

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