flowers for your birthday

c. Emily Barish 2013

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Romans 15:13

Happy Birthday, Mom! I love you!

papa's day

my daddy and me, 1995

Happy Father's Day, Papa! I love you so much, and I thank God for you!!!

My Mama

Happy Mama's Day to the best mama--MINE!

There is so much I could say, but the simple words from my heart sum it all up--Mommy, thank you so much for everything--you are such a blessing and I am so grateful the Lord allowed me to be your daughter. I am so thankful to God for YOU and I love you so much!

My mama, the most beautiful mother I've ever known, and lil' old me, circa 1995

Love you forever,

Emmy

P.S. You's mommin' it like a BOSS!

rejoice and be glad

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again:Rejoice!
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:4-7

How wonderful are those truths.

Happy friday, my friends!

P.S.I'll be eighteen day after tomorrow...

California wild poppies and lupines circa 1995 by my mama

Dear Hannah

1998

Happy 20th Birthday to the dearest big sissy!

1998

You are so lovely, loving, kind, brave, beautiful, wise, hard-working, talented, caring, forgiving, styyyyylish--you never cease to amaze. You are mature yet fun-loving, serious yet spazzy. You are my best friend. I love you.

1997

The LORD has placed such a beautiful spirit, sweet soul, and heart for HIM in you.

2013

Happy golden birthday, princess! May Christ bless all you do this year!
I love you now and forever,
your lis sis,
Em
xoxoxoxo

Happy St. Valentine's Day!

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          Here are some nearly vintage photos of my darling big sissy Hannah, Valentines Day 1999. I love these photos! She was so cute! (Still is, but she's almost twenty...a little less cute, a little more beautiful now.) And I'm pretty sure a pink dress, rosy cheeks, happy smile, and a chocolate lolly are a recipe for a pretty 'sweet' love day!

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7 xoxo,Emily

in honor of a veteran

my grandpa David,circa 1970. photo by my beautiful grandma Janie.

Thank you to my beloved grandfather  for his military service to our great land. My grandpa's vision, knowledge, and love for God, family and his Country are so evident  in everything he does and has done, including serving in the Air Force. I am so blessed to be his grandaughter and we are all so grateful for his example of bravery and patriotism.

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12

We LOVE you, Gramps!

Note: I fully intended to post this ON Veteran's Day, but ran out of time. After debating whether or not to post it late, I decided I would still post it for him.