"God is the highest good of the reasonable creature; and the enjoyment of him is the only happiness with which our souls can be satisfied. To go to heaven, fully to enjoy God , is infinitely better than the most pleasant accommodations here. Father and mothers, husbands, wives, or children, or the company of earthly friends, are but shadows; but the enjoyment of God is the substance. These are but scattered beams; but God is the sun. These are but streams; but God is the fountain. These are but drops; but God is the ocean. Therefore it becomes us to spend this life only as a journey towards heaven, as it becomes us to make the seeking of our highest end and proper good, the whole work of our lives; to which we should subordinate all other concerns of life. Why should we labour for, or set our hearts on, anything else, but that which is our proper end, and true happiness?"--Jonathan Edwards
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Dear Grand Baby Samuel!!
You are getting to be such a big boy! We can hardly stand it -- that your first year has flown so quickly!
Thank you for the sweet Valentine--you write soooooo well!!
We think of you every day and love to see you new pictures. I know Poppa is much looking forward to seeing you soon and Nana is struggling with having to wait : (
We love you!
Poppa and Nana
Awesome quotes~Joanna
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