The Journey: Ask Me I Was There

By Dianna Shroads

Our journey began on the beach in Hawaii, and our last aloha brought us full circle. The time spent in these years would make the walk worth it all. We traveled the globe, sent on a mission, fulfilling our destiny together. Now may the seeds we have planted bring forth a harvest. May the memories bring you encouragement also as you make a path for others to follow. Follow the path of the flock, as others have been there before to make your way easier.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jan 22, 2013
• ISBN: 9781449781446

Dianna Shroads

Diana Shroads began her walk with the Lord thirty-three years ago. Her life began in the hills of Kentucky, enjoying the simpler way of life. She joined the United States Air Force, where she met her husband, Eddie. They traveled the world with their son, Jason, and two daughters, Jennifer and Janelle, who are currently traveling the globe. Diana lives in Wichita Falls, Texas. She has taught children’s, youth, and women’s Bible studies and life groups, throughout her ministry. She currently teaches Old Testament and Jewish roots classes. She invites you to journey with her through time, with sand at our feet, stars above, and the world where Jesus walked for our path home.

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The Journey

Ask me I was there

Dianna Shroads

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WestBow Press rev. date: 1/21/2013

Contents

The Journey

Who’s on First?

The day of the Memorial service in Wichita Falls TX.

Christmas of 2008

Aloha means I love You

God announced our arrival in Hawaii.

Return to Normal by God’s standard

Edwin Who Shroads

12/24/49–12/14/08

The Journey

"I n the beginning"—that’s how God says it. In the beginning, thirty-eight years ago, I chose a man to love, to honor, and to cherish for as long as we both might live with God’s help. We needed Him—oh, how we needed Him. Today is February 9, 2009, and I need to write this down before the shadows of my memory take away the awesomeness of this journey.

Married in Pearl City, Hawaii, and traveling the continents and islands because of military assignments, my husband, Eddie, and I were joined together as a team. Sometimes he got the assignments, but often I got the mission. The meeting place was Colorado Springs, but his proposal took us to his home in Hawaii.

We spent the night of our wedding at the beach (Houbuch) with his family. It was the very place he had grown up and spent his time surfing and becoming a man. Houbuch was a special place for us. Each time we visited Hawaii, we always returned for treasured moments there. It was a very intimate place. Often no words needed to be spoken between us as we peered into the vastness of the Pacific together; the language of our hearts was understandable. At times, the waves were mighty. At other times, they kissed the shore ever so tenderly.

I would return one day, thirty-eight years later, to bid my last aloha to my beloved.

In 1978, on that very island, I was introduced to the Savior of my soul, Jesus Christ. Shortly thereafter, a very nice lady gave