Shelton. . . Learning How Blessed I Am. . .

I haven't blogged in a really long time. . . In part, because I have not been able to put all of my feelings down. I've also been busy with work (we went electronic on August 2 with our medical records and a fellow provider was on vacation almost the entire month), my mother, and other family matters.

This past week was one of the hardest weeks I have ever experienced. Many of you are aware of the fact Shelton has been terribly ill. We attempted to try everything and finally it was time to realize that there was nothing else available to help him. He had become incontinent for the most part, he had sores over his body, and he refused to eat/drink. After having my vet talk with numerous other vets/vet schools to confirm there were no other options, I made the decision to put him down. Just as a side note, I hate those words! I honestly hate how we say "putting an animal down." I don't know how else one would express this event, but it seems cruel when defined that way.

I hated having to make this decision. I cried over it for hours on end. Yet, I knew deep down it was the only option we had. He was suffering and I was being selfish by keeping him alive.

The picture above was taking at the Vet's office. I was so blessed to have Andrea Wood come that day to take pictures. It was important to me to have those. Maybe that is strange for some of you. However, for me, it was necessary. Shelton went to sleep peacefully. He is no longer suffering. I was able to be there and hold him through the process.

What I learned throughout the process was simply this, God cares and loves for me so much! His love was shown by so many people. Two weeks prior to this, my mom fell and broke her wrist- which required surgery. My grandmother was admitted to the hospital. My dad currently has a lot of issues with his knee and will need a knee replacement soon. We are still dealing with the unspoken issues, that I hope one day to share with my readers and church family. Until then, I continue to ask for prayers. We are seeing some light. . . although rather dim and still in the distant, we know it is there. We know GOD IS ABLE!

Between all of these events, It felt as times if my life had about 10 (ok, sometimes it was like 20!) glass balls in the air- and I was barely keeping them up.

During this time, my dear friend, Jill, passed away. I was unable to attend her memorial service due to my grandmother needing me for an appointment. I don't regret that as I know two things about Jill- she would understand that I was taking care of a need, and JILL is the real deal! Jill's faith and her perseverance through ALS taught me so much. We miss her, but we know that she is in heaven right now, celebrating with our King. . . I told one of my friends, Lindsey, that all day after I learned of her passing, I had an image of Jill holding Ayden, kissing his soft head. And, I believe she was holding him as he enjoyed a wet puppy kiss from Shelton. Jill was a true prayer warrior for my family. I loved the times I could spend one on one with her helping her with needs. Those precious hours with her served me so much more than I know I ever served Jill.

I am still asking for prayer for our family and for Ms. Molly. She has always been with Shelton and her previous owners had another dog. She cries so much when I leave. So far, I have only left for short times- even today when I was at the ECU game, I was only gone for a few hours, she was hoarse from whining/howling. I am on call next week, so she will have some longer days.

Yet, through the past few weeks, God showed me his love through the hands of many people. The men who came and stayed at my house late- very late- after we hit the wall of clay- to dig Shelton's grave. The people that let us borrow pick axes to break through. The men who came to bury him. People who made certain I left the house and also that I had time alone. People who moved patients at work so I could be off for both my mother's broken wrist, surgery, and for Shelton. People who sent me cards, emailed me, and posted on my Facebook page messages of encouragement. People that I know were praying- and continue to pray- for my family. People that have called me almost daily to make certain I was ok. People who grabbed me and gave me a hug. People who prayed with me. People who have asked- How are YOU DOING?

I am so blessed.

Thank you.

Unplugged

I haven't blogged in depth in a while. . .God has been working on me about several areas in my life.

The first, is that I need (and I truly want to) spend more one on one time with him. . .I long for each day to not be focused on my "TO DO" list, but to make certain I stop and say, "GOD what's your plan for the day?" And, to learn to be receptive to changing and following when God opens a new path.

One of the areas I feel God working on me is through my quiet time. I have a quiet time, but can easily find my mind distracted- selecting to do "good things," but maybe not necessarily the right thing. We all know the "right things." God gave us Ten commandments and an entire Bible to read to help us know! :) But, if we spend more time doing good things, but not GOD THINGS we are missing the boat. Each person, every encounter on a daily/hourly basis is important to the Kingdom of God. We are not merely placed in their path, we are placed there for a purpose.

My first order of business this month is to become "unplugged." I enjoy having the TV on almost all the time when I am home- to the point this is truly a HABIT. I walk in the door, do a few things, let the dogs out, and BOOM turn the TV on. How many hours of God time am I wasting doing that each day? So, I made the decision to become unplugged. There are two exceptions to this rule- I have several workout videos- yoga/cardio/etc. that I enjoy. That won't change. I also will be going on vacation in a few weeks, since I am going to be sharing a room with someone, the TV can be on during that time. . .Otherwise, I am cutting it off. It is time to take my time at home, my time "off" and refocus on God. Will I go back to TV after a month- probably, but I hope to not watch it as often (or as much). Most of the time, I have it on for noise, but it still can be a distraction.

I am also striving to spend more of an intimate time with God. I have a few classes I am going to take from an online program and am excited about that. I also am longing to finally get my budget in gear. . . I am a frugal person for the most part, but I am ready to become debt free. I am already enjoying taking part in Dave Ramsey's study and I know God is using that to shape me into being a better person . . If the debt is gone, I can't wait to see what uses God can show me for the extra money.

I told someone on Sunday, that I was tired of dealing with several things. . .that I wanted to see the world through my "rose colored glasses." To which he promptly replied what I already know- The world is not that way.

I've thought a lot about this conversation in the past few days- especially that afternoon as I drove an hour away. Maybe, Just maybe, my thought process is not totally off. Maybe what my mind longs for is to see the world how Jesus does. Even though he sees the hatred, the violence, the wrongful way we treat others. . . and he is angered by this. . . He also sees the struggles, the pain, the agony we endure. He sees our tears, hurts, fears. . .And, in each person He gives us the GRACE to come back to him after we mess up. Maybe my rose colored glasses need to be changed to focus more on the good each person has to offer, to trust people (which is something I struggle with).

I love where I am at in my life, but know that God can move me to an even closer place with HIM.

A Sacred Sorrow. . . by Michael Card.

Week 1: We met and answered questions together. . . I am not going to post those here. However, I think for the following weeks I will answer one or two of the questions on my blog. Chris Dunn is leading this study at WFWB church. I, unfortunately, had to miss the second and third week. I plan to be back for week four, and I can't wait! :)


Week 2:

3. In your mind, is it possible for God to love someone through hesed and allow or cause trials or sickness to happen because of that love? Yes. Whatever trials we endure are always for his plan- which we may not understand here on this earth. God wants to change our hearts and minds in order for our lives to become more "Christ-like." It is through those trials we grow in our walk, we are able to help others, and we ultimately, become closer to God.

Week 3:

1. Think back on a recent time in your life when you might have lamented but did not. What do you think held you back from being brutally honest before God? I recently struggled with anger at God for a current situation. I had very mixed emotions about opening up those feelings to him. Funny, isn't it, when we know He already knows those feelings? Finally, I was able to let this all out to God- pouring out my heart to him. What a relief! I think I felt that it was not "acceptable" for me to show my anger towards God and this injustice. Yet, I now know this is a form of worship. My God longs to allow us to sit down and talk it out- he cares about all the details.

Brandon Heath. . .

America. . .

Several months ago, I wrote about some of this on my blog.

I almost reconsidered and put the flag back out. You see, I removed my flag because I am no longer proud to be American. I am not proud of a country that murders its babies and calls it a choice. I am not proud of a country that kicks The Ten Commandments out of the school system but expects me to tolerate any other religion. I am not proud of a country when leaders express their biblical beliefs and are chastised for being intolerant. I am not proud of a country that is founded on "justice for all," when that is not the case.

I am still very proud of all those who fight for our country and have total respect for them. And, may be my heart will be changed at some point in the future. . But, until then, I cannot show how proud I am to be an American, when I am not. I think God looks at our country and he cries out for us. . .

He cries for our unborn babies that we murder. He cries for the people dying everyday that do not know him, he cries out for our generation that is being lost to churches who focus solely on tradition verses the message. He cries out for the daughter who enters the church for the first time only to be looked down upon because she wears shorts and a t-shirt. He cries out for the church member who walks by the homeless man. He cries out for the person we speak an unkind word to in our haste to make it to church. He cries out because we fail to see the purpose- his mission. He cries out for the country founded on religion- that we don't allow true religion to be taught. He cries out every time we go to the polls and vote for someone who is the "better candidate" but who doesn't stand for Christian beliefs. He cries out when we present a watered down message to avoid offending.

He is crying out. . .and tonight, so is my heart.

America. . .

I am really struggling with the concept of our American "Justice" system. . .not to mention the concept of universal healthcare- a program that doesn't fix anything. I believe in all people having health care, but believe the system that was voted into law is flawed in numerous ways. However, I do not wish to embark upon the debate regarding the healthcare system, nor will I publish any comments concerning this issue.

Our justice "system" is flawed in many ways. And, I am sick of it. It is a system where the innocent are given little recourse. I am frustrated by the judicial process. I am frustrated by the system. . . I am mad about lawyers, mad about politics, mad in general and yet, I know my God is still in control. That, my friend, is my comfort.

Please note, I am going to take quick disclaimer here, I am extremely supportive of our troops and their hard work. We have some of the best guys who serve our country in the military and for that, I am very grateful.

Last week, I removed my American Flag from my front porch. . . I've always been proud of my flag, proud to fly it. . .And, yet, now I am not. I felt that if I truly was struggling with the injustice in American, that I couldn't fly the flag. . . I just couldn't.

So, I took the flag down. . . and it will remain down until God convinces me I am wrong or my heart changes. . . or, I decide that I wish to fly my country's flag again. . .

Who's driving your train?

When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don't throw away the ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the engineer. Corrie ten Boom

I have always liked this quote. . .and it truly fits the time my family is in. . .

Boy, am I glad to know who my engineer is!! :)

BTW: Be on the look out for some BLOG candy this week!!

Frustrated and Hurt. . .

So, I am venting a bit on my blog. . .I actually have several updates to do, so watch out! Several are from my 90 day journey. . . some are about things going on in life. . .

For the first time that I can ever remember, I had my feelings hurt deeply today at church. . .I first wish to say that I had thoroughly enjoyed a great worship service and thank the amazing praise team, ministers, and the behind the scenes folks for the time and effort they put into each Sunday service. . I was honestly on a HIGH!

My frustration is with trying to help out with something and having another person jump in- in front of me- without acknowledging my trying to help. I was being directed by another person do something. . .and was fine with following orders. . . I only asked to wash my hands first (because it involved food preparation). I have tried in other ways to volunteer with this ministry and it never seemed to work out. I stood in the kitchen almost shocked. . . and then someone else came in and asked about helping. . . I told them, "well, I just tried to help and they didn't seem to need it, so I don't think they need help." The person who was giving directions overheard me and then asked if I would move drinks to another area- at which point I did.

But, my heart was honestly not in staying. . .I left the Apple bake I had fixed for dessert and headed home. . . I was crying. This situation really hurt my heart. . . For, it makes one feel as if you are not good enough, not worthy of helping. . . And, maybe I did not handle it well. . .I said very loudly, "well excuse me," primarily because I was so shocked. This person has been this way towards me in the past. . .so I am not sure why I am shocked.

So, I am going to spend the afternoon napping, reading, and working on some paperwork. ..I foresee a run in my future for this afternoon as the weather is beautiful!

So, I am going to ask my bloggy friends for prayer. . . My heart is aching. . .
God Bless!

The Stars. . .

Tonight, the stars amazed me as I walked out to put the trash by the curb. . . I am not 100% sure tomorrow is my trash day due to the holiday today, but about 50% of my neighbors had put theirs out, so I decided to chance it. I am so glad I did. . .As I was walking back to my house. . .(OK, confession time in my pajamas and overcoat!) I looked up at the stars. . . my mind went to the following verse from my Bible Reading. . .

Psalm 136:1-9

1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good.
His love endures forever.

2 Give thanks to the God of gods.
His love endures forever.

3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords:
His love endures forever.

4 to him who alone does great wonders,
His love endures forever.

5 who by his understanding made the heavens,
His love endures forever.

6 who spread out the earth upon the waters,
His love endures forever.

7 who made the great lights—
His love endures forever.

8 the sun to govern the day,
His love endures forever.

9 the moon and stars to govern the night;
His love endures forever.

It is so true, his love endures forever. . .No matter your situation in life, no matter what is going on, no matter the issues (and there will always be issues). . .God's love endures forever. When we step away, when we feel unworthy, when we are unsure. . .God's love is always present. . .

As I was looking at the stars tonight, my mind immediately thought Wow, I would love to be on the beach, sitting there curled up in a warm blanket, coffee (Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha to be exact) looking at the stars all night. . . I haven't done that in a long time maybe I need to stop and do that soon. . . To marvel and take time to appreciate His creation. That is what I hope to do with my photography- capture a small glimpse of his beauty.It is one beautiful world despite the ugly situations that creep in from time to time and even in those situations, one can choose to find beauty. . . For, Our God's love endures forever.

Good Bye. . . to Insecurity!! Week One.

I am participating in the So Long, Insecurity Blog Roll call over at Living Proof Live's Blog. . . Let me start my post by saying, Beth Moore has done it again!! Every time she writes a book, I am moved to examine myself a little further. I don't typically consider myself insecure. . . but, Beth points out that we are going to find out some ways we are insecure. . . and, also realize that some of this insecurity comes from our doubts of God's ability to use us. . . WOW!

Ok, quote of the week for me is: ". . . We are attempting to get our security from a gender that doesn't really have much to spare." Ok, so needed that Beth. I know it was said with great respect, but it is true! This world is tough. . . for boys and gals.

Chapter One: When was the last time you came face-to-face with our gender’s massive struggle with insecurity? Describe the setting.

A past relationship. . . long story there and I won't share too many details. He continues to struggle with insecurity. But, that is not my issue.

Chapter Two: what part of the definition or description of insecurity resonated most with you and why?

"The insecure person also harbors unrealistic expectations about love and relationships. These expectations, for themselves and for others, are often unconscious."

Ok, God is totally speaking to me with this quote. . . It is so me. . . I have my list of expectations in the opposite sex and sometimes I think no guy can live up to that list. . . maybe no woman either if the list was written by a guy.

Is God Steering Your Car?

I was driving today to another town for an appointment. . .I passed by a church and on the sign it said,

"God needs to be your steering wheel and not your spare tire."

Kind of gets me thinking. . . How often do I let God actually steer? How often do I opt to keep God in the trunk for when I feel I need Him? How often is God in the back of the car, while I am taking off driving on my own adventure? Certainly got my mind thinking. I do some of my best thinking while traveling and often know God is going to use this time to speak to my heart. He never fails to show up as long as I do!

Part of the reading I have completed includes Psalm 40:1-8.

1 I waited patiently for the LORD;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.

3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear
and put their trust in the LORD.

4 Blessed is the man
who makes the LORD his trust,
who does not look to the proud,
to those who turn aside to false gods.

5 Many, O LORD my God,
are the wonders you have done.
The things you planned for us
no one can recount to you;
were I to speak and tell of them,
they would be too many to declare.

6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire,
but my ears you have pierced;
burnt offerings and sin offerings
you did not require.

7 Then I said, "Here I am, I have come—
it is written about me in the scroll.

8 I desire to do your will, O my God;
your law is within my heart."


"Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust." WOW! Sort of says it all. . . He needs to be driving our cars.

"Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare." This verse probably is shouting my name the loudest today. I am so blessed daily by the Lord. His mercy, his grace, his forgiving, caring way. . . He knows each of my daily steps and I am so glad he does! Each encounter is from the Lord. Have you really stopped to think about it? Each person you see on a daily basis was planned to be in your path for that day, that minute, that second. How often do I jump to a conclusion, think the worst thought, or become frustrated. Yesterday, during my lunch break, I was running some errands. On my normal daily route, one traveled many times a week, I managed to avoid a very serious accident. One Second sooner, the situation could have been very different and the potential outcome was certainly scary. I am still quite shaken by the encounter.

Yet, I am also displeased at my chosen response to the other driver (who would have been at fault). I immediately slammed on breaks and swerved to miss a car that pulled out in front of me. I blew the horn and shook my fist at this older gentleman. In retrospect, he probably did not see me (or he would have not pulled out! :) Yet, I still chose to be upset. I chose to be angry with him . . . verses realizing immediately, he did not mean to do this. I pulled into the closest parking lot after the event. I was shaking . . . I stopped to pray and ask God to bless the other driver and help him to arrive safely. I praised God for protecting me. I also praised God that I was running a few minutes late as a coworker stopped to ask me a question prior to leaving the office. God's timing is always perfect! Now, if I had not avoided the accident, would I have also praised God? I hope so.

"I desire to do your will". . . Let's see, if I truly desire to do his will, God does not need to be the spare tire? I'd better make sure I move over and make sure He's driving all the time!

Walking for a Friend!!

Hi everyone! Some of you may know Jill and some may not. She is a wonderful woman who is dying of ALS. This may be her last event to participate in. I would like to support her in this walk on March 27 and I would like you to join me by visiting www.catfishchapter.org and clicking on the Down East Walk and registering to raise $210.00 as a personal goal. The team is Jill's Caring Angel's and Lori Guin is the team captain.

Please help anyway possible this may include donating money yourself or having others donate to sponsor you!

Thank you for anything that you can do!!!!!!!! Also if you would like to support me as a walker then go to the website and look for my name under the donation section.

Jill is an amazing lady whose faith shines through in every experience! Please take some time to read her blog, I know your life will be touched.

Please join us to walk either at the event or as a virtual walker!! :o) Children are welcome at this event!! We are working to have team shirts with a special design for Jill!! We need to make this a HUGE year for her!!

No snow. . .

So, no snow this morning. However, I will start a nice 3 day weekend after today, so I can still be happy. . .90 Days is going well. . . Through Genesis and Exodus. . . will write an update from Exodus tonight. I am loving it! I am really feeling God speak to me through this journey. . .and I praise him for that.

God is so good! In Christ alone, I place my trust!

Bible in 90 Days. . . Joseph

I am at the end of Genesis today. . . Wow, on to Exodus. . .
God has been speaking to me during this course of study and I am pretty shocked that I felt led to write a second blog today. My plan was to blog once a week. That may be the case in some books, but I assume not the case for Genesis.

A few weeks ago, I was chatting with someone about a situation my family is enduring. He told me that he felt maybe our family was like Joseph. Wow, ok, maybe we are, maybe we aren't. . . But, today's reading really helped me to see how that really could be the case. Have I always responded as Joseph did? Have I always accepted the situation or do I try to change it? Do I wait on God or do I jump in and try to escape the issues. Do I try to self manage vs. self discipline? How often do I desire to jump out and take control when God clearly has said "let me" do this? At times, way too often.

But, if we stop and look at Joseph's life. . .we can see the issues at hand. Sold into slavery; falsely accused; imprisoned; told by the cup bearer he would "remember him" when he went to Pharaoh's house; forgotten by the cup bearer for 2 years; remembered by the cup bearer when Pharaoh has a dream; restored to a rightful place; saw his father after many years.

Can you imagine that reunion? Son and Father embracing. .the love, the emotions. BTW: I love how Joseph wept throughout this story. That he was so overcome with emotion. Ok, having been told a few years ago I was too emotional after a tragic experience, I love seeing how our heroes of the Bible expressed emotion in situations where tears are warranted. (Ok, two broken feet= some tears I think).

Anyway, back to our guy Joseph. . . He was a Godly man who sought the Lord for guidance, he did not do the wrong thing even when presented with the opportunity, he kept his eyes focused on his God and not on earthly things. He showed his brothers' compassion and love when the world's standards would say they deserved a lot less.

19 But Joseph said to them, "Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? 20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. 21 So then, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your children." And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them. Genesis 50:19-21.

Sound familiar- go forward to the NT and a man dying on a cross. Blood draining from his wounds, beaten beyond recognition, dying a death meant for criminals as his earthly mother watched and his father turned away. . . and yet, his response to this situation? "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." Luke 23:34a

Powerful Words. . . Powerful Players in God's Perfect Plan. . . How do you play in God's work? How do the trials you are enduring benefit the Lord? How do the situations you are in (or how will they) bring you to a better place or be used to better the kingdom? I desire to have kingdom impact with my life and I hope you long for the same.

Take it all to the throne of the one who cares, the one who loves you enough to die for you. . . and he will show you the answers!

Laughing at God. . .

I am participating in the 90Days to reading the bible challenge. So far, I am on target. Granted, I have been off the last 3 days of the challenge, so we will really see when I return to work about balancing the time.

I have read from the beginning to Joseph and Potiphar's Wife. Two parts have really spoken to me over the past few days. . .

One is when Sarah laughs at the thought of her having a child. Me, she thinks, ME?? As old as I am? Can't you picture that scene? Her listening at the entrance to the tent and overhearing from the LORD that she will have a child.


Genesis 18:11-15 (NIV)
11 Abraham and Sarah were already old and well advanced in years, and Sarah was past the age of childbearing. 12 So Sarah laughed to herself as she thought, "After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?"

13 Then the LORD said to Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh and say, 'Will I really have a child, now that I am old?' 14 Is anything too hard for the LORD ? I will return to you at the appointed time next year and Sarah will have a son."
15 Sarah was afraid, so she lied and said, "I did not laugh."
But he said, "Yes, you did laugh."

How often are we like Sarah and doubt the Lord? How often am I like Sarah? God clearly has told me something over the past year. I have been in prayer for two situations, he has clearly told me that he will handle those situations. Yet, Satan, loves to encourage us to doubt God's promises. He knows what buttons to push, what areas contain our weakness, our troubles and our fears.

His word clearly states "IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD?" Is any illness too hard for him to heal? Is any financial situation too hard for him to solve? Is there any worry/concern/fear that he can't handle? My saying for 2009 has been MY GOD IS ABLE. . . and I think that will carry over to 2010. He is able. He is able to heal, he is able to meet all our needs, he is able to answer prayer, he is able to solve any quarrel, solve any heartbreak, fix any situation. HE IS ABLE!

How often do we fail to give God all the glory and credit? How often do we forget that God loves us enough to meet our needs? God has met several needs for me in the past few years, and for that, I am grateful. Yet, often I tend to forget his promise. Stress may come out and worry likes to sneak in. . . And, I will use those times to pray harder, and to sit still and listen to his word.

The Last Decade. . .

So, I thought I would do an overview of the last decade of my life. . . as we are entering into 2010. . .

So, here is all that happened/I did/traveled/etc. over the past decade. . . in no particular order.

Completed my BSN
Went to work at the hospital
Changed jobs
Completed my MSN
Passed by boards
Started work at a doctor's office.
Bought a townhouse
Bought a House
Medical Mission Trips to Belize, Nigeria, Dominican Republic
Went to California, Virginia, Texas, Connecticut, Colorado/Wyoming, Yellowstone, Montana, Vegas, Grand Canyon, Disney World, Disneyland, Washington DC. . .
My first Casting Crown's Concert
My first trip to the STATE FAIR
My second Celine Dion Concert
Started a Book Club
Started a Bible study group
Joined a New Church
Dated, and started making some wedding plans with ex #1
Started running
Lost a lot of weight (gained it back after breaking the feet)
Diagnosed with Crohn's
Had a total of 5 foot surgeries (3 on one foot, 2 on the other)
Broke a foot
Broke a second foot at the same time
Had my gallbladder removed.
Moved twice
Started Scrapbooking
Started Sassy Scrappers at my church
Added two beagles (at different times) to the home
Fell in love
Got my heart broken.
Was told I was too needy due to the broken feet.
Broke a few guy's hearts when I ended the relationship.
Tried Sushi
Made some of the best friends of my life
Bought two laptops
Won a few scholarships
Started volunteering at my local Pregnancy Center
Went to Women of Faith, Beth Moore Living Proof Events
Learned to drive with a broken foot
Started Stampin'
Learned to love Pampered Chef (a lot!!)
Turned the big 3-0
Totally Changed my relationship with the Lord
Bought a Wii

And, many other things, I am sure! Can't wait to see what 2010 brings!

one of those days. . .

Have you ever just had one of those days. .. where, it was crazy busy. . . you barely break for lunch, and then boom, get blindsided with more junk to deal with? Well, that was my day. . .I think Satan knows about the 90 days I am embarking on and He is on the war path. . .

Guess what though? My God wins the war! I may have a few battle scars, but in the end, God wins!

So, I will rejoice with that fact tonight!

Bible in 90 Days. . .

I am enjoying a nice afternoon off. My 87 (almost 88) year old grandmother is here. We are enjoying some time together.

I am excited about joining Reading the Bible in 90 Days!



I need this time of fellowship with my Lord and I can't wait to see all he chooses to reveal to me. I am also up for the challenge. . . and look forward to recording my progress.

I plan to do weekly updates on my progress.

Still More from Belize. . .

More Belize Photos. . .