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My sister got her test results back. The doctors found more cancer. She has an appointment tomorrow morning. Please keep her in your  prayers. Her faith is good. I am so grateful for that, and for having all of you in my corner, and I know in hers.

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Before I say anything else I want to thank every one of you
for your prayers, love, support, and friendship. Without it, the latest trials would have been much heavier- much
more painful. Your cards, letters, emails and prayers reminded me of God's faithfulness; reminded me that
life is good even midst the darkest of our moments. 
  
I discovered many things this past six months, the most precious thing  being how dear I am to the Lord's heart.
He not for one second left me alone. The times I felt alone were due to my own fretting. I had, as we all do from
time-to- time, allowed discouragement
(the sadness of what I was seeing), to sadden me.
But once I turned to the Lord, he filled me up, more with Himself than ever before. Circumstances, in some cases, have not changed, but I have..and those changes have
made me happier than I have ever thought possible.
    
God asks so little- but gives so much, doesn't He? Even though my family's hearts were sad and very troubled,
the Lord honored, as always, what faith we had. My
Johnny has gained nine pounds, is not needing his
oxygen quite as much, is sleeping better, and is
once again full of HOPE. Sometimes we know what God
has in mind for us,  but more often don't; sometimes
we are left in the dark. But my latest trials are something
I needed. God used them to get me alone with Him, to get me to a quiet place , so I could better hear, and understand too, that which He was wanting to tell me.

 Life is short, dear ones, passes by quicker
than a wink, is here -than gone before we realize it.
Because this is so, ought we not to better embrace each moment as it comes, making mental notes of those things that made the moments so terrific; things
like * listening more, maybe better. Things like* seeing people through God's eyes, rather than through our own, remembering that like us, they are just imperfect men
and women, trying to do their best?

It helps too, to remember, while going through major changes, painful changes, challenging changes, that
not all changes are bad. If we take time to really look
for them, we'll find blessings we overlooked, usually because our focus point was upon our sadness, our hurt, our circumstances, rather than upon HE who has the power, and is willing to help us.

For a short time I wished I could dig a hole,
crawl into it and cover myself, hide so well I'd never be found. But what a waste of life that would have been. 
I'd not have grown in my spiritual walk, would not have grown in patience, compassion, nor come to understand the wisdom in praising the Lord for my trials as well as
for my blessings. It does not come easy, but trust me,
it definitely enriches ones life, enables heart and mind
to both walk a straight line - much quicker, much easier.


Say hello to life every morning, my friends. Wake up, grateful for the days  breath of life, for those who love
you, for the beauty around you, for all you've managed to accomplish thus far. Greet the new day reminding yourself that a new day offers a million new opportunities to do things better, new opportunities to become better people: better listeners, givers rather than takers, peacemakers, up lifters of the sorrowful, supporters of those in trouble,
in need of a friend.

*My apologies for so many post alerts.
                            Having a little bit of problem with
                            computer.

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I'm sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. My intentions were to post much earlier than today, but life's interruptions made it too difficult. As well, many things have gone wrong since I last posted. Because they did, our move did not take place. It is a good thing in some ways - a bad thing in others, but life is what it is. In order to  cope with hard things we have to be adaptable.

Our Daily Battles-
Every one of us has something we are strugging with: unemployment, the loss of a child, marital difficulties, health problems, problems with our children, the frustrations that come with getting older, the heaviness of loneliness, or perhaps low self-esteem.
   As difficult as our problem may be, it helps to remember that it isn't the problem that raises our stress level, but our reaction to it. What helps me the most, during my darkest moments, is reminding myself of all the mountains I've climbed - mountains I believed too tall -way beyond my capabilities.
   If today finds you in a dark place, remind yourself of the mountains you have climbed, of how far you have come- of all you have done well. And then count your blessings. There are many, I promise. But sometimes, if we're going through an especially difficult time they're hard to see. It may take us a bit longer to find them.

       

by Michael Angier

    One of the greatest responsibilities we have is to support ourselves and others in living at our highest and best. Whether we’re parents, partners, friends or leaders, it’s incumbent upon us to help others to live as close to their unique potential as we can.

With everything we say and do, we’re influencing, positively or negatively, the people we care about. The ideal is to do this with consideration and intention. Here are ten ways you can help others see and realize the best that’s within them.

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I have such wonderful news.
Our prayers have been answered. Our daughter was unable to raise the full amount the lawyer asked for, but God answered our prayers. The lawyer agreed to not only accept the money she was able to raise, but lowered the total amount  from $50,000, to $15,000. Only God could have brought this about.He is so faithful, always honoring our faith. Thank you so much for praying with us in this matter.
I appreciate every one of you so much.
  
I'm not feeling well so won't be posting for awhile, but had to let you know how faithful God is.
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A little food for thought till I return:

It's much more fun,

and contagious. It isn't always easy to
be happy when we're going through trials,
but remember - trials last longest when
they are our point of focus.

Life rewards good choices,punishes us for bad ones,
so it pays to think before speaking or doing something.

Treat yourself as gently as you treat others:
you'll not only be happier- but healthier.

People are more important than things.

If you've done your best, it's good enough.

Life is short....
Create a beautiful memory today.

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