What a week we have had, or should I say what a month we have had! Surgery for Wayne, Working endlessly, company (for which I am sooo thankful)Work, Dr. Appts. Did I say work?
Work, work, work!!
I am so thankful for all that have prayed for me. Such things going on that if God wasn't here, I am not sure I could have made it!
Dear Friends that have encountered disasters in their lives. I want to fix everything, do everything, and be everywhere! Not sure what to do first!
My dear daughter and son in law have been such a blessing to us. We will be leaving for Guatemala the day after christmas for another 6 months! We are really looking forward to it, as God always moves! It is tiring in some ways, but we are blessed. As most know, we spent 6 months last year, came home, went to work, and then surgery for Wayne etc. Workers at the CC have left for school and there are only 2 of us working most of the time.
Anyway, back to my daughter and son in love, they decided that we needed a vacation! I received an email from my daughter with ticket information for a trip to Italy! We will be there for just 3 days short of one month! I can hardly wait to see her. She is like one of my best friends. It has been a long haul, but our relationship is restored, and I just have the best time spending time with her. She loves to knit, do crafts, and buys her mother wonderful things. She has bought something wonderful for her dad, but shhhhhh..... it is a suprise!
God is so good. He has brought restoration, given me my hearts desire for missions, and a wonderful husband to boot!
Wow, what more could I ask for. He has also given me a wonderful prayer partner and friend. Sue sticks closer than a sister! I can tell her everything and she still loves me in spite of myself.
Beth has always had a listening ear, and provides places for us to stay when we need to be in the area. Not only that, but she loves to do the things that I love....... Crafting, quilts, knitting, puzzels, and most of all laugh!!! What a blessing!
Guatemala is on my mind, and I think of all of the women that God brought into our lives while there last time. They grew up with such a burden for the Lord and direction for their lives. Each one receiving a special call for the Lord, either in other countries, or our own country. (Which by the way, has a tremendous calling!) I often wonder where they are at, and how they are doing, I have entrusted them to the Lord, knowing that in His time, all things work together for the Good!
Looking forward to what the Lord has in store for us this year. Who will he bring to the school? What will they accomplish. I learned so much from the last group, too bad I didn't know all of this when I raised my own children. One of the hardest things for me to do was to realize that I wasn't their mom, because I loved them so much. But they needed someone to just be there and hear what they had in mind. But praise God, I think I have learned That we are all individuals, and we all have special needs, cares and experiences!
Well, for now, I will finish up, but one more thing, Just 27 more days, and I get to see my family in Italy, play with the grandkids, and see the sites! Yea.............................