Inspirations

 As I think about the things for which I am Thankful.  I want to say, "Thank you, God, for the family that God has blessed me with.    God blessed me with a husband that fills in the gaps in my personality.   I can not imagine my life without him.  So glad you blessed me with him, God. God also blessed me with amazing children each with unique personalities and likes and loves, but I could not imagine my life without them. God has also blessed me with some sisters in Christ.   You have taught me many things, over the years. We encourage each other in our faith.   Share coffee and dreams disappointments and struggles.  But often, we just love each other. You are the friends I needed but was afraid to ask for. There are so many others, my church family. What would I do without you? You loved me first. And friends that though separated by miles are near to my heart. I love you all and I thank God for all of you.

It's Veterans Day. A day of  the year set aside to honor those who have, over the years, fought in many wars. Some, paying the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Why would they pay such a high price? I am convinced that they would rather die than be in bondage. They believed that freedom was worth any price they would have to pay. They knew there  was the possibility that they might die, but it was a risk they were willing to take. These are the men and women that God entrusts  with the job of protecting our country; many go unnoticed.  They get no fancy memorials They go home to families and loved ones; they get jobs  and try to live a "normal" life just like  anyone  else.  But they're not just anyone, they are heroes. They get no applause or recognition for what they did under conditions that would break most of us; myself included. They have a stren...

Family Camp is over.     To say it was miraculous would be an understatement!  It amazed me how God worked out details that  I could not have done even if I had wanted to try.  It was perfect!  The seeds for this miracle were planted started a year earlier.  I was excited to be on my way to camp,  driving along and jamming to the beat of some  “Christian” music when the thought popped into my head,  “our cabin is so big for the three of us (Ryan and Abby, and I).    So, I asked what seemed for me to be the most logical question,  “What do you want me to do, Lord?”  No sooner had I asked the question than God said,  “Invite your other two children.”  I honestly was not sure how that would work.  One daughter lives in Georgia,  and the other is married and has a job,  so it was a longshot for either of th...