2009

What a year we've had! All I can say is God is real, He is active and He is living in and among us! I am so grateful for the loving women and men who have reached out to our family in our time of need through prayer, financial, physical and mental/emotional needs. I've always loved the book of Acts and especially chapter 2 verses 42-47:
"And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved."

Many of your homes have become our temple this year. Many of you clothed us, fed us, thought for us when we couldn't think for ourselves. And though our lives were filled with such turmoil, we received your generous gifts with glad hearts. I can not tell you enough how much you are loved! I can not tell you enough what God has done through you and your devotion to Him! I can never repay the countless hours of counsel and your simple presence by my side. And I am honored to have such amazing people in my life!!!

If you are reading this blog, you have touched our lives in ways you probably will never know this side of heaven. But know this, your prayers are being answered daily! Our God promised us that He would hear our prayers and would act on our behalf and He has! I am changed forever eternally because of the love you have lavished upon me and my family. Thank you!

So now, let me pray over you as you have done so much for me: "My Lord and my God, I am ever grateful for your loving mercy, grace and compassion. I thank you for your watch-care and peace in the midst of life's turmoil. Lord, You alone deserve our praise and I extend my hands to you in worship and adoration for you are Holy! Dear Lord, You know each and every person for whom this prayer is written. You have placed them in my life for a specific purpose and I thank you for them. Please, Lord, let this new year, 2010, be a Life changing event for them. Be as real to them as You have been to me this past year. While I ask that you keep them from unnecessary pain and stress, I ask that you do whatever needed to help them see Your face. May they find You in places they didn't know existed and may Your Word be as real to them as You have spoken it to me. I thank you, Lord, for your active Word in my life and the lives of those around me! Speak, Lord, and make us hear Your voice, and Yours alone. Keep us from the evil one and all the lies he throws our way. Help us to live above this world and in Your presence each moment of every day! Oh how I love You!"

Happy 2010! I love you dearly!!!!!!