3-6-16 FAITH - (Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. .Hebrews 11:1) The substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen. Something as simple as preparing for the next day, hoped for but not seen. I recognize, that I live in that hope daily. I also live in the hope that someone will daily be inspired to see what the Lord is doing in my life, how He is keeping me. I give Him ALL of the praise, glory  and honor. TYL

3-7-16 (But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19)  It is days like today that His supplying all of my needs means more than just material things. I have struggled today to do the things that I felt needed to be done at work and at home. With the weather changing and the increase of allergens in the air, I’m not sure if it is part of my uneasiness. I feel itchy and it has been difficult at times to breath. But, He has provided for me all day today and I TYL. Tomorrow will be a better day. It is what I look forward to with HIS help.

3-8-16

Flashback: When my parents would punish us they would say “This is hurting me

as much or more than it is hurting you”. I couldn’t understand that then,

but I found myself feeling the say way when having to punish my boys.

I took no joy in it but knew it was for their own good. Hopefully it would

keep them from major mistakes in their lives. When they would hurt, it

would hurt me. Sometimes I would cry when they couldn’t see me.

On this journey, TYL for carrying me. When I think of mistakes I have made in life I have asked for His forgiveness. (If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14) When I feel the pains of this situation, I ask for His strength. Yes, I continue to ask for complete healing, but I ask mostly that I walk in His will for whatever the purpose and for Him to give me strength.

3-12-16 Today after getting Chris ready and taking him to my mother’s. I worked from 9 - 12:30, came home, changed clothes, took Mom, Pop and Chris to the hotel where my Sister and her family were staying for the weekend. After watching them swim we stopped at the store and got food for dinner. God blessed me to come home, make dinner and enjoy time with my family. TYL. There were 18 for dinner. When the thought of how I should be acting or living crosses my mind, I am reminded (Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Psalm 100:3)  I love and trust Him for that reminder.

3-25-16 Another treatment day. I had a staff member off so I was up about 4:30 a.m. so I would have plenty of time to get Chris and myself ready . I had to be at work at 7:00 a.m. As I was thanking the Lord for His help and giving me the strength, as always I asked Him to allow me to witness to someone today, be an encouragement, for His glory to shine.

I left for work, Chris’ brother was home to put him on the bus. TYL for my other sons who, although they have their own lives, are willing to help when they can.

The morning at work was hectic and before I knew it the time had come for me to leave. I knew what I had in mind for the rest of my day and didn’t know where witnessing would happen.

I stopped and picked up Chris from work, so I wouldn’t have to get back out late. I had to have a paper filled out by the doctor for Chris, so I dropped that off. I wanted to get a few more things for the grandchildren for Easter, so I stopped at the Dollar Store. It as there, as I was finishing my shopping a lady came from behind and said “Do you know God loves you?”. It was how she said it that caused me to turn and look at her. It was with an intimate deep breath of love. There wasn’t anything special about her appearance or what she was holding. Then she said it again, “Do you know God loves you?”. I told her I know He does and He is with me all of the time and even on this journey, I believe, He has me on. As we talked I told her about the doctors’ report from 2014 and Chris’ situation. She told me how she understood because “the work I do for the Lord keeps me bad situations, but it is good to know that “...He will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” (Hebrews 13:5) . I told her, yes I have taken great comfort in that for so many years. She then said, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) . He is with you and your son. She noticed I had several items, including baby bibs, I told her I had twins baby granddaughters, another reason I had told the doctors “I didn’t have time to be sick and definitely not die”. You will continue to live, “...be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” (Ephesians 6:10) . “Was there anything you were looking for?” I told her, “Potato chips”. We found them, shook hands and I turned to go check out. I looked back to thank her for her encouraging words and didn’t see her anywhere. I looked up a few isles, but she was gone. After I left the store I sat in the car waiting for her to come out for about 5 more minutes. Then I was reminded of Maria from 1977, who prayed with my mom and I for a week before my breast biopsy. Maria we concluded was an angel, because she was not on the regular staffing list nor were there any temporary staffing hired during that week. Other than her hair being shorter, this lady kind of reminded me of her. So I told Chris the story about the lady I just spoke to and my experience years ago, even he had to smile. TYL for your continued favor and reminders of your love.

3-27-16 Easter Sunday. It is rainy, sleety, and even snowing, but Chris and I will attend church. As I read and reflect on all the Lord went through so we could have a chance at life, peace and HEALING, if we want and ask for it, I am inspired to continue seek and serve Him. (Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 1 Peter 2:24) The notes and verses that He has inspired me to write have been an inspiration and encouragement to me to keep trusting in the Lord. (Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Matthew 7:7-8)

Ask is very important in whatever we are

Seeking to find. Then we have to put forth the effort to

Knock, take some action and make some noise

It was a blessed day. I had a lot of stomach pain, but TYL you blessed me to prepare my part of the dinner and enjoy the day.