Busy Day!

It is only 11:00 am and it has been a wonderful morning.

I was able to talk to my friend Margie for a little while this morning, and she is always like a breath of fresh air. She is not only my dear, sweet friend, but she has also been my faithful prayer partner for almost 30 years. After dropping Trent off at work, I went to visit Diane (a member of our former Wonderfully Made ministry) in the nursing home. This was not easy for me as it brings back memories of visiting my mother in a nursing home. Diane, as you might remember, was in bad shape a few months ago, and the doctors had thought that Diane wouldn't live. But as always, our plans and ideas are certainly not God's. Diane is doing very well. Hopefully it won't be too long before she is discharged to go home. What a testimony of God's love and grace she is!

Today I am not babysitting Matthew because school is closed and so his Mom, Phyllis, is home. I am using this day as a catch-up day. Trent will be home shortly from work and he and I have a lunch date. We try to do this every once in a while. He is such a big help around the house--even with Matthew. He will watch him for a few minutes here and there while I do some things. He faithfully takes out the garbage and does the laundry. Our lives are so busy that I like to take this time just to give him some individual attention. He loves going out for lunch. He also needs some clothes and other things, so we will go shopping--which he hates. Believe it or not, I don't like shopping. I like to get to the store, find what I need, and get home again. But, I do LOVE bargains, and there are plenty of them to be had this year.

God is really working in our lives and the ministry to which He has called us. We have received some encouraging letters from people this past week who were at the workshop we attended a week ago. I am grateful to those who take the time to encourage others. This in itself is a ministry.

I am so excited about what God has for us in the future. We have an awesome God and it is wonderful to serve Him!!