A Time of Testing!~

The last few months have been such a time of testing for my entire family. So many things going on that cannot be posted in respect for others' privacy. But, just waiting for the biopsy on my daughter is trying for the senses. Now my oldest grandson is going thru much the same thing, in that he will be undergoing testing for colon cancer. I keep holding fast to my faith and believing that My God is Able to deliver and to heal. But, there are those moments when I have to really pray my way back to sanity. The mind starts wavering and the spirit feels weak. Whew!~

But, early in the mornings when I pray and read my Bible I can seek and find those quiet moments in his presence. When that happens and I feel his touch I am strengthened and my day is so blessed with peace. I know that everything happens for a reason and we must walk through the valleys and look for his light.

I have had so many demands that I have not a book for weeks now. But, in the meantime I carry my sewing bag with me. I have managed to catch up on some mending and needlework.

BoBo is doing so good and that makes me so happy. Last week-end the little stinker woke-up Sunday morning at 1:00a.m. He went back to sleep at 5:00 a.m. after a good breakfast. I was exhausted all day and took him home late that afternoon and fell into bed very early. This old lady is not as spry as needed to keep up with him when he is in dynamo gear. lol

I so hope he gets a good nights sleep tonite so we don't have to miss church tomorrow morning. I was so punchy last Sunday I wasn't too pumped about even driving down the street to take him home.

My oldest sister is finally feeling some better. She's had some kind of chest congestion for three months. She finally went to a different doctor and the meds he prescribed are helping. I am thankful she did get a new doctor. She has been so sick.

Dogs have been a big problem for months at the farm and so many calves and cows have been chased and chewed just for doggy sport. My brother-in-law, his best friend, and hubby have finally solved the problem for the moment I think. You don't wanna know what they did and finally did to deal with the dogs. I would like to get my hands on the idiots who dump their dogs and the neighbors who think they should let the dogs run free. duh!~ morons!~

Week before last the old store where Paul lives got burgled three days in a row. So hunny and the crew, did a lot of looking in the surrounding area for a truck caught on camera. Some one was going out back and carrying off anything they could find to sell for scrap and aluminum. But, third night my b-i-l was driving by just after dark, and saw a truck and pulled in and caught them. The driver of the truck got away with all the stolen goods, but, two teenagers he had with him were not so lucky. They both had the opportunity to visit with county law enforcement. LOL We may never get hunny's old tractor motor back, but at least the boys now know they are being watched. The law was very interested in this because several homes have been burgled just down the road in recent days.

I do not know how this will all turn out, only time will tell.

I am content in the knowledge that MY God is still on his throne. With this country in a tizzy over health care and other issues, I just keep turning all things over to his care. "Yea, tho I walk... for thou art with me."

Desires of the Heart!~ and my Vision!~

I wish I were strong as a horse. I was very strong and healthy in my youth. I wish I had a billion dollars. I could do so many things like help with the new church, and help my kids, or, drill water wells in areas of the world where it is so desperately needed. I wish for a lot of things.

BUT, the desires of my heart, are far simpler and far removed from those things I just mention.

In Psalms the Bible says:
Psalm 37:4
"4. Delight thyself also in the Lord, and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."

And in the Book of Habakuk:
Habakuk 2:2,3,4
"2. And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.
3. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
4. Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith."

I do delight myself in the Lord. My greatest peace and joy comes when I am reading my Bible or during prayers or worship service at church. He knows the desires of my heart. I am working on a constant walk in faith, and now, the belief that he will give me the desires of my heart.

I have heard a couple sermons over time about the Habakuk verses and writing down our vision. So, taking these two segments of scripture. I am writing my vision down.

The desires of my heart are that my husband, my son, my daughter, my grandchildren, my great grandson and the extended families of my son and daughter all get in church. My Vision is for each and every one of them to find spiritual guidance, grace and redemption. My vision includes their repentance, and their receiving the Holy Ghost and Baptism of cleansing, renewal and regeneration. My vision is now written. I pray it is received.

Having read Matthew chapter 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21, many times over the years, I believe that the end is so near. I just pray that my precious loved ones are ready for His coming.

My week is fast dwindling away. Whew!~

The Tax man cometh~
I have spent several hours this fine Wednesday getting farm tax receipts in order and recording activities booklet to a ledger. I try and have it all organized and separated so the tax person can identify each line item easily. Whew!` By doing this I save a couple hundred dollars on the cost of tax preparation. We lose so much money on the farming, and his full time job seems to support the farm efforts. I have found it helps to be as organized as possible. So, things are looking good for next week. Or, at least I think so. LOL Farming is not a big profitable operation unless you are Braums or one of the big chains. But it is a family thing passed down and he loves it. I do too for that matter.

Wasted day~
I spent all day Tuesday at the doctors office with my oldest grandson. He hurt his had at work on Monday and they wanted to make sure nothing was crushed or broken. It was swollen and bruised but it is fine. I had time to read my Bible and do some needlework. I hate all that sitting as the back-end of this south bound mule aches from the lack of activity. I did not accomplish anything useful in my day. By the time I got home I had just enough time to vacuum and straighten up a bit. I was exhausted from being gone all day.

Poor sweet baby~
Early Monday morning I got text from one of my scripture children, that she needed prayer for her grandbaby. Little Ryliegh was born Sunday and was immediately transferred to Tulsa hospital as she could not breathe on her own. I checked w gram last night and she is still the same. I do believe my God is Able to heal little baby girl. I forwarded prayer requests to my Prayer Warriors from church.

Poor sister~
Tuesday morning early after I send the scripture text, I got another prayer request from the same young woman requesting prayer for her sister-in-law. Tamena was having surgery for a condition I did not even recognize called Castlemens(?) and needed prayer. FW prayer requests to Prayer Warriors. My God is Able!~

Retreat!~
My granddaughter is all excited about a church retreat during Spring Break. Isn't that awesome!~ I am so thankful that this 14 year old is doing something positive with her free days. OH how thankful I am!~

Our Great Get-away!~
Huney and I are thinking about taking an overnighter to Ft. Gibson during break and just having quiet time. At Seqouyah State Park and Marina the cabins are so cozy and the area is so peaceful. I hope I can get him to break from his intense work ethic to take a breather. I need it too. LOL It would be great to go up to Eureka Springs, but, if we did that, the entire brood would be in revolt that we did not get a big cabin or cabins for all of us. WE did that one time and it was fun and memorable, and very hectic and somewhat demanding. Grandkids like to be on the move all the time. Whew!~ We like quiet drives and scenic byways. LOL They like the entertaining things. We like a meal out and lots of snacks at the cabin or in the ice chest on the road. They are into family gathering style restaurant reviews. LOL

Eureka Springs, Arkansas~
One of my favorite places on Gods good earth. I hope we can get back up there soon. It has been several years now since we made the trip. How I love to go on Thanksgiving week-end when the Christmas decorations are all up and lit. But Spring, Fall, or Winter in that little haven can be so awesome. Lake Leatherwood cabins...oh Yeah!` Nothing so beautiful as fog over the lake early in the morning. Brings thoughts of peace and quiet just remembering. Cabins are a bit rustic, but who needs television or telephones on a "restation". In fact who really needs 'em anytime. Just products of a demanding and crazy lifestyle, right?

enuf drivel...

Book of Remembrances! Norma!~

Norma had surgery on her back over three weeks ago. She had four discs that needed repair work done. She was told that there was a 50/50 chance she might never walk again after the surgery but it had to be done. After the surgery she was doing well and was sent home in just a couple of days. (She is my daughters Mother-In-Law.)

A few days later she started running a temp so the medical professionals were called. They were told a fever could mean her body was trying to fight off possible infection. A couple more days passed and the fever was 103 and she was getting sicker. A friend of the family, who is a Nurse, said she needed to go to ER.

A week ago on Sunday morning she ended up in ER not knowing who she was or where she was at. She was admitted into ICU in critical condition. My daughter called and requested prayer, so I texted a prayer request to the Prayer warriors from church. The following day, on Monday morning, they did emergency surgery to try and clean out some of the infection.

After this surgery the surgeon who did the first surgery came out and told the family that he had nicked her spinal cord during the first surgery. Spinal fluids had been leaking into her lower back the entire time she was supposed to be recovering at home. Tests were run. For the first few days she did not respond and slept constantly without sedation. When they managed to rouse her, she responded with incoherent words or with random confused statements.

From Sunday throughout the week she was on the Prayer list with our church family. Our church family will pray and pray and use the power of prayer to seek his grace and mercy.

This Saturday, February 27th, she was coherent, was out of bed and took a short walk. She will probably be released today or tomorrow. My God is Able!~ Praise the Lord, for his mercy endureth forever!~