I hope everyone had a wonderful, joyus Resurrection weekend!  We spent a quiet, peaceful day celebrating Jesus….My guys were resting Sunday, after working a very long, hard, and grueling week…they were putting down ceramic tile and that’s hard work!  They’ve worked quite a few late night hours, and into the weekend. They still aren’t finished…and now my son is getting ready to take a trip, so we are having to prepare for that! – more on this below!  We also enjoyed the classic movie, “The Ten Commandments”, with Charleton Heston….I never tire of that one!  Love the parting of the Red Sea!  Wouldn’t you have loved to have been there when it really happened?  How awesome is our God!! 

I also received a starter for Amish bread, and made some of that this weekend as well.  My sister-in-law had given me a starter quite a few years ago, and it had been passed down through a friend’s family, so it had quite a lengthy history…and, when I didn’t feed it, due to my schedule, I was pretty disheartened when it died!  Well, this last week, when my son was at his friend’s aunt’s house, she had just baked some up, so he told her my story!  She sent a starter home with him for me!  How sweet!!  It is a daily commitment, keeping that alive, but well worth it!  Her recipe is a little different then my first one, but it was still yummy!  

 

I do have a much needed prayer request….my son, Ian, and his friend, Tim, will be flying out Thursday morning, to North Carolina to film the African Missions Children’s Choir.  They will be there 4 days, then from there they will be flying back to California to work on the editing, and some other projects, then finally home around the 24th, or 25th!  He’s super excited about it all…but, well, since this is his first time flying, and being away from home for so long….mom, here, needs some prayer!  I’m a bit nervous, to say the least!  I’ve never flown either, and I have no clue as to what he can, or can’t take on the flight!  We are working at getting everything together for the next 2 days…his flight leaves Thursday morning, so I’m asking for prayer, especially for their safe travels, and good weather….and for ol’ mom here, that I won’t worry so much!!  Yes, I’m human, and yes, I’m a bit concerned about it!  Am I being too, “mom” about all of this?!!  He’s been such a blessing in our lives, and we are sure going to miss him while he’s gone!  I know the LORD will watch over him…I just need to put him in God’s hands, and leave him there!  We call that “put & leave”, right?!!  So, I would really appreciate your thoughts, and prayers on this!  Also, if anyone has any pointers on packing for a double flight like that….or any words of hints, tips, wisdom, comfort, or encouragement, please, I’d so appreciate you sharing them with me! 

~ A STEADFAST FAITH ~
Give me, LORD, a steadfast faith
that stands on Your Word
and trusts in Your goodness,
knowing there is never a moment
when I’m out of Your care.

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Trust ye in the LORD for ever:
for in the LORD JE-HO-VAH is everlasting strength:”

{Isaiah 26:3  KJV}

Well, I’m off to do a bit of shopping with Ian, and catch some dinner together, a mom and son thing!!   It’s so pretty here!  The birds are singing and it’s about 50*…but, they say the rain is a comin’ tomorrow!  I hope you all have a beautiful day, as well! 

Be Blessed In Him!!
~ Deborah