When you are tired and discouraged from fruitless efforts…
God knows how hard you have tried.
When you’ve cried so long and your heart is in anguish…
God has counted your tears.
If you feel that your life is on hold and time has passed you by…
God is waiting with you.
When you’re lonely and your friends are too busy even for a phone call…
God is by your side.
When you think you’ve tried everything and don’t know where to turn…
God has a solution.
When nothing makes sense and you are confused or frustrated…
God has the answer.
If suddenly your outlook is brighter and you find traces of hope…
God has whispered to you.
When things are going well and you have much to be thankful for…
God has blessed you.
When something joyful happens and you are filled with awe…
God has smiled upon you.
When you have a purpose to fulfill and a dream to follow…
God has opened your eyes and called you by name.
Remember that wherever you are or whatever you are facing…
GOD KNOWS!! 
It will be one week tomorrow since I last updated, and I really miss visiting you all so much!
I hope you’ve had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day, and weekend!
I will be updating on all of the happenings with Ian very soon!
I just wanted to let you all know that I am still here,
and also to let you know that you have been in my heart & thoughts before any more time slips by!
Our days have been so full, things are changing, and so much is happening so quickly!
Friday is going to be here way too soon, and we’ll be seeing Ian off to California again!
We also have some news to share that may be happening with our family soon …
we’re still not quite sure about it yet, but by the end of the week we should know more!
We do know that Ian’s friend, Tim, will be coming home in January to stay,
but Ian has shared with us that he feels it just isn’t time for him, right now, to come home,
so he will be staying out in California longer than originally planned …
now, that was just a bit hard for mom here to adjust to,
{so, your prayers would be greatly appreciated!}
On his first night here, he shared his heart with me, and feels the Lord still has work for him to do …
he wants to learn more in the field as well … and also, before he does come home,
it’s very important to him that we take a trip out west for a visit,
so we can meet everyone, and to see all that he has been doing!
He wants to show us the sites, too! He mentioned taking us to Big Sur!
Now, I’ve not been much of a travelin’ lady, so we’re trying to decide which mode of transportation to take,
and we’re looking for the cheapest way! {remember, flying would be very hard for me}.
If anyone has any thoughts or suggestions, please do share!
So, as I’ve said, things are changing, and happening quickly … it’s not been easy,
but I know that God has it all in control … I just need to ’let go and let God’ …
you know, get my paws off of things, and let Him work His perfect plan!!
Well, I’ll share more with you soon!
Right now, I need to get a little shut eye ~ {we just came from a 3 day craft show this weekend!!}
… and then I’ve got to get to those extra loads of laundry,
and to straighten those little messes now that he is home … but I don’t mind any of it one little bit!
I’m also going to make a big pot of chicken & noodles … per Ian’s request!!
In the meantime, you all have a wonderful Monday,
and I’ll get around to as many of you as I can this week …
plus, I do need to make some changes here on my site …
as in raking leaves, and hanging some holly, or something! Be blessed!!
Hugs,
~ Deborah <><
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