End of the Month

Well, it is getting close to ending the first month of the new year. It has not gone as smoothly as I would have wanted it to but we are going to have bumps in the road while on this jouney called life. It is exciting to me even through some of the tougher times because I am always wondering what God is going to do next. I have felt so blessed with friends and family who are praying for us and looking out for us. I have found a wonderful group of ladies who I go to bible study with and enjoy studying the bible with. They are prayer warriors. I know I can go to them with worries and they will put this in their prayer requests. We can be such an encouragement to one another when we are going through struggles. God is teaching me to depend on Him more and more. He will see us through our good and bad times. I am just so lucky that I have a husband sho loves me and two wonderful children who I love, a house we can afford and food to eat. There are so many people right now who only have half of what I have or less than that. God is good to each of us and rewards us for loving Him and growing in His Word. Again, how blessed I am to have all of these things.

Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
Psalm 105:4

Good News, But Not What I Wanted....

It has been three days since Kaitlyn has had surgery. She went in for diagnostic exploratory lapraoscopy(sp). The doctor reported he was not able to see anything inside of her. Her intestines looked fine. This wonderful news for us but I wanted to the doctor to find the cause of her stomach pains. Not even a little of anything. This was hard for me to except because I wanted her to start off with 2009 as pain free. Kaitlyn was very disappointed. I think that was the hardest thing to have to tell her. I have been down for the last couple of days and on the verge of tears. Again, I know I have said this many times, it is so hard to see her suffering. I do not know the plans God has for her but I know "all things God works for the good aof those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

We all will become stronger in our faith because of this season. I have said this a couple of times to Kaitlyn but am not sure she completely understands. I know it is probably hard for a nine year old to completly grasp this. I just want her know she can always give her problems to God and know he listens. He will make us stronger, whether physically, mentally, spiritually or all three. These past three days I have kept up a continual converstaion with God. He hasn't answered back yet but I know he is listening. This is a very comforting thought. I am trying to be patient and wait upon the Lord. He has the answers and His timing is always right!

I wish everyone a wonderful New Year's with many blessings and happiness.