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Okay…Bruce began
editing my final paper a couple of days ago. After what we considered the final
edit last night he brought to my attention that I had written the paper in the
wrong font size. Instead of having a 16-17 page paper I only had a 13 page
paper. After visiting with Mandy and the girls today I came home and added some
more to the paper. I am so glad that
Bruce caught my error. Brite requires Times New Roman 12 pt. font.
Tatum is doing well
and her counts are good. I delivered a pretty ladybug pillow case made by a
group of ladies from Rush Creek who make pillow cases for the children at
Cook’s Children’s Hospital.
Mandy took the most
wonderful pictures of Travis and Sarah’s rehearsal dinner and prepared a CD for
us and Travis and Sarah. The pictures are wonderful! Mandy is not a professional photographer, but
she takes really good pictures and did an awesome job for us. We are so
grateful for her time, talents and willingness to be a part of this special
event in our lives.
Prayer alert: we are giving thanks that the travelers made
it safely to Biloxi where they will stay the night and reach Destin tomorrow.
Please continue to keep them in your prayers.
Prayer: God who
defeats Satan in our lives, I am grateful to the bottom of my soul that You do
battle with Satan in our place and win!
You are a powerful God who has compassion and allows us to take refuge
in times of trouble. You care for those who trust in You and You love us enough
to not let us wallow in self-pity when You are ready to pick us up and stand
prepared to do battle for us. Forgive me, Lord, for my self-pity, rescue me
from the depths of despair. Even though our situation has not changed, I have
changed because You are a good and loving God and the Light of my life, a place
where there is no darkness tonight. Lord, in Your mercy, hear this prayer.
Amen.
“The LORD is good, a refuge in times
of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”
Nahum 1: 7
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in
you.”
Psalm 56: 3
Today, I got sick
and tired of being sick and tired. I was tired of feeling broken so I had a “come
to Jesus” meeting during my morning devotion time. It reminded me of the time I
stood Satan down at MD Anderson outside Casey’s room. That day I saw Satan fall
like lightening and today I experienced that again. Satan knows exactly where
to hit me. Satan attacks me though my family. God has granted me refuge in Him
especially during times of trouble.
When we are hurting
God yearns to shelter us in His powerful loving Presence. When we turn to God
during difficult times we find God faithful. I could not receive God’s help
because my self-pity was blocking my trust in God. I must always remember that
God is always with me reminding me to trust in Him. The situation that was causing me so much
emotional pain has not been resolved, but I know that God is working on this
and will work things out in His time and His time is always perfect.
Take joy in the journey remembering that
hope does not disappoint. Wear comfortable shoes, give thanks with a heart filled
with gratitude, let us cast our cares upon the Lord and get some sleep. God is
up all night anyway so there is no reason for all of us to be awake. Love you
all, Bruce and Gaylene.
I am not moved by what I see. I am not
moved by what I feel. I am only moved by what I believe and I believe God.
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