Long time no post

Hi Everyone,

Sorry I've been absent so long. I'm doing really well and am trying to get back in the groove as much as possible. Today I began week 5 of radiation and I am feeling slightly sunburned but not too bad and the technician says I'm doing better than most at this stage. Keep praying I still have 13 more sessions in the "tanning bed"...

I'm so excited that I have a new Grandniece, Lilliana Clare born July 30, she is so beautiful and she has lots of very blond hair. Congratulations Ben and Nicole... good work! The sweater is for when she grows a bit and when the weather gets cooler. Hope she likes it.

I'm also busy getting ready for the 3rd annual women's retreat at our church. The theme this year is "God is in Control", pretty appropriate for me right about now. It is so exciting and amazing watching God's hand put all the pieces together as the retreat starts to take form. I was sort of concerned about being able to get it all done this year with my focus and stamina a bit inhibited... then I remembered I never do it... God does! All I have to do is listen and then follow His instructions and it will be wonderful.

The Power of Perspective

For most of us, life is busy and complicated. Amid the rush and crush of the daily grind, it's easy to lose perspective. But we must not let that happen. When our world seems to be spinning out of control, we must seek to regain a proper perspective by slowing down and turning our thoughts and prayers toward God.

Each morning, as we awaken to a new day - and to a new set of challenges - the pressures of everyday life can overtake our thoughts and our hearts if we let them. That's why we should consult the Creator early and often. When we do, He will touch our hearts, He will calm our fears, He will lift our spirits, and He will help us keep our challenges in perspective.

Would you like a daily dose of proper perspective? Then ask God. He will answer and help you to walk in His truth.

Teach me Your way, O Lord, I will walk in Your truth. Ps. 86:11
P.S. This verse just happens to be the theme for our Vacation Bible School taking place this week.