A Different Road by Kathy Troccoli

This song has really spoken to my heart this week.

I've traveled long
I've traveled hard
And stumbled many times along the way
I've bruised my knees a lot
And turned my back on God
And seen His mercy

I've been quick to judge
And slow to learn
So many times I've gotten in the way
I think I know so much
I've questioned God enough
But still He loves me

So now I'll walk a different road
I want to see Him there before I even go
I've run ahead and gone too slow
I've got to be still now
Wait upon His will now
This time,
Its gonna be His time

Don't want to live without
The peace that comes to me
When I am by His side
I've known the freedom there
Can't find it anywhere
But in Christ Jesus

I believe He's got a plan
Everything in His time
I may not always understand
Everything in His time
Everything in His time

by K. Troccoli, B. Sudano, N. DiGesare

The Bible in a Year

I found a Bible reading plan that I'm really excited about. http://www.bible-reading.com/bible-plan.pdf

New Job

I am enjoying my new job with Transystems, LLC. It is a family owned trucking company who's primary business is hauling sugar beets fall through spring. I'm working as the assistant to the VP of Safety and Claims. I also have a killer sore throat and headache at the moment so I'll have to post more later...in the meantime here are some pics of the building and my workspace.

Miracles Do Happen

Last night it rained. When I woke up, the clock was flashing due to the power outage, the deck was still wet...and...my sunroof was open! My heart sank as I went out to the car. I opened the door and there was not a drop of rain in my car! My purse sat open, right under the sunroof, checks I needed to deposit without a single wet spot!

Thank you, God. Your love amazes me. I have a mental image of God's hand resting over the opening or an angels perched on top with an umbrella.

God is SO GOOD!

Tired but Hanging in There

Jean was moved to Benefis West this afternoon. She's now in room 463. The phone number is 406-455-2463. She's making good progress though it's hard for her to see.

We're all hanging in there but we're very tired.

Waiting

My heart, clearly expressed by Nancie Carmichael in The Comforting Presence of God

"Waiting teaches trust. When we wait our eyes are on the Lord. Not our problem, not our need - but on the Lord. When we wait for Him, we don't wait alone; He is there, even though He may be silent. 'Waiting' means to not be in control...but rather to know that He is. It's a time to remember this: God has never failed us; He won't fail us now.

Thank You, Lord, for showing us the importance of waiting on You. Remind us that 'waiting' means to simply abide in Your presence with an open and submissive spirit, knowing You are at work. We wait with expectancy and with faith, knowing that all of Your ways are good."

Grandma Jean

Sunday evening, Jean went out to smoke and on her way back in, decided to right a chair that had been blown over in the wind. This took her off the sidewalk and into the damp grass. One moment she was up the next she was flat on her back. Chris saw her go off the path and immediately went outside but it was too late.

Chris called me and advised her to call 911 and I would be right there. I pulled in just behind the ambulance. They brought her to the hospital just 5 minutes away from our house. Things were complicated by the fact that she has morbid reactions to morphine, codeine and all opium derivatives. They were finally able to give her Demerol (sp).

She had snapped the ball of her hip right off and it slid down while the femur slid up, shortening her leg and would require a hip replacement. The orthopedic surgeon was to be in first thing Monday morning.

We had a rough night and so we decided to try some Darvocet and an anti-anxiety medication, Adavan. The next complication being that she only weighs 80 lbs. So far they've simply give her a 1/4 dose and she does well.

Surgery was finally completed Monday @ 4:00 after I shook some cages and learned that no one had contacted the orthopedic surgeon yet. Each thought the other had made the call.

She came through surgery with flying colors. Dave got back from the cattle auction at 5:00 and stayed with Jean last night.

Since we're so close to the hospital, Chris has been staying at our place and Mike's doing a great job manning (hee hee) the home front.

I'll keep you posted.

Debbie