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Needless to say, it was rough on our schedule, but we continued to trust in God. We prayed and ask God, "Now what?" We felt God lay on our hearts to "GO and FIND hurting and discouraged people (this is not hard to do) and minister hope and encouragement to them." It happened! It has truly been an exciting time of just being at the right place at the right time with God's chosen people.
One of these days you'll explode and shout to all the kids, "Why don't you just grow up and act your age!" And they will...
In marriage relationships, it is much too easy to pile up garbage of hard feelings over petty things that cause stress, resentment and broken bridges. Under the pressure, we are tempted to spew out words that wound, accusations or ghosts of past mistakes.
Excercises we'd be better off without...Jumping on the bandwagon, Wading through paperwork, Running around in circles.
So what's your plan? Do you name your dollars before the month begins? Or do you wait around and survey the damage later on?
With the onset of the New Year and all its immediate demands that require change, I find Malachi 3:6 very comforting.
"I am the Lord, I change not."
"I am the Lord, I change not."
We are on Day 13 since Larry's surgery. We thank God these thirteen days are behind us. We have walked miles of emotions, concerns, tensions, smiles, questions and at times, near tears.
Greetings from Apple Valley, MN. First of all, I want to thank all of you for all of your phone calls, texts, Facebook posts and most of all, your prayers for Larry. It has been such a support and blessing to us.
Monday, we left the hotel that was near the hospital and have moved over to our daughter, LaDawn's, home where we will stay for the next 8-10 days as the Dr. suggested we stay somewhat close until Larry gets his stitches out. Just the ride across town was, in itself, an adventure as so many roads are under construction....the vibration shook him around quite a bit causing pain to flare. I think the hardest part of this recovery will be to keep Larry patient and not doing what he's been used to doing for 68 years---at least until we are down the road a few months.
Monday, we left the hotel that was near the hospital and have moved over to our daughter, LaDawn's, home where we will stay for the next 8-10 days as the Dr. suggested we stay somewhat close until Larry gets his stitches out. Just the ride across town was, in itself, an adventure as so many roads are under construction....the vibration shook him around quite a bit causing pain to flare. I think the hardest part of this recovery will be to keep Larry patient and not doing what he's been used to doing for 68 years---at least until we are down the road a few months.
Happy July to you!
I cannot believe July just arrived and it is already the 6th of the month. We hope you enjoyed the long weekend of celebrations, fireworks, family get-togethers and endless eating...yes! Yummy!
We were home in Sisseton and felt privileged to spend a few hours with some of Larry's family. On the evening of the 4th, we were able to spend time with several of my brothers and families as well. Needless to say, we ate a lot; we told a lot of stories (which many of my siblings added extra stories to them); we shared much laughter. It was so special for my mom to look around and have 8 out of her 11 children surrounding her. We ended the fun-filled evening joining hands and praying for and with each other. That's what families do...what they are all about.
I cannot believe July just arrived and it is already the 6th of the month. We hope you enjoyed the long weekend of celebrations, fireworks, family get-togethers and endless eating...yes! Yummy!
We were home in Sisseton and felt privileged to spend a few hours with some of Larry's family. On the evening of the 4th, we were able to spend time with several of my brothers and families as well. Needless to say, we ate a lot; we told a lot of stories (which many of my siblings added extra stories to them); we shared much laughter. It was so special for my mom to look around and have 8 out of her 11 children surrounding her. We ended the fun-filled evening joining hands and praying for and with each other. That's what families do...what they are all about.
Have you ever been driving down the street oblivious to what might be coming down the road and before you knew it, you hit a speed bump that jars you? You realize that you have been forced to slow down or you are going to tear your car up. Well...I guess that is the best introduction I can give to what I am about to say.
Larry and I have been sailing down the road of ministry and God has been so gracious to allow us the privilege of representing Him in services, rallies and events sharing the simple Gospel message. In the last few months, hundreds have responded to the altar calls. It has been thrilling!
In the middle of all of this, I noticed Larry begin to physically walk slower and then he began to complain of weakness in his legs as well as struggling with balance to the point of tripping easily. He was experiencing extreme muscle spasms followed by muscle loss. It was apparent his motor skills were definitely being affected.
Larry and I have been sailing down the road of ministry and God has been so gracious to allow us the privilege of representing Him in services, rallies and events sharing the simple Gospel message. In the last few months, hundreds have responded to the altar calls. It has been thrilling!
In the middle of all of this, I noticed Larry begin to physically walk slower and then he began to complain of weakness in his legs as well as struggling with balance to the point of tripping easily. He was experiencing extreme muscle spasms followed by muscle loss. It was apparent his motor skills were definitely being affected.