I am involved in a Ladies Bible Study at Faith Community Church. We are studying Beth Moore's Stepping Up, The Psalms of Ascent. It is truly powerful and I am learning more about myself with each lesson. Last week was a Psalms that has stuck with me. I have heard it many times before, but am just now beginning to understand it.
I lift my eyes up to the hills- where does my help come from?

What a long time since the last post. Several great news briefs. I finished writing the drama for our Church and we will present it on Dec. 12th at 7 pm- Faith Community Church in Waynesville. "Jesus In Blue Jeans." Yes it is a nontraditional drama that is set in today's times. I have had an outpouring of support and this is awesome!
My brother has now been sober for 9 months~Glory to the King of Kings! Only He could have gotten him through all this.
Gratitude to all who are in my life and who make my life a better one. May all have a Happy Thanksgiving, and remember your blessings in life. We are a blessed people. What a privilege to have the freedom we have in our country.

Summer goes by so quickly. As a child, I remember waiting for the days of Summer to come so I could enjoy the warm weather and swim. I love the water, although have never been into water sports except paddling around in the calm waters or being at the beach with calm waters.

Next May will be a beach trip to Mexico as my daughter will marry her sweetheart of 5 years. They will be married on the beach and I am so excited for them as they begin their married life together. I was honored to be asked to witness the proposal on the Parkway in the Blue Ridge Mtns. in May.

I praise God for my family everyday. They are healthy, loving and care about others. Soon, I will have a new member to be thankful for- my future son-in-law. I am blessed beyond measure.

My brother has now received his 90 day chip. He is employed and doing great. I am so proud of him. I have a new great niece born May 6, 2009. This is little Madi's sister. The year anniversary of Madi's death was May 17th. My daughter will visit this weekend who also has a birthday on the same day as my brother's. I was able to go to the Women of Joy Conference in Charleston this past weekend with 7 beautiful ladies. I saw my favorite band, " Casting Crowns." God is so good to me.
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2: 6, 7
did you read the part of OVERFLOWING WITH THANKFULNESS?

My brother has received his 60 day chip. If any of you are familiar with AA, you know what this means. I visited him Saturday in his new half way home which he shares with about 15 other men. He looked so good and his color was great. He has gained some weight, and now is looking like the brother I remember from our childhood days. He looks at least 10 years younger. I am so grateful to friends and family who have been praying for him. Our God is so awesome, cos I know my brother could not have done this on his own. My new prayer is now that he can find employment as he must get a job in order to stay in this protective residence. God can do the impossible, and this is proof to never give up.
Mat 21:22And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."