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I think every part of me hurts today. I'm just glad it isn't totally debilitating. That is all.

Three separate times today I was reminded to remember God's answers to prayer, once in conversation and twice in separate devotionals.  No coincidence I think.  From the Passover in one, to communion in the last, I was reminded that God provides.  Thank You Lord! . Today one family brought at least 10 children to church tonight. They do this all voluntarily.  God be praised. . The lady at Braum's remembers me and is always so friendly.  She gave me ice cream for free tonight. Makes me happy. . My kids made it a full week without egregious behaviour.  They earned back the privilege of class time. God is really helping them. (He's also training me to be a better parent.)  O:-) . I'm blessed way beyond. . Lord, above all, may I serve You how You best decide.

1 Samuel 10:10 NASB When they came to the hill there, behold, a group of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him mightily, so that he prophesied among them. Sometimes I feel like this. Tonight was one of those times. The Truth wins.

9 months later I still occasionally struggle not to be bitter. I still haven't dealt with the boxes that clutter my closet floor, all still full of things that bring back the memories.  I realize that I'm so much better off, and that God had His hand on me and worked out everything, but every once in a while, that old hurt over how I was treated still matters. I wish it were gone.  God please take it away. . My life is so much better in comparison to where I have been, that I've never felt more blessed.

Thankful for a warn place to sleep tonight.

The LORD provides. That's enough to make my heart sing. . Promise given. Promise received. Past history gives proof. No doubt of His goodness, and He is so good to me.

This song has been stuck in my head for hours this evening. Dara Maclean - Wanted

A little and a lot to ask . I killed my fish yesterday by not cleaning out his tank immediately after returning from vacation.  I guess the food pellet was the last gasp. . I may have made up for the above by saving a wasp today. It was repeatedly hitting the window in my office this afternoon and I finally noticed. I'm wondering if it was the same one that had found its way inside yesterday during our weekly meeting.   Poor thing was worn out by the time I realized what was happening. The window slants outward and every time it would fly up the windowpane it would end up knocking itself upside down.  Red Solo cup to the rescue. . Glad for electricity today. . I am spending lots of time typing notes at work lately. Since I have been given an ancient desktop for my initial 90 days, and my temporary office is in the opposite end of the building from where I am training, I resorted to using my personal ipad to take notes. It's not the worst option by far. . "At least yo...

For vacation but also so very glad to be home.

I bought myself a new quilt today.  It's nothing special or fancy, but it was soft and comfy and perfect for traveling.  Plus it was celebratory! :D (I'm lying, I just wanted the thing.)  Quilts make me happy.  Other than books and shoes it is one of the things I almost always stare longingly at the most whenever I see them in an advertisement or in real life.  It doesn't matter that I already have more quilts than a person can normally use in a lifetime, I still love them.  My favorites are typically soft cotton summer weight quilts that have lots of stitching.  Most of mine have memories attached so I almost hate to use them, but the best part of a quilt's life is right toward the end when they've been washed a thousand times and the cotton fabric is super thin and just wraps around you like your favorite shirt or jeans.  Comforting! I thank God for today.

One mind. One heart. New direction.

My God loves me. :) I have some awesome and amazing amazing friends. My God loves me! God answered lots of prayers today. One answer was that I found my missing phone stylus this evening. The birthday party was wonderful.

Most relaxed and enjoyable Valentines yet. Enjoyed the day. Had lots of surprises. Great meal with my boys and a friend. Finished a project. Moving on to other things. Got coffee money and lots of candy. Offers to share candy to make up for my opened can of chips :) a bucket and a ball&chain. Gotta love that kind of day. I loved it.  I love you. Period. I mean it.

I wish I could fill the hours with fun meaningful crazy things written with style and flourish, but alas my brain hurts from stretching all day. Is All grace anyway