Hello again!

Hi! I haven't been here since April (or so) right after my father-in-law died. He passed very peacefully. Many things have happened in our lives since then. So much to say...

I've spent most of the afternoon right here-in front of my laptop. I've  been drinking coffee and listening to Christmas music. I know...not very exciting. I have tons of things to do and here I sit. I did catch up with some friends on facebook, and now...I'm trying to catch up with you as well.  Sorry if you have felt neglected...

Just a thot...
Have you ever become tired of what you do as a 24-7-365? Ever been so tired that you've wanted to just quit and walk away from it all? "There's no temptation taken you but such as is common to man."  Jesus was "tempted in all ways like we are" (even our actions and attitudes about things-maybe?).  So perhaps He was tempted to give up and walk away...hmmm.
 I think He gets it when I think outloud to myself and say that "I don't think I can do it anymore". He really does understand me when I want to quit. I can pour my heart out and tell Him all of "it" because Jesus gets it. The coolest thing happens next...He blankets me in His love and holds me sooo close that I can sometimes (literally) feel Him breathe and hear His heartbeat.
We were going through a hard time a few years ago. The days were long and the nights were short. I felt I had no place to go...no one to talk to...and that the situation wasn't going to get better any time soon.  Believe it or not, I found myself on the platform at my church helping to lead worship the next Sunday morning. Yeah. Well, you help to lead people in worship by worshipping.  I poured it all out to my Father that morning. I felt His arms come around me and pull me close to Himself. I laid my head on His chest and wept. I cried out to Him and He heard me. He came then and He's come many times since. Circumstances change. He is a constant...He does not change...He is faithful and true...He is the lover of my soul =-)