Rejoicing!

We are THANKING GOD today . . .

. . . that Lindsey has a Diagnosis that can now be treated.

. . . that Papa was hired today for 2 Independent Painting Jobs.

. . . that Papa is giving a bid today for a BIG Independent Painting Job.

. . . that Papa keeps being given more work with an Excellent Construction Company.

(He works for them from 7-3 and then goes off to do his Independent jobs.)

. . . that the Lord has BLESSED us with an amazing opportunity to get away 

for a few days next month, to celebrate our 30th Anniversary,

(which was last month).  So excited!  So crazy how God has provided it!

. . . for giving us Strength to withstand the gale force winds which try to knock us down.

. . . for giving us such a Deep Abiding Love for each other, and the capacity to Forgive.

. . . for giving us a New Church and New Friends and New Ministries to be involved in.

. . .  for Big Kids . . . and Young Ones . . . and the BLESSING of Grandchildren.

. . . for Health, and the ability and strength to lose the weight I need to lose.

. . . for Homeschooling, and the opportunity to teach and train 

and build relationships with my children.

Yes.

In the midst of all of the Hard . . . the Ugly . . . the Pain . . . and the Brokenness . . .

we are 

Oh. So. Thankful.

and

We. Do. Rejoice.