Proverbs 3:5,6

From Proverbs 3:5,6 reads Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.

This is another favorite verse of mine. I've had to refer to it many times over the last few years. God continues to be with us - no matter what we go through.

Three years ago - January 2008 we got the call to go to Rochester, NY to see Barry's mom - Joyce Matties. She was hospitalized (Lung Cancer) and Barry needed to be there. While we were tending to that, my sister Anne called to tell me that our dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was given six months to live. January was a whirlwind. Joyce passed away on the 21st - about 3am - Barry and I were there with her. (at the hospital). My dad did give us six months to say good-bye. He died on June 9th.

Trust in the Lord. I can do that. God sends others to pray for us. He sends others to comfort us and even feed us. God is just that awesome!

On April 25, 2009 - our house burned down while Barry and I were in Kentucky at a youth convention. Heather was in the house - showering after cleaning out her car. The neighbor across the street saw the smoke - called the house. No answer. Their daughter Katie was home and she saw Heather's car so she called Heather's cell phone. Heather answered to Katie yelling - "Get out of the house. Your house is on fire." We thank God for our neighbors - for saving Heather's life.

Trust in the Lord. I can do that - even with a housefire. We were houseless for 19 months, but never homeless. Our God provided our needs. We just happened to have a house we were trying to sell by owner - so we took down the sign and moved in. Later when we sold it - a sister-in Christ opened her apartment for us for the last six months. God provides.

Now it is time to Trust in the Lord again.

My mom is dying. She has severe emphysema and has been on oxygen 24/7 for about 1 and 1/2 years. She's tired. She sleeps all the time and eats very little. Hospice is now involved, along with others to come into her home and keep her from feeling alone. She's also on meds now - to ease any pain but mainly for keeping her airways open. This will also help her pass on without discomfort - and for that, I am glad. The hospital bed came today - it's only a matter of time. She's anxious to see her Pete (dad) again. They were married for 56 years but first met when they were 14 years old. She longs to be by his side again.

Trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding. God is in control. We can't do anything on our own - not really. We need Him in our lives. And we can't just wait for him when a trial comes our way - we need Him with us 24/7 - through the good times and the bad times. I am so thankful that He is not only my Lord and Savior - but Lord and Savior for Barry, my husband - and for our children.

Thanks for the prayers for our family. This is really just another bump in the road of life. We will sustain because of our Lord and Savior.