ABC's

April and Andy - That they begin to put their sincere Hope in you and your plans for their family
Alex and Aliyah - That they continue to be nurtured and loved so much by both parents even through this break-up
Aurora, CO - For all of the victims and friends and family and witnesses to this tragedy.
Ben and Rachel - Peace and Understanding
Brandon - continued faith that can move mountains. patience.
Brett - Peace
Chelsea and Michaela - That their growing Love for God is a continued good example for my daughter
Corin - That I might have even half of the Faith and Love that she has for our Lord.
Doreen - That she continues to grow in Love and Understanding for our Lord and spreads that Love to all she meets with her brilliant smile and beautiful Joy.
Eve and Ethan
Florence - Lord I pray that she is doing well as her baby continues to grow (who must be 3-4 years old now!)
Grace and Gabe - that their relationship continues to grow in a healthy and loving way
Heath Lanctot and all former and current members of the armed forces.
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Jim and Josie - Lord I pray that your guiding them every step of the way these days, that they truly are turning to you in their times of struggle. Lord, I pray that this disease is something we can all begin to handle with the appropriate care and love. Lord, I pray for DAILY renewal of all of our minds, bodies, spirits and souls.
Kjerste and Rachel - I pray Lord that you continue to bless Kjerste with friends and a strong church family. I pray that Rachel continues to move closer into your loving arms and away from her "crutch"/addiction.
Love
Matt, Melissa and Mike - Their relationships with their significant others as well as their relationships with you, that they might all be strengthened and nourished.
Nash - Harlan and Connie and their son and grandson.
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Philip and His Family - Lord I pray that you guide them to the perfect job that glorifies you and provides for their family
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Scott and Joni and Alyssa and Amy - Lord I pray you move in the hardened hearts of your daughters esepcially
Tracy, Thad - for peace
Uncle John, Uncle Gene, Uncle Bill, Uncle Joe and Uncle Larry - Lord, thank you for the blessing of amazing Uncles in my life. I pray that your Peace and Strength wash over them all today and every day as they all face aging and it's difficulties.

May 31, 2012 Journal Entry

Alright Lord, I know I need to continue to be bold in My Faith in you, My Faith in your abundant Love for me, My Faith in your perfect plan and in your perfect timing. Lord, I know that you've gotten me this far and you haven't failed me yet, I'm sorry that I've tried so many years to run ahead, and I'm sorry Lord that my mind still drifts into dreamland of the future and sometimes dwells on the past. Lord, Help Me to live each day in it's full presence. You know my greatest hearts desires, you know my longings, Lord, I give them all to you.
You Have My Faith.
You Have My Heart.
You Have My Trust.

Grace and Faith want a play date

While this title is literal, that two little girls named, Grace and Faith want to have a play date together, I can't help but dig deeper into it as my growing in Love and Trust for our Lord continues.
Grace and Faith want a play date.
I've recognized, been humbled by, marveled at, and rejoiced over the Grace of God in the past 5 years, and it truly has been growing my Faith... but, I still fall back on my human shortcomings of the ugly "d" words, doubt or distrust more often than I should.  I want my Faith to be daily evident in everything I do. I want to Love the Lord more each and every day. I want that Love to be so inspiring, so encouraging that others won't be able to resist His Love either. I want my Faith to be solid.
I want to be as Faithful to Him as He is to me.
My God, You Are My Everything, My Love, My Life, My Everything!
Amena

ABCs

Aurora, CO, April and Andy, Alex and Aliyah (Ben and Rachel), Brandon, Brett, Chelsea and Michaela, Corin, Doreen, Eve, Ethan and Peyton, Florence, Grace, Gabe, Heath Lanctot and all of the soldiers who experience extreme burdens from their military service, Jim and Josie, Jill H. and Family,  Kjerste and Rachel, Krissy K., Laura Lu, Matt, Melissa, Mike and Lori, Aaron and Cindy, Noreens, O, Philip M., Russell, Scott and Joni, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

If it WERE a competition...

Which it is not.  But if it were a competition for cramming the most goodness into your life (and specifically one weekend) i think i had a good shot at finishing front of the pack this past couple of days.

We left my place at 6:30 a.m. to head to Bemidji to support my b.f.f.'s first year as a captain of a Relay for Life team.  We were Team B Awesome and she had the brilliant idea of a Dr. Seuss theme! It was wonderful to experience the day and share it with her and her mom and her moms friend Doreen! We were recognized for our creativity in booth decorations and fun costumes... pictures to follow.

Spent the night at my brothers and a brief period of time with him before heading to my parents about an hour away.  Went to church with them and the sermon was about "GO"ing  which of course warmed my heart... as the best advice I was ever given was recently by Bill Verebly when he told me that the first 2 letters of GOd are GO for a reason!!! ;)  Thanks Bill and Thank you Lord for your perfect timing and placement of Anne and Bill in my life. :)  All your ways are good.

My parents, Grace and I got home from church and picked some fresh raspberries and had an amazing home grown meal of fresh green beans, fresh cucumbers and fresh peas, of course the raspberries too!

From there we soldiered on to the Polk County Fair where I was able to ride on and represent our 1999 float in the parade :)  It was quite the ordeal really with flying and falling building boxes, one of which we ran over and dragged for a portion of the trail.  After the parade I found Grace having a BALL with Gramma and Grandpa spoiling her and putting her on every ride that met her height!
We were gifted a unlimited band and gramma proceeded to take Grace around AGAIN, while Grandpa and I went to get an oof-da taco.... soooo good.  AND, by the Grace of God Deb Mjelde sat down right beside me and we talked and smiled and hugged and it was good.

Thank you Lord for a family and friends filled weekend and for our safe travels.  Thank you for blessing Grace with an abundance of family who showers her with Love. Thank you for returning her safely from her 3 week adventure with her dad.  All of your ways are good, Oh Lord My God.

Gifts

No material gift has ever meant more to me than the gift of someones time. Of their presence and their conversation. Of their laughter and their grace.

Redemption in all it's glory

What a gift. Redemption. Not just from yesterday's sins but every. Single. Day. Lord, all your ways are good and surely it is All for Your Glory ANC Honor. Thank you for guiding me to life everlasting with you. Thank you using my most recent misstep to turn around and share your good news with someone who seems a bit lost.Your mercies truly are new each morning and I am humbled and in Awe of your abundant incredible Love.