I think I'm using the wrong calendar!

Ok, the calendar I've been using for the last 14 days says APRIL 2007 but the weather forecast says January. We are under a winter storm warning as a storm system heads up the East coast. Rain, snow, wind, cold temps. Well, at least we had good weather for Christmas shopping in November and December. But seriously, all across the country, people are digging out from April storms and will continue to do so here in the East until at least Monday. I don't mind snow as long as my family is home safe and not out driving in it. I can actually enjoy a good storm if we're on the inside looking out. Cathy - I think you are in the path of the same storm as we are. Stay safe.

Today is date day - I love date day. It's been a long week - the knee has been quite painful because of my physical therapy - only four more weeks to go with that but I really am walking so much better. The cold, damp weather has been bothering it, too.

The news this week of the 3 month extensions for troops in the Middle East has hit close to home. One of my dearest friends got the news just a day or two ago that her son is included in that extension. She was looking forward to a July homecoming - it will not happen now until October. The time passes so quickly for most of us - but for those affected by deployments - the soldiers and those who wait for them - each moment of every day is long and difficult. I remember well. I only hope they all know that they are not spending those moments alone - that God is with them and many people are in prayer for them all. May He comfort their anxiety and keep them all in His care. There are no words to express how deeply we care.

It seems that God is walking my cousin Tina out of the valley. Her skin is healing and she is gradually being taken off the ventilator. She has had specialists from at least 3 or 4 hospitals working on her and they have been honest about each step of the way. Her daughters have been caring and loving and so helpful in her care each day at the hospital. God has blessed them with a tiny bit of improvement in their mom's condition each day. We are certain that God is working in all of this and are grateful for His tender mercies as the days go by. Thank you so much for your prayers.

Tomorrow I will begin teaching my Sunday School class again. I think I have my work cut out for me since I've learned from the substitutes that the class has not been picking up on what I've been teaching them. Sigh.

God bless your weekend and if you are in a place experiencing bad weather - be safe and stay warm and dry.

Blessings.

Sue