Just a quick note to let you know that I am back on my feet and feeling much better.  Thank the Lord!  I also want to thank all of you who sent notes to let me know that you were praying for me.  It was so good to hear from you.  I am still not back 100%, but I’m so happy to be up and around (though still will some limited movement).  Thank you so much for your prayers and support.  I will try to get you the pictures I promised you from Christmas and from my trip.

God bless!

Sorry for the silence.  Right now I can’t update my blog like I would want becasue of some back problems I am having.  Most of you know I had a microdiscetomy in 2002 and I have had some pain on and off for years but 3 days ago I was hit with a whopper.  I am currenlty on bedrest (when I”m not trying to update my blog and write quick emails) taking a ton of medicine and tommorow morning I will be going for an M.R.I.  I am praying that it is not another herniated disc (i had several other bulging discs) and it’s just a flare up of the old problem that will be solved with meds and rest.  I will let you know how things go.  Thanks in advance for your prayers.

Before my back problem I was able to meet my youngest sister Sandra in Vienna for a few days of vacation.  It was great to spend time with my sister and I had a wonderful relaxing time.  It was just what I needed.

Lord willing I will try to get you a few more pictures when I am feeling better

Thanks Sandra for taking the time to come and meet me.  I am so glad that you decided to come.  It was a lot of fun.  Love you!

I just wanted to wish all my family and friends a Happy New Year, filled with God’s blessing and presence.

Thank you so much for your prayers and support in 2008!

Another Year Is Dawning

Another year is dawning,
Dear Master, let it be,
In working, or in waiting,
Another year with Thee.

Another year of mercies,
Of faithfulness and grace;
Another year of gladness
In the shining of Thy face.

Another year of progress,
Another year of praise,
Another year of proving
Thy presence all the days.

Another year of service,
Of witness of Thy love,
Another year of training
For holier work above.

Another year is dawning,
Dear Master, let it be
On earth, or else in heaven
Another year for Thee.

–Francis Ridley Havergal (1874)