MIA!

I have been gone from blogger land for a month -

it has been a hard month for me ... physically, emotionally, spiritually....

for we know that when one aspect of our being is affected, the rest of us is too.

I'll not go into much detail,

suffice it to say that my health has not been what it was 2 years ago ...

actually it's been worse these past 2 months...

I am learning to live with chronic pain and troubled sleep - and all that that entails!

I am learning to say NO -

I am learning to ask for help; to ask for prayer.

I am learning that I am not "wonder woman" to everyone around me.

I am learing to live without guilt -

The guilt comes from not meeting our own expectations and the expectations of those around us.

And - I am learning that all of this is OK.

"There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus" - Romans 8:1

Hallelujah!

And I'm still counting my blessings ....
431. my husband who loves me unconditionally

432. beautiful sunsets

433. a double rainbow - so vibrant and close one could almost touch it!

434. laughter with girlfriends

435. God's grace and healing power

436. my smiling grand-daughter

437. Madison's laughter!

438. watching my daughter be a loving mom

439. safety as I travel

440. morning coffee

441. Hot lobster

442. lunch with hubby and friends

443. Fall flowers from hubby

Psalm 18: 1-2

I will love You, O Lord , my strength.

The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;

My God, My strength, in whom I will trust;

My shield and the horn of my slavation, my stronghold

Blessings on you this day!

Hold tight to HIM!

Ruthie