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Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man person. Benjamin Franklin
Greetings all,
May this New Year of 2008 be a blessing for you in your growth in God, and love in your hearts for Jesus and one another.
Sorry I haven’t responded. The floods occurred about an hour south of us, and were particularly bad for those folks, but we were spared this time. Like most news stories, it’s off the front page (hence, everyone’s radar), but it’s still really bad for the people in that area, many of whom lost everything (just like those in the California
I’m sorry for my absence here on this site. There hasn’t really been activity so I haven’t invested ANY time in it at all, but
that does not mean I haven’t prayed for you all, or that I don’t hold you close in my hearts.
As a chaplain in a healthcare facility, a pastor of a small church, and a family, including parents in their declining years that need attention, I’ve not had the emotional or spiritual energy to post here when I’ve had the time.
My sincere hope and prayer is that you’re getting (and giving) support and strength to continue this life journey through the grief and suffering it delivers. Blessings can and do abound in the good times and the hard times. I know in my own hardships that God is present—yea, even more present—just as he is in the good or upbeat times. It may not feel that way, but God doesn’t call us to walk by positive emotions, but by faith. I know that’s a hard one, but it’s truth.
I have a deep love and respect for you all that I’ve walked with here for several years. If you would like to chime in and say hi, that would be great.
Betty, thanks for inquiring of my whereabouts. You’ve been a great friend and partner here on this grief site. I know you’re equally as busy as I am, and I sincerely hope all is going great for you—I know you’re being a blessing for those around you!
God’s great grace and love be with you all in abundance.
Betty <bchile@...> wrote:
Had anyone heard from John?I haven't heard from him since all the flooding in his part of the country and am concerned that he is ok.Also...with all the storms....it would be good if everyone could check in just so we know if you're ok or not and/or how to pray for you. I realize that people in the plains states will be without power in some places for another 10 days(barring anymore storms there) so everyone please let us keep each other in prayers not only for healing but for safety in this winter weather that is hitting the country. God was gracious to me and we just missed the worst of the ice storm by only miles.Betty
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