As a matter of a fact John, I would like to chime in
and say hello with a great big hug!!! I have so much
respect and feeling for the people in this group. I
know we are all busy people, but I think we all grew
close to one another and maybe we should try to post
at least once a month to just say Hi and let everybody
know about the good things, or the busy things we are
doing.

I don't think we only have the grief in common, I
believe it is a willingness to reach out and show we
are human beings and most of all God's children.

So with that, the kids and I are doing well. We have
been in the new house since the middle of July and I
think I am finally settled enough to say I really love
it here. The kids feel the same. I did have to take
some time off work, which I currently still am on
leave due to needing foot surgery...would you believe
it's from working too much that the sugery even came
about??!! I should be up and running by Feb
1st..can't wait, I never liked just sitting around.

I hope this post finds everyone in good health and
spirit. Blessings to all of you for a wonderful,
healthy, safe and happy new year!

Take Care~
Amy~

--- J Hum <jhum07@...> wrote:

> 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 wildfires).
>
> 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.
>
> John
>
> 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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