You Prayed For Me

Where do I start? How did I end up like I am...determined to live for God. No I am not better than you. Someone prayed for me, that is why I am determined to serve God everyday, every moment. From my earliest memories (which many where erased due to becoming sick 10 years ago) I remember my mother telling me that she prayed for me, my sister and my brother. She would tell us how she prayed over and over, day after day. What an amazing memory to have. A mother taking time to praise and petition God for her children. In all honesty, I can't remember my dad ever praying except for when it was time to eat. I wonder if he prayed for us so fervently?

We as children were not really taught how to pray unless is was by one of our Bible class teachers. I see several of them from time to time. My precious teachers from Oxford church of Christ. You prayed for me. You prayed that all those little ones that you taught would grow up to love the Lord and serve Him all their days. Thank you. 

Throughout my life someone from time to time has told me that they were praying for me. They were begging God on my behalf to help me in some way. That is the best gift anyone could ever give to someone. Going before the throne of God, the Creator and Designer, and laying your requests at His feet. What a humbling thought. 

Please continue praying for me. I am a work in progress. I need to be transformed daily to what God would have me to be (Romans 12:2). Thank you to my mother for planting the first seeds of the good news in my heart. You made my life what it is today. You planted seeds of love and pure joy, that no matter what I can be an overcomer. 

Update

I have been very busy lately. It has been a wonderful time in my life. Jim is feeling great. The kids are over there sicknesses. I am teaching and preparing for new things to come. 

Julianna finished her basketball season 3-3. Her team won first place. She did a great job scoring, rebounding and taking up for her teammates. Julianna has cooked breakfast for the whole family the past 3 weekends. She is an amazing cook and she also gave me a pedicure. I feel like I am royalty. 

Cameron is really involved in reading and writing his own stories. He still loves to collect rocks and watch nature shows. He's my little scientist. 

I have been meaning to write about our trip to OK over the Christmas break. I didn't want to rush into it. I wanted to really process everything. Lord willing, I will share my thoughts of the trip soon.

I want to continue to thank everyone for their support of Jim and our family. With January, we saw increasing insurance costs and drug deductibles. It is hard to swallow a bill that's over $1300 for just two medicines. With God's love and mercy we will always be provided for. 

We want to especially thank the Glencoe church of Christ and the Weaver church of Christ for their recent help with our medical bills. Brethren, you just don't know how much it helps. We also want to thank the various congregations that have asked Jim to preach. Isn't God so good? Jim is able to do what he loves without feeling like a truck hit him. Praise God!

Remember, to fight the good fight...press on toward the mark...it will surely be worth it.