Encouragement

When I became a believer, I felt I didn't know anything about what scripture has to say. I did't know where to start, or how to understand the way people spoke back in those days. I would listen to mature believers and I thought I would never remember what the Bible said. I've tried to study going by books and Bible studies, but that hasn't worked. The Lord has answered my prayers. SUNDAY SCHOOL!!! I absolutely love sunday school. The leader reads the verses and explains each one in my language and at my level. I am learning so much and am so encouraged. Have you ever wondered what happened to Joseph (Mary's husband)? I could go on forever, but I wanted to say thank you to the men who teach and whom I have seen grown in the Word. You are truly a blessing from the Lord.

The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.

Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:

I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:9-13

This week has been a difficult one. I's still having difficulty keeping things down.
Next Tuesday they will be doing a scope, which I am glad they are. When I throw up my head feels like its going to pop. Ice helps a great deal. I turn on the TV and
I see all the hurting and children without parents and I pray for all of them and not myself. The Lord puts us in situations for a reason. They are planned ahead of time by Him. I pray all of this suffering will open hearts and let the gospel in
for salvation.

6 Week Check-Up Of My Surgery Journey

November 25 was my day of surgery. I thought, this isn't so bad. I was up walking in the hospital and was doing real good. Two or three weeks later I was back in the hospital throwing up blood. I would like to thank Jackie, Barb, Rachel and Shawna for
all the support they gave me during those days. The Lord really blessed me. As I get smaller, I put on an outfit and have to model it for Lynn, Scott, Daniel and Boo. I have to be honest and say there have been some very difficult days. My depression meds were messed up. I was embarrased to be depressed in front of of Lynn and Scott, but the doctor got them straightened out. I am still vomiting at times which is no fun, but that is normal at times. As of yesterday I am not limited as to what I eat. (even chili). Two ozs is the catch! Over that you really get sick and hurt. I can get up and down easier now and I sleep better. My daughter calls me every couple days to see how I am doing and to say how proud she is of me. Isn't that something? They have taken me off of 13 medications now ( some of which I had to take 3-4 times daily). So needless to say I am going through quite a change. Even through all of this I still thank the Lord for being with me every moment of the way. I love Him with all my heart and pray that each day I will become more of the saint He wants me to be. As I close, I am tying with tears in my eyes for my salvation and the promise He has given me.