I'm back!

10:31 p.m. Today's project, evening version, is to return to posting after the Blogger system went down for two days. My posts for those days were notes on my Facebook profile.

This evening Steve and I spent a lovely evening with his siblings, enjoying wonderful food, and the intimate Christ-centered talk of a believing family. We spent time enjoying newly-widowed Michaele's many household projects as she opens a new chapter of her life after Larry's death in December. The Lord is really taking care of her and meeting her needs. As Proverbs 3:5-6 says,

Trust in the LORD with all your heart ,

And lean not upon your own understanding;

In all your ways acknowledge Him,

And he shall direct your paths.

Oldest sibling Sharon is working to regain her health, and is now sporting a blood pressure lower than some of my readings! Mike and Steve's sistr Linda are gearing up for their daughter Kindra's college graduation party this weekend.

And my Steve is talking more and better, keeping up with the conversation.

We came home full of good food and encouragement for our daughter's wedding plans; Michaele is going to send me some ideas for Heidi's bridal shower dessert.

Newly energized, however, Steve and I headed into the garden to tackle another front in our war with garden pests--blocking up the gaps in our fence in the dark! We scrambled about over piles of lumber and gravel by flashlight, stacking boards and stuffing lumber into knotholes. Will it work, or will we need to camp out one of these nights to catch marauders with the blunt end of a shovel? (Or at least make loud noises)!

We joined hands and prayed to the Lord for protection for the fruit of our labor, trusting Him to meet our need. Our efforts will only succeed with the Lord help, we know! Psalm 147:10-11 declares,

He does not delight in the strength of a horse;

He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.

The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear Him,

In those who hope in His mercy.

So glad to be back to normal in the world of cyber ministry!

In Christ,

Dana