Whoa...what a ride...

I can hardly believe December is here already. November just flew by.

Part of the blur was the cowboy's heart. It didn't want to work the way it should, and he landed in the hospital for 9 days.

There's nothing quite like an unexpected health scare, to cement some learning in my brain. Through this time, I learned:

1. To be thankful. I have some wonderful people in my world who helped in many ways (like feeding horses and cows, praying for us, and keeping in touch).

2. To trust. (in doctors, nurses, ambulance drivers, and mostly in my Heavenly Father.)

3. To cry. (when I forgot to trust)

4. To pray. (when I needed help to trust)

4. To laugh. (whenever I could) "A cheerful heart is good medicine" Proverbs 17:22

After the cowboy was home for a few days recuperating, he had an appointment with a dietitian. I tagged along to learn more about the food he should eat and what he should avoid. Like many Alberta ranchers, the cowboy loves his beef. I was relieved to hear the dietitian say that he could have steak, but the cut should be the size of the palm of her hand.

After we came home, we discussed the good news.

"She said," he exclaimed as he extended his hand, "I could have a piece this size. But she didn't say how thick." He laughed as he placed his other hand six inches above his outstretched palm.

"That would be called a roast," I giggled, "and you'd have to share that!"

I'm thankful the cowboy is feeling better.

And I'm so thankful for my loving Heavenly Father who meets all our needs.

Waiting...and more Waiting...

After the longest winter of my life, I think I can truthfully say that Spring has finally arrived.

But she certainly took her time.

We had snow a week ago, and a killing frost after that. I know it was a killing frost because I lost 12 tomatoes and 8 green peppers -- inside the greenhouse!

However, that is all in the past. Today we had lovely sunshine and miracle of miracles: no wind! I hummed a happy tune, while I planted pots for the verandah. And I almost cried when I saw

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two Finches in a Pear Tree…
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And the pear tree has begun to flower.

Oh happy day!

Are you longing for something?

Waiting can be a real challenge.

It seems that almost everyone I know is waiting for something….

Psalm 130:5 says,

“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.”

During my times of waiting, I’ve found strength in knowing that my Heavenly Father has my days all planned for me…

I can wait patiently, knowing that his timing is best.

If you are currently waiting, search scriptures for direction.

And know that as you wait,

your Father knows what lies ahead

and is preparing you for it,

right now.