(We're still working through computer problems.)

It's wonderful to be at the end of the week. I really got tired for some reason. Sleep is a truly blessed gift to bring restoration to a weary (aging!) body, though. I will be busy all day at home as well, but a slow-busy. (I don't have deadlines--with the clock being the arch enemy!)

Contentment of heart is a glorious fulfillment.

(More computer problems!)

Thanksgiving has such special meaning for our family (and for all families, I'm sure). Since I work all day, I fixed everything last night and will enjoy the feast with family tonight. The phone was busy last night with everyone calling (out of excitement!) about the activities of today. It will be a good day.

I'm thankful for a loving God who one day, thirty-seven years ago, stirred within my heart the need for a Savior. To all have a blessed day.

It's hard to believe we are so close to the end of another year!

I'm not trying to look past the approaching holidays; I just feel caught off-guard (once again!) on how fast time is moving. There is an urgency in my heart to see more clearly (in this time of uncertainty) and not to throw away the minutes of my life.

I feel God's hand of direction--His touch brings a quiet calm.

What a great weekend! I feel so uplifted and am still glowing from the fulfillment of the Lord's Day.

What a blessing and privilege to bear the name "Christian." My heart is full as I savor the love of Christ knowing "He calls me by name." If I could only fully grasp what all of this means, I would sort through my life throwing off all the "wood, hay, and stubble."

I thank God for the Lighthouse (of my life).

It's Friday!!! I am looking forward to the weekend!

I have a long list of things to accomplish tonight and tomorrow, but things I am looking forward to. For one thing, we plan on having lunch (tomorrow) with dear friends who are shut-ins. Time flies by so quickly for us--and so slowly for them.

I thank God for the abundance of His blessings.

I'm in a little better frame of mind this morning. (I still don't like this kind of change, though.)

My stomach has finally settled down. I'm so thankful for that. I slept so well last night. Never again will I take my health for granted. This has been a very easy week at work--but God knew all of this. He knows my daily needs; He enables me to get through each day.

There is no greater Friend.

We have a computer change; I don't like it!

The little bit I knew was working for me; now I'm lost.

I need prayer!

Never again will I boast of never getting the flu--I've been nothing but sick ever since!

I dragged home after a meeting last night and went straight to bed--with two heating pads trying to ease me from feeling so cold. I'm very weak this morning and headachy, but I don't think I will be spreading germs at work. I have had three bouts of this, all lasting about a day and a half.

I've learned my lesson about bragging!

I had a wonderful weekend (however I ate a little too heartily)!

I weighed myself this morning and was sure it would be bad news. (I like to look truth in the eye and start my week with all the facts.) Though I didn't lose, I didn't gain--I'll take that as a victory!

My heart is full of thanks and joy knowing God is directing my every step.

Fridays have become very special days. I'm looking forward to the change of pace (the weekend offers).

I hope I haven't bitten off more than I can chew, but I am walking through a new door attempting to begin a new "career." It will take several months (at least!) to get everything in place, plus I will still have to work fulltime while learning all I need to know. The bottom line--I will be at home (plus earning an income).

I want God's best for my life, (and I know that involves serving others).

Exercise--the one thing that is so hard to work into my schedule (and heart).

Though I am on my feet all day, it isn't (unfortunately) the same as a good walk. My husband keeps encouraging me to go for a brisk walk after work and get some fresh air. My flesh rebels against that good advice, though, since all I want to do is come home and flop! (And, of course, now the weather colder, so I have another excuse.)

With me, "....but the flesh is weak."

This has been a good six months.

What seems to be taking an eternity is really a (relatively) short amount of time. I would have never guessed before May 5 that I would actually be succeeding in my strivings to become healthy. For twenty-plus years I have been making (on and off) stabs at it.

A peace has now infiltrated my soul, a peace that can only come from God's nod of, "Finally, my child, you understand."

I've never been accused of being a fast learner.

I realized this morning I've been sleeping better the last few nights; and after connecting the dots, I think it is because I'm now eating supper again. Our body so amazingly clicks when it is given what it needs--then it sighs, "All is well with my soul."

I thank God for His gift of "ponderance."

It's good to feel tiptop again! Waking up with a headache every morning was the worse part of the illness--whatever it was!

I'm ready to take on a new week. I find myself (already) looking forward to the weekend, though. Right now having a job is necessary, but what it is taking from me is priceless--the best hours of my day. I hope to be taking a new direction, but the timing of it is in God's hands.

My daily decision is to be content "what ere befalls me" and go on trusting in God's perfect plan, purposed (just for me).

I have been fighting the flu bug so have been sporatic with my posts. I'm feeling better, thankfully.

It's snowing; I was so hoping it wouldn't start so early this year. We were blessed with such a great fall, it sounds ungrateful for me to be complaining (but the memories of last winter are still fresh in my mind)!

With the elections now over, our beloved country needs to be bathed in daily prayer. Pray for our leaders; pray for a spiritual awakening. To God be the glory!

Today is a very important day. "In God we trust" is at stake for the first time in our precious homeland.

Though both parties are full of imperfections, we need to think of our future and vote for the one who will appoint Supreme Court justices who will make decisions based on Christian values.

I pray every Christian pledges their allegiance today at the polls.