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The year before that was full of activities with my hospital projects–securing sponsorships, getting the kids’ (with cancer) needs met, etc. Lots of production work there, as well as a lot of instability at home–which contributed to the balance, ha.

My “years” seem to start somewhere near the end of the actual year date, if that makes any sense–like, September, October. That’s when everything seems to kick in. So, as this cycle turned, it became apparent how the Lord was leading me and my not so little family.

We went through so many ups and downs, oh wow. I could write so much on that…but I think, for the sake of this blog, we’ll leave out the negative. Then the Lord did some miraculous things which could have only happened thru complete, Divine Intervention. These were changes of heart, of lifestyle, of the dedication of individuals and requiring me to yield even when it seemed impossible to my nature. And although we’re not nearly in the “perfect” spiritual state, we’ve come a long way in a year, and you can tell by the happiness we’re experiencing as a family.

The latest exciting thing is that the Lord has opened up the doors for a brand new prison ministry. This has been a dream of mine–not so much the prison itself as the actual work we are doing, through art. Going back to the topic of years in a life, it seemed that in each one of mine, the Lord was trying to say to me that destinies had a lot to do with the experiences and choices one made. And the way He is in constant control (for our own happiness) of our lives and surrounds us with people whom He knows will play important roles in our future, giving us experiences that will take us even further than we have dreamed before–that is so interesting.

The current Prison ministry is detailed and very challenging. But, exciting as life for the Lord always is. More and more, I see the intense Spiritual Warfare, the necessity of staying close to the Lord and following His guidance, the wisdom of His Love, and the Power of Prayer. I know this all sounds a bit vague at the moment, but I’ve been so delinquent on this blog that there’s too much to tell. I will though, as thinking back what’s ensued only puts my mind more at ease. So many stories!!!

…His Plan is perfect, and there certainly is “A Time For Every Purpose under Heaven”.

Right now we are understaffed by 5 people; Dani, Sunshine, David, Laura, and Phoebe who have all gone up to a hillstation to attend a 3 week training camp. They all left with stars in their eyes and high spirits – they were especially excited to be meeting up with many other young people from all over India and even some from other countries. At this camp they will get training in both the spiritual and vocational aspects of our work. Speaking of training programs, I am doing a similar one which requires that you complete a four month online course first and then you get to attend the 3 week training seminar. This program covers topics such as; leadership, PR, worth ethic, etc. I have found it very helpful so far, except I am a bit behind………due to having a little break at the hospital with the baby and then at home. Well, I hope to finish it in time – keep your fingers crossed for me.

Well, I guess you never stop learning as a parent and I’m sure it’ll be a whole new caboodle of lessons when the new baby is born.  By the way….NINE DAYS TO GO for new baby to come!

That bowl of chicken got me thinking that for going into all the world it’s handy to have a strong sense of culinary adventure. Gotta try it all! …at least once.

Well, keep my delivery in your prayers………..I sure feel like I need it. And will post some pics up when the baby is born.

Ta Ta