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Today we received good news when I took my husband, Tom, to the podiatrist.  The doctor seemed surprised his toe is healing so fast after such a mean infection.  He still needs a few follow up appointments for minor issues, but we felt relieved to get high marks!

Tom thanks you for your prayers and I thank you, too, friends for your kind words and encouragement.  It meant the world to me!



 But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;

They shall mount up with wings like eagles;
They shall run and not be weary;
They shall walk and not faint.  Isa 40:31





And the winner is…

Tonight we drew a winner for Cheryl Smith’s new book, Biblical Minimalism featured on my last blog post.  Tom drew Cindy’s name from Cindy’s Creations.  Congratulations, Cindy!  It will be on its way to you soon!


Thank all of you who read my blog posts.  I enjoy reading your every comment.  Your insights and opinions are welcomed and appreciated!
    

Comments

  1. DUTAJuly 16, 2020 at 1:26 AM

    Wonderful news! Glad Tom got rid of his nasty toe infection!
    Congrats to Cindy, the winner of the Biblical Minimalism book!

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  2. Mevely317July 16, 2020 at 8:19 AM

    Wonderful news!!! Congratulations to Cindy, and have a blessed day!

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  3. RCUBEsJuly 16, 2020 at 4:55 PM

    I'm sooo glad to have a chance to log in Blogger now. I wouldn't want to miss this "good news"!!! Glory be to God Who hears and answers our prayers. Continuing to lift you guys up in my prayers and for bro. Tom's continued healing and strength for you sister Mary.

    I read the precious post and congratulations to the winner! That sounds like an awesome and very timely book from sister Cheryl. A good reminder that nothing last here and we truly must assess our lives on what or Who has a hold on us? Things here or that of the Lord's? Since resigning from my work back in 2015, I had learned to slow down and day by day, the Lord has been putting it into my and my family's hearts to simplify everything. How true that when we empty ourselves, with God, we gain much more!

    "Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit." - 3 John 1:2

    Love and prayers to you always sister Mary... God bless and protect you and your family!

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  4. BrendaJuly 17, 2020 at 1:02 AM

    Praise our lovely Lord for answered prayer. God bless all.

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  5. Creations By CindyJuly 17, 2020 at 5:31 PM

    Wonderful news on Tom. WOW! I am so excited about winning Cheryl's book! She is such an awesome and wonderful woman of God and I love reading her blog. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  6. CherylJuly 17, 2020 at 10:26 PM

    Oh, how I praise God along with you for this wonderful news about Tom's toe!! Oh, how awesome is our God!!! I can't thank Him enough for always being there to hear and answer prayer. He is ever true to His Word! I am so happy for dear Cindy and trust the book will be a blessing in her life. It is off in the mail to her! Love and appreciate you, sweet friend. :)

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  7. SandiJuly 28, 2020 at 12:36 PM

    Amen to that Isaiah verse.

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