It seems like a very long time since I have seen you. I know it has been, certainly. But it has only been a very short time since I have thought about you. And I have been worried, too. Not about you or your care as I know Richard is right there by your side. And that makes my heart happy! I've been hoping you did not think I had forgotten you. That would be a resounding, "NO!"
Except for missing good friends, I rather like living in MN so far. The days, for the most part, have been sunny and bright and still let you wear a sweater or light jacket. I'm not sweating all of the time like I did in AZ. But comparing the two states just doesn't figure. We are here now for the time and it is good.
Before we left for Minnesota we were somewhat worried about leaving a home that was so close by so many places we always seemed to need, like the doctor and the dentist. The grocery stores were close by and the mall. Whatever we needed we rarely drove very far. Now, we are thrilled and surprised to say: We are close to everything we need! Except for a Costco which is about 20 minutes from our house. Not too bad for a couple of oldies who aren't thrilled to drive very far anymore.
Today our granddaughter, Jenna, came for a peanut-butter sandwich with us and fixed our blog situation. Our son, Mitch, had attempted it from his computer, but it was not as successful as Jenna's attempt. She's a smart one alright. Looking for a job right now in design.
There is no news regarding our daughter, Peg, who is looking for a home on one of the many lakes not too far from Stillwater. Her price and theirs are not necessarily in agreement. She has a sleeping spot in our den, temporarily.
Now I've given you the run-down on the family around us. I want to spend a few words telling you about the ups and downs that occur in this MN life, even with tongue in cheek. I'm not different from other people, I just talk about it more!! And I have an "outlet" many others don't have...God!
As you may guess, as much as one might love her children, it isn't always easy to share the same space night and day. Our daughter is as loving as she can be. And I love her as well. But you know the story about the two cooks who cannot cook the broth without spoiling it? Well. You guessed it. Broth isn't easy with two cooks around the kitchen.
So this led me to thinking, which led me to praying, and that led God to lead me to the woman who touched Jesus' garment in order to get healed from a bleeding disorder. She quickly touched his robe as he was walking along and she was well in that very moment. He felt his energy decrease and knew someone had touched him, turning just then to find her beside him.
He then said to her "Daughter, you took a risk in trusting me, and now you're whole. Live well; live blessed"
I hope someday Jesus can say this same thing to me. Yesterday I needed healing...in my spirit. But today I see that I need to renegotiate my trust level concerning those around me as I can get in a gray fog when I lose my trust that I am loved. Imagine that! When the Word that I study and love so much clearly tells me that God loves us so much that He died for us! Died for me! And you!
I'm no different than the woman who took a risk and trusted Jesus. I take risks every day with those around me,. Do I trust or don't I? Well, do I love? Or don't I? Oh, I definitely love. Then I must trust as trust is part of loving. Right?
Thus, I must choose to trust daily. Trust I am loved because I first loved. Give my love to someone else again today. The more that love is given away, the more blessed my day becomes! And my trust level rises higher and higher.
I promise I will write again soon. Look for me in a few days. Same time; same station.
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I love you Dot! Richard, too! And all the rest of you.
MNJo surrounded by love and trust says goodbye and remember:
Love well, live blessed!
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