WAITING ON THE LORD

Two years ago when Sam lost his job, we never dreamed our wait would last this long.  One of my dear friends said, "life is a waiting room."  Boy, was she right about that!!  Our favorite verse in Isaiah says, "they that 'wait' on the Lord, will renew their strength"...the translation we use (NIV) says
"they that HOPE, on the Lord".  I've posted this a while back, how it's way easy to Hope on Him, but not at all easy to Wait.  I think we attach a negative attitude with waiting.  So, we are hoping on Him.
It was last Thursday (a week) that he had a very good interview in Dallastown, and  no answer at this time. God did provide a good income on contract for a year, for which we are very grateful.  That ends on May 6th.  I'm praying that God will not have us go through another time like the first year with no income. It was really tough!!!

 Sam is in North Carolina with some of his pals from Stillmeadow, golfing.  I encouraged him to go.  We reasoned that when he gets a job, he won't get off for a long time, and if this isn't the job, he won't be able to afford to go for a long time.  So, he's off golfing, laughing and having a stress-free
time.

We had our Nazarene District Assembly this past weekend.  Although some of it is very yawn, as
always, the ordination service is very very spiritual and uplifting.  The Lord gave me some insights
into his plans for me.  It's so encouraging to know that even at 68, He can use me.  In fact, some of
the plans he showed me are just a bit more than I can even imagine.  Where does Sam's job situation
fit into all this?  I have no clue!!!  I only know God knows what's best for us, and has a plan.  We
both have an extreme amount of PEACE.  Peace that passeth all understanding, as the Bible says.
I'm understanding it better as I age.  God is Good!!!  I don't understand it all, but some day I will.

Also, on Monday, my dear friend, Sue (Leech) had a stroke.  Her left hand and foot are affected by
it.  She'll be going to rehab and there is a very good hope for her recovery.  Her family has kept me
updated and all other things are doing very well.  We are praying for her recovery.  Hope to talk to
her today.

Counting down the sleeps till my trip to my daughter's house.  This is her photo of pink hair.  I think
she called it "Rose", which is gorgeous!!!  I wish I had the courage to do this.  I get a perm on Monday and will be transformed, but nothing like this.  Love it.

Well, that's all for now.  Cat is doing good, he's way more attentive since his Daddy is gone.  I'm getting all the love!!  He's not wanting to go out much, but I'm sure that will change once the temp
gets warmer.  A lot of rain right now, typical Spring!!!   Talk to you later.....