Mom

This has been a crazy few weeks.

I got news that there was concern for my Mom's heart.

Mother and I haven't gotten along the greatest over the years, but things have gotten better.

Truths have been told, and accepted.

Hurts that have stung for many years, are now being healed.

I have drawn closer to Mother, and haven't allowed her to push away.

At times it was heart~wrenching, but God is working here.

Today Mother had her angio~cardiogram. She was nervous, scared when I saw her this morning.

Before they took her in; I held her hand and prayed over her, something I've never done before in front of her. I know if meant a great deal to her.

the results: Minor plague. No need for a stint or more surgery.

Sweet relief!

She looked great, she even said it wasn't as bad as she thought it would be!

It was nice for me to be able to love on her, she was pinned to the bed and wasn't able to move, doctors orders. Tough job for a lady used to doing things for herself.

She was my helpless captive! ;) And I loved every moment of service.

The doctor encouraged her to exercise. Which she is excited about, now that she knows she won't keel over or drop dead. ;) her words not mine.

We have made plans to do the YMCA together. Now that I'm a pro and all. (wink wink)

I've been sorta "pushy", bringing up scripture, talking about my wonderful bloggy friends that some just happen to be married to pastors, telling her about church messages, books I'd recommend.

We're starting small, I'm going to get her a daily devotional. Something she can read each day that won't overwhelm her, but gives her a taste of God's grace and love.

Maybe sometimes it has to literally start with with the heart?

He Amazes Me.

The news and the working of our God today has just amazed me.
I went to M&M's this morning. I stopped going last year because it was a huge strain with Butter only being at school half days. I had limited time to go do the things I needed to get done, which was easier done with one child and I'm not a morning person...PHEW, that was a mouth full.
There were often times also, when I felt it was too much talk and NOT enough study, or being in His word. Some women talked more about choosing paint colors for their living room and car troubles then how God was using this study to work in us. It irked me. I know there are times when chit chat is good, I love chatting, but I was there to be fed, not fed up with one more story about so and so's _______(fill in the blank). I thought time away would be good.
Coming back this morning I faced the exact same reason I left the group. I was ready to write it off as this group is not growing, it is too comfortable, stagnant. Then the gal next to me began speaking. She is new, first time. It was like her life mirrored mine in so many ways. I found myself nodding in agreement, not wanting time to end. Shooting dagger eyes at anyone trying to interrupt her. This was HER time. Shhhh. Be still and listen to what someone ELSE has to say. Today we were suppose to pick a study, that wasn't done. It was never gotten to. Which means next week will be another free-for-all in time filler which one gal LOVES to fill. Pray for this, would you. I need a STUDY group, not a place to go and chit chat for two hours about basket weaving and cleaning the cabin...
When I got home I checked into the blogs. One particular gal has been on my mind non-stop since last week. Rachel @inhishands. She and her Husband Josh are over in Korea right now meeting their son Josiah. She posted about it today. Grab your tissues before you go.
Then I go over to Growin' with it and sweet lady Linda has this post. Stick around and listen to the heartwarming song playing there too.
I will say it again, since I started this blogging thing God has been working on me through each and every one of you and did you know that the majority of my blog friends are pastor's wives or work in ministry themselves. I didn't start out looking for that, it just randomly happened. I enjoy the accountability you hold me too, the conviction from some of your posts, the joy.
My blog-a-versary is coming soon...more on that later.

Today is Tuesday, in the month of September, I can hardly believe where I'm at, Where this last year has brought me, and WHERE He will lead me...