Today, that might look something like this: "I'm going to show you what you need to do to accomplish what it is I've put in front of you. Now, listen up! I want you to get to your iPad, iPhone, iNet, iGoogle, iTweet, iBlog, iMac, iPC...whatever...and place a recorded, for all humanity to see, (including you) of what I'm about to reveal, so that whoever reads it will be able to put one foot in front of the other and run! No pouting now...no 'this isn't going to work', no 'where did you go, God.'" I do believe He knew we would forget even important milestones...and that we would need reminded. And once we are reminded, we can finish the race...finish strong! And so it is, with blogging, archiving, even the written journals (that only you can see).
Our youngest daughter, Meghan, puts many to shame in the endurance category. She has taken up running, for strength, mental awareness, and health. Ten mile runs seem to excite her. It's beyond my comprehension. I went for a one mile walk with her, Todd and Lindsey, a few weeks ago. They thought they may have to carry me back. I'm not for sure why. Possibly it was because of the heavy breathing, coughing and hacking, moaning, and slow pace, that alerted them to this possibility. However, I did make it on my own, surprisingly...to them. They would ask if I was okay...no response. I had to save my breath to give strength to the leg that would make the next step. Anyway....
So, we're still waiting. Building the business is slow. We knew it would be. No surprises there. The problem is, my natural awareness really slaps me in the face each Thursday as another $210 is automatically taken out of my checking account to pay for the lease I signed. The profit made from the sale of South Side Salon, is slowly but surely being devoured. I keep telling God this...but He seems to not be affected by it. And now (yes, that means right this minute) He's telling me, "Profit I provided for you, by working out the timing of the sale." I know...I know! I really can trust His provision. I just need reminded from time to time. I must remember that not everything my natural eyes see, will be the end reality. Everything is subject to change. So...I'm ready God. Change it!!!
I need to exercise more. Meg tells me it clears the cobwebs out of the brain.
On a more content level...I really love the church home we found. So does Dennis. And even though he can't be with me just yet, we both know that at some point our house in Oklahoma will sell, and we can begin this leg of our journey, actually holding hands. We are walking this out together...1200 miles apart. Talk about a long-distance relationship! But God has joined us, so no matter how many miles separate us, we're still in this together.
I am very grateful for the technology of this world. God knew as the world spun faster and faster, we would need a form of communication different than when it first began, and so the inspiration, the knowledge and understanding was communicated to mankind of how to make that happen. There are so many facets of God's love that we take for granted.
One last thing...I should be discouraged. I'm not. Do I wish this situation would change? Absolutely! Yet, I'm confident everything will work out. How, I don't know. I really don't have that insight, just yet. My experiences with God have proven His faithfulness in all things that surround my life. Even when I've made the wrong choice. Not that I have... there would be no peace, if it was wrong.
So.....
As long as there is time left, and God permits...you will find me here...in Mary's World!
