Leaving October

This weekend: 

I participated in the Trunk or Treat event hosted by New Passion Church. My trunk became a PhoMoji Booth. Mirth ensued.

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I found my inner dragon. If you have never driven around your town in a dragon onesie, you should try it. This is especially true if you have teenagers. So important to make those lasting memories while we still have time 

Not only am I getting to see my little sister more often, I’ve got new sisters. 

Today, my little brother officially became my pastor and I covenanted to share the time and talents entrusted me as we journey along together. 

I’m not sure how they’re going to need a giant panda... but when they call, I’m ready! 

Adventure Awaits!

An Update & Gratitude Shower

Many of you are aware of the current situation that our family is walking through.

Many of you have been praying and offering help and encouragement.

It is so very appreciated. As are all the kindnesses extended our way.

The court date was today and while I will skip all the nitty-gritty details inappropriate for mass consumption, I find updating everyone at once a more efficient option just now.

A quick overview for all those who've been checking in on us :

First- it has been mentioned before, but bears repeating again that there is no hatred for my adversary.

A lack of agreement, yes. Human frustration, also a resounding yes. But hatred, no.

There will be another court date in December and some exploration of the issues at hand in the interim.

Meanwhile, the children and I are legally protected and provided for by a wise and honorable judge.

Not to mention my lawyer, who is truly a gentleman and a scholar. I'd be lost without him.

His team is an invaluable asset and I am grateful for every single one of them. Especially 'Little Lady Gray' who had a ready smile for me so early in the morning and totally deserves a bunny rabbit!

So thankful for each and every one of you. 

Thank you for loving and caring about us. We love you back, and fierce.

The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.

Proverbs 18:17 

Would It Help ~ from the archives

Regarding certain recent events, I copy over an entry from an old blog, written at the time with my mother-in-law in mind and stretching out to fit any and all who may find a balm in forgiveness, from themselves and/or others:https://blynk107.wordpress.com/2007/07/27/would-it-help/

Would It Help?

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This forum here- I feel I must excuse, explain it all again- this place is for me. I come here and I scream in the only way I know how. I ask questions that otherwise wouldn’t leave my lips… I fool myself that being here makes it all safe to give a voice.

Dumbo had a feather to help him soar — I have this wee little blog (and additional hang ups that we’ll discuss some other, far off day.)

I probably don’t need this feather, (or those) … but until I am sure, I grasp them tightly in my trunk….

Big Exhale Here.

Would it make a difference, if we listed your sins and excused you from each individually. Is that what you need to happen?

Sex Before Marriage?
Child Out Of Wedlock?
Drunkenness?
Debauchery?
Lewdness?
Lying and Lasciviousness?
Gambling?
Greed?
Lust?
Adultery?

What if there were nothing you could say to make Love go away?
No face too dirty, no act too desperate….
Would bitterness still taunt you? Would you continue to gnash the flesh of all who dare come near you?

It seems to me that no one hates you as much as you hate yourself.

Who are you to hold that against yourself, eh?

What if I told you that there is Someone who loves you even when I must draw the line? Would you want that Love, or do you prefer your state of misery?

You’ve been forgiven despite all that taints your memory, all that haunts your soul… yes, all of it. Would it blow your mind for me to say, you’ve been forgiven for the things you’ve yet to do tomorrow?

Now, if I could only drop this foolish feather, fly up beside you and whisper this in your ear. If only you would hear me and see how beautiful life can be.

Lay down your arms! Cast your burdens all on me….no, no, I mean on Him…

You can- if you would, if you will…

There is nothing to lose besides a crooked crutch- and all the world to gain.