With Mixed Emotions

Yesterday was an emotional day. Al's Dad died early that morning. It was an answer to prayer as it gives us a few days to comfort and have phone contact with Al's Mom. She is doing remarkably well since she had some time to adjust. Her daughter and Son are also there with her helping her take care of so many details.
We are looking for a home for our beloved dog Kirby. Anne, our daughter took him and is trying hard for us to find him a home. Pray I don't have to go through separation and then have him back again to wiggle into my heart. (We are traveling too much to keep him).
Al has come down with a cold, draining what little strength to keep on keeping on. But we know God is superb at using situations like this to give us His strength and the where with all not to just give-up and climb into bed!
We appreciate you lifting us up, we love you all and thank God He has provided ways that the body of Christ can truely be a family. Take on the Day with Joy, Edie

preparations for Rwanda

As the thoughts, prayers and inspirations come together for my (Edie) Mentoring talks in Rwanda, I am in awe of what the Lord is doing. I read in Col. 1:16-18a "that all things have been created through him and for him. this includes thrones,or dominions,or rulers or authorities. He is also the head of the body the church. " Whereas I am ticked over our legislature and govt. leaders it is nothing like Rwandans face on a regular basis. What does a wealthy American has to say to a group of Pastor's wives in Africa???? We have been told there is unrest in areas around where we will be going . But that is a daily consideration for them. By God's grace I am eager to bring good cheer and take the ladies to the "cleft of the rock" I know so well. I am finishing sewing some quilt squares for a gift to them and will tie them while traveling. My theme is "Piecing it all together" talking about our role in God's Kingdom to influence others for Christ with the Gospel and how we can do that practically and principally. Pray for it all to "piece together well" and that He will be magnified and glorified in all that I do. Edie

Greetings from the icebox.