Sometimes God makes His own space for us in our busy-ness - and shuts us down.  I spent much of last night in the emergency room with my husband. Fortunately nothing life threatening, but he has to stay in the hospital for a few days, and they will decide tomorrow whether or not he needs surgery.  Prayers are appreciated.

Thanks.

 I've been contemplating on crazy busy-ness and appreciated Yolanda's (yolanda-highergrounds.blogspot.com)  positive perspective in response to Terri's (terri-treasures.blogspot.com) posting last week.  Yolanda referred to our many tasks as 'God opportunities.'  As I am painting (13 hours today!) on the house next door getting it ready for the market, I have been listening to some great musically reminders of how much God loves us.  I have been particularly touched by the old hymn, "It is well with my soul."  "Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, 'It is well, it is well with my soul.'"  And, that the Lord has washed away, "my sin, not in part, but the whole."  Making what could be drudgery, and a seemingly unending task, into several hours of devotional time has been a settling thing for my soul.  It seems a good lesson - sometimes we don't have to choose between busy-ness and God. May you surprise yourself with how often you can make space for God in the midst of your busy-ness.

Dawn

Hey, I tested the link myself, and it worked!  Also, something must be glitched in my computer, because I did NOT post at 4:42 a.m. my time! I wonder where the computer thinks I live.

Here's a direct link (I hope) to Terri Tiffany's blog terri-treasures.blogspot.com so that you can more easily access her posting about blogging which she entered a few days ago.  Someone let me know if it works, please.  Thanks.

If you're thinking of starting a blog or "blogged" down at the moment, go to the link on the right "Terri's Treasures" - she has a great posting on keeping your blog alive.

Had a chance to read my book to another author today.  It always encourages me when the responses are so favorable.  She liked the fact that I kept the text in the 3 1/2 year old voice, used authentic photos from our photo albums, and didn't shy away from the reality of "Grandpa sleeping in a box."  

The author is Helen Cepero and her book, published by InterVarsity Press, is called "Journaling as a Spiritual Practice."  As with my book, you can find it on Amazon.