THANKFUL and BLESSED!

I don’t know what two words this time of year could be better.   Each day I FOCUS on being THANKFUL and BLESSED. 

“I know the Lord is always with me.  I will NOT BE SHAKEN, for He is right beside me. 

No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice”. Psalm 16:7-9

Two big family miracles happened this past month with a grandson, Hudson, and a granddaughter, Collins (Coco) Rose, being born. 

I used up all my thankful and blessed napkins but have more on the way. I encourage you to carry these two words on into the new year and by doing so you will find daily encouragement, hope and inspiration.

BOB AND JODE:   My calendar seems to get interrupted so often.  That reminds me to leave God in charge of whatever comes my way.  I spent nearly 2 ½ months in the hospital (late July-October), my hospital stay reminded me of a song, STRONGER THAN BEFORE

“Even though the rain comes down, it brings life into the ground.  And I know the sun will shine, that brings hope again to this heart of mine.  I know that God will heal all things, broken lives and broken wings, only He can mend the heart that this world has torn apart…”  I am thankful that Jode has stood beside me and encouraged me each day. 

CABINS: Thankful and Blessed are two words again to describe the cabins. By THANKSGIVING the steel will be on the roofs, windows will be in and inside work (first electrical) will get started.  Cabin progress will continue all winter.  To date we have approx. 65 donors - providing time, talent, and treasure; 23 volunteers; 300 plus volunteer hours; and 12 contractors. Please consider being a generous, silver or gold sponsor.

Our completion date is June 2023 to provide more housing for the waiting list of families living with an autistic child, all levels of disabilities and military families.

 “Is it better to bite your tongue or eat your words?” depending on your personality, the book of James 3:5 says,

“The tongue is a small thing that makes great speeches, but a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire.”