Long time

So it's been quite a while since I've blogged. Now that Donna is home I think I don't need to. But since I don't see her as much as when she first got home (go figure, we were both suspended of all duties of employ and education) maybe I do need to.

Don't get me wrong, I see more of her now than when she left. I think she makes the effort to spend more time with us home dwelling denizens and there is always that fellow on skype she keeps going on and on about, WHATEVER!

This year is starting out so very different than last year. I have an additional 18 year old daughter in my house that I adore. I have a new "son" to worry and pray for. And on any given Friday or Saturday night, a gaggle of teens hanging out and having good clean fun at my home. Then there is Jo's friend (not boyfriend) Eric, whom I really get a kick out of. Lots of people to love and care for, just what I was built for.

There is also a plethora of things that are tweaked in the house right now. We just got the oven fixed but, the list is quite long lately. And our finances are stretched alarmingly thin. But God will provide and I am resting comfortably in that knowledge.

The bible study I am in right now is in Galatians, Chapter 5 specifically. We are to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. This is something I've heard over and over again, acknowledged and understood...or so I thought. I was particularly convicted during the teaching Cathy gave and it pierced my heart. I truly want to have that agape love for all. Not just for my family, friends, coworkers (some) but for all of humanity. That would include the coworkers that get on my last nerve, the bum I see that looks like he's had 3 squares and is just too lazy to get up and get a real job, the mad clapper at church, snot nosed teens at the movie theater that kick my seat. Ya, the really tough ones to love. Because that is what Jesus calls me to do. And I know I REALLY am not capable to do this on my own. So I'm asking the Holy Spirit to do the impossible in me because with Jesus, all things are possible especially when they are things that will bring Him joy.

Anyway, I'll leave you with that little nugget, love others, agape them, even if you don't want to, I'm gonna try.