I love being a part of a family. You get to grow up loving each other, fighting like cats and dogs, and making up all in the same day. When outsiders pick on your brothers and sisters, you become part of the greatest team in the world, that no one can take on.
It is a wonderful thing. But the greatest thing about becoming an adult in the family is that as the oldest, I get the chance to look at both of my siblings as people who can change the world. I am so proud of the people both mark and paula have become.
Another precious part of life that we all have encountered is becoming a part of "The Family".
I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God. I can still hear Judy sing this at Union Chapel in my mind. The family includes friends that I went to school with who have moved to other parts of the country, and yet when I ask, "will you pray" they say "absolutely". It is a couple of gentlemen I work with that when I say "can you pray" they say "sure". It is a school mate, that prayed what I believe we all need to hear. "prayer for peace that passeth understanding". It is a little 5 year old that I believe has God's ear before any of us, because she is such an angel. It is a wonderful family that we grew up with that is out west. It is wonderful people who serve God in the state of Florida.
I sometimes wonder why the world does not get it. This is not a farce, it is not someone's imaginattion. There is a God whose son came to earth as a man, to live and die for our sins. He rose again the third day, and he lives and prays for us in prayers that we cannot even imagine, because He and only He knows our greatest need. I think of when Jesus was returning to heaven. '"My peace I give unto you, not as the world gives". His peace is real, and His peace is what we are all going to hold onto throughout this day.
God Bless and be near to all of my friends, especially those who are facing major physical issues. They all know who they are, and they know I love them all. I pray a special blessing on my sister and family, including the extended family at Union Chapel. You all are a godsend. Our own little stack of dynomite in Blackford County. "The little church that does BIG things" We are all so grateful that you are walking through this journey with us. You are precious....
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