Sunday was a day that many treasure. We are putting ours on hold and its ok. It’s SO ok because God is going to give my girls the biggest Father’s Day present of them all…their Dad…HEALED.

These girls are growing so much in their faith in their Lord Jesus. They are together seeking God each morning as we read Jesus Calling…just from different states.

Several years ago, God let us in on a secret. He was going to use our girls for His Kingdom. There is no doubt in my mind that this will happen. These girls believe the Word of God as Truth and are no afraid to tell you about it. They also understand that these people out in Texas have this medicine that is going to make Daddy’s boo-boo go away. It just how our God rolls.

He has always done things BIG for us. I don’t necessarily understand this. Which is one reason why we keep saying, “they just do things BIGGER in Texas.” { Yes that is an armadillo!}

Monday’s devotional said the following:

“You are my beloved child. I chose you before the foundation of the world, to walk with Me along paths designed uniquely for you. Concentrate on keeping in step with Me, instead of trying to anticipate My plans for you. If you trust that My Plans are to prosper you and not to harm you, you can relax and enjoy the present moment.

….Sometimes I grant you glimpses of your glorious future, to encourage you and spur you on. Bur your main focus should be staying close to me. I set the pace in keeping with your needs and My purpose.”

I have been filled with Awe in how God communicates to me. It is nothing special. I just cry out to Him and He answers. It is what He promises He will do.

Psalm 86:7
“I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble, and you will answer me.”

Isaiah 64:24
“I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers!”

We have met up with a friend of mine that I knew when I was 12 years old. She was 23 and volunteered with the youth group at our church. She and her husband were dear to our family while they were stationed in Valdosta.

She has walked a tough road. Life has not always been a bed of roses. She knows Jesus and his healing mercies even in the midst of pain.

Now, 20 years later, our paths have crossed and there is no doubt that meeting up with her is part of God’s plan. She has helped us out in so many ways to which words can not express how grateful we are. From loaning us a car, and allowing us to stay with her at her home while our apartment comes available, she definitely operates in the gift of giving and hospitality.

We visited their church Sunday and totally felt the presence of the great God we serve. The music ministered to our souls. The scripture and teaching was profound and encouraging.

We then had a relaxing afternoon at their home watching tv. Just to have different smells was a treat. They said we would get tired of hotel and hospital smells. They were right.

We have been overwhelmingly blessed with people that we have connected with through friends and even family. These are God’s angels that have been sent for a special purpose.

Kevin’s brother Jamie has been here with me since one hour after we arrived. That has been HUGE for all of us.

Jamie lives in Alaska so it was no piece of cake for him to get here as fast as he did. He has brought laughter as well as many good discussions about all of this new territory for all of us.

Jamie likes to research everything…I like to take it one step at a time. We have blended well over these last 10 days! Words will never be able to express how much I love him for making the sacrifice to be here.

He journeyed back to Alaska on Monday. That was hard to put him on an airplane. Just knowing you had someone else with you to help make decisions was a relief.

God has grown my confidence in driving around the big city of Houston. And…it is BIG! I feel like I am wearing my big girl panties well. 🙂

We are currently staying with my friend and her husband. Their home brings comfort.

We hope to be in an apartment in the next couple of days which will help us begin getting into a routine. This is one thing that many people have suggested to us that are walking this same road. You never realize how routines bring peace. I guess that is why God said He is the author of peace and not confusion.

You know, I thought about this this morning…Kevin and I very rarely take trips just for us. This is not the way I had envisioned doing this. Not. At. All.

But in between the treatment times, we have some down time to actually see some really neat things here in this city. They are doable things while he is getting his energy back.

Map quest on our phones is our very best friend, along with FaceTime and Skype are features that we are becoming ole’ pros at! My girls have already mastered it!

I want to leave you with a video that they showed at church on Sunday. It spoke volumes to us. Kevin and I are so blessed with incredible fathers. They go way beyond the call of duty in loving us, helping us out and giving all the love and encouragement we need.

We are in awe of our earthly fathers this week, but also our Heavenly Father in the way they give, direct, love and provide for us.

Thanks to both of our Dads! You are our HERO!