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Where I've been and still am

 My Grandfather is dying.
Our car broke down yesterday.
And is in the shop.
We are in danger of being sued by another creditor- the debt counseling agency is “supposedly” working on our behalf but according to them “you know how the economy is and there is only so much we can do if you can’t give us more to work with.”
We’re giving them everything we can.
Our homeschool group open house and program is this Friday and we need to get our unit study “showcase” poster done and also get around the items for our display table.
And bake 3 to 4 dozen cookies.
Sunday is our Honor Our Seniors special service and luncheon at church. I am in charge as youth director. In charge of everything for the whole day. Things have already gone wrong with the DVD I was going to play and the engraving on the Grads’ Bibles.
       I am not complaining (well, maybe just a tad) and I firmly believe that God is in each and everyone of these situations. I am praying for His desired outcome.
Yesterday when I was in deep prayer over some of these issues this phrase came to me, “These are not my problems but God’s opportunities.”
            These are not my problems but God’s opportunities. It is not for me to worry and be concerned over these issues but for me to open my hands and say, “Lord, I give my burdens over to You to use as you see fit. You are in charge Lord and You know best what needs to be done. Lead and guide is in these decisions Lord- may they not be our decisions but Your decisions. More than anything else in my life, I want Your will to be done. Your will, Lord. Your will.”
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            My Grandfather is 82 years old. He has lived an incredible wonderful and interesting life. I believe he has done and seen enough in his one lifetime to fill 3 other lifetimes. He is a man after God’s own heart and I ask the Lord to call him home. He has never wished to linger in pain and suffering and watch his world shrink to the size of a hospital bed. While I wait for this, my heart is pained as my mind flits through so many dear memories but there is much joy in knowing that we will celebrate his mecoming.                       
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With all of this going on- I will in all probability be very scarce in posting here as we take care of these things.
Through the storm you do not walk alone. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.
---- Isaiah 43:2

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11:00 AM, 2008-Apr-30 .. Posted by Isabella

Praying for your family. God Bless. I

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11:27 AM, 2008-Apr-30 .. Posted by seventhheaven

You are very right. When we see something that is impossible, God always has an answer. He's never caught by suprise as we are. But I know its still hard not to worry. I will pray for your strength.

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12:03 PM, 2008-Apr-30 .. Posted by Laura

Lifting you and your family up in prayer Amy. You are a woman of amazing strength and faith - I know God has you held firmly in His hand, giving you all that you need to get through this difficult time.

With love in Him,
Laura @ the Peanut Patch

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5:46 PM, 2008-Apr-30 .. Posted by Lynne

Amy,
I am so sorry to hear about your Grandfather. I don't understand the logic of the company that might sue you. Given that economic conditions are bad, you would think they would appreciate someone who is willing to make good on what they owe.

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11:33 PM, 2008-Apr-30 .. Posted by gabbie427

Your family is in my prayers. Even if he has lived a long life, it is so hard to say goodbye to someone!!!

I wish there was something I could do or say to help you with the money situation. I will pray for no lawsuits definately. And Lord I pray that you will see fit to stretch their money in all the different directions it needs to be to keep this family out of more money troubles!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo