Adventure Day One

April 12, 2010 –None of us are ever assured that tomorrow will be anything we planned, so after a lot of soul searching and many long talks not only between ourselves and our family, but also with God, we decided to make a life decision.  I don’t know how other people pray and make life decisions, but for me it has always been like a conversation.  I believe if I open my mind with a positive attitude for endless possibilities God helps guide my way.  Not a complicated process, and for me one that is liberating in troubling times.  With our future outside the hospital close at hand and one last round of consolidation therapy left to endure, we decide to put into motion the process to sell our home in suburbia Maryland and relocate to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

March 12, 2003 5:40 AM

Rickey writes:  We Could Be Moving - On Sunday we drove west about 120 miles to a small town, population 900, in the Shenandoah Valley and made an offer on a “rancher” on 3 wooded acres.  The owner accepted the bid by Monday.  On Tuesday we called a Bowie Real Estate Agent who had our house on the market and showing it by Tuesday night.  The rancher is 2 levels, has cathedral ceilings, 2 sided fireplace, wood stove, double decks, a stream running through it and a very nice view of the mountain in the winter.  It’s smaller than our current house, but that’s what we were looking for.  There are 5 trout fishing rivers and lots of streams in the area.  I’m doing fine.  I go back to the hospital today for blood draws and hopefully all will be routine. Love, Rickey

In the midst of all that was going on with his health Rickey was still able to look forward and plan for the future, no matter how short or long that future would be, he was ready to get started.  In the same timeframe we received a special email from a friend that really connects to how we feel about prayer.

March 27, 2003 7:00PM

Incoming from a friend - A conversation with God 
I asked God to take away my habit.  God said, No.  It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.  I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.  God said, No.  His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.  I asked God to grant me patience.  God said, No.  Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn’t granted, it is learned.  I asked God to give me happiness.  God said, No.  I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.  I asked God to spare me pain.  God said, No.  Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.  I asked God to make my spirit grow.  God said, No.  You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.  I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.  God said, No.  I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.  I ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.  God said…Ah, finally you have the idea.  This day is yours, don’t throw it away; to the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world. – Anonymous

No fees, no dropped calls, no one needs to wait in line, or wait for the connection to dial up, God, however you view God, is available through the original wireless connection – prayer…take a moment and talk, what’s on your mind?

Until our next blog – remember life is an adventure, embrace the journey.  You can make a difference one day at a time. 

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