We’ve all been there… Moving boxes up to our ears and the stress that comes in all the little details. As a Veteran’s wife, I’ve had my fair share of moving adventures. Gathering boxes, keeping on track, and organizing all while still living our everyday normal life. Yet, moving when you're older just seems like it’s just….more everything. As I was Cleaning out drawers of the file cabinet I went through all the items that I saved from my boy’s school days – hand prints, artwork, grades, concert guides & play bulletins, handwritten letters; some just hilarious and the many handwritten “I love You”. I was planning on giving their items to each of them one day. However, in this digital age, a scrapbook of sorts seems a much better idea. I hope I can find the time for that! Oh my. As a parent going through these items – looking back at all the accomplishments and improvements gives me a joy of knowing these MEN today. So very Proud of each one of them. Going through stressful situations in the here and now, sometimes we forget just how far we’ve come and what we are able to do with God by our side leading us. I can do all things through Christ that strengths me according to His will……. In younger years, when my boys felt stressed or defeated because of a situation I would have them write out several Positive things about themselves and a few positive things what the outcome could look like. changing their focus from the negative to the possibilities that God has in store for them. I think if we can stay focused on the end of the tunnel and where God directs us, it might just be a less stressful journey. And I know that God can take a difficult situation and use it for His Glory. Amen I watched a documentary not long ago about a small town devastated by a tornado. Only one Dr near by and a Catholic nuns to help the many in need. The sisters made a deal with the one Dr.... Dr William Mayo. Did you recognize the name? Yes, that is how the well known Mayo Clinic in St Paul, Minn. was birthed,out of a difficult situation of great need. When you are facing stressful situations, I would encourage you to write in a journal during this process. You will be able to look back and see what God has done, what you were able to accomplish, see growth and the blessings along the way. This process has always encouraged me – to look back and see how God worked things out according to His perfect will. John 20:19-20 ...."Peace Be with you" vjb
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