Hello everyone,
I finally am able to say a quick hello and to let you all know that you are thought of much more than I have been able to express or show lately, and for that I do apologize and hope that you all do not think that I have taken for granted the past relationship that we have made together, because I don't. I recall where we left off as well as the details of our interactions. I miss all of you and miss the interaction and fellowship that we once shared (you know who you are too
), so I pray that we can just pick up from where we left off and I hope that no one is offended that I tend to drop off of the face of the earth when the trials of life overwhelm me...it's just my way of coping and keeping my head above the water, staying positive and focused on The Lord and not on the negative things. I really do have a place in my heart for you all and for the bond that I have built with each of you. I think that the trials are now at a place in my life where I am now able to have a little extra time, and of course I want that time to be spent here with you all. So, give me some updates on what is new with everyone. How is Ray, especially? I pray for him and for all of you as well, as the Spirit leads me to, but I've been out of the loop for too long. It's great that I see a lot of new names here too.
I am in College here is West Texas, working toward my Masters' Degree (I still have a long way to go too;) but, GOD is good b/c HE has provided a fully paid education for me; in fact, HE blessed me so much that HE has the VA paying a monthly stipend on top of the tuition, just for me to go to school...how great that, and is our God?!) What is ironic/providential really, is that 30 years ago I stood on this very same Christian Campus with a friend whom was trying to encourage me to go to this University and to get a degree in Social Work, but, I told her then that I was going to obey God by not going into debt/loans for an education, and that if God wanted me to go to school, then HE would provide for me to go! I was made to be patient (HA, FOR 30 YEARS...) BUT, GOD KEPT HIS WORD, AND FINALLY, I AM CURRENTLY WORKING TOWARD EARNING MY MSW (Masters in Social Work! (too funny) Plus, I am still homeschooling Daniel, almost 13 years old now. And I just quit a job at the VA Clinic, that I really did like a lot, but it was too much with everything else going on.)
I just can't thank you enough (Kat, Craig, Joe,Dennis, and all of you moderators at BT) for allowing God to use you in this capacity, b/c without your willingness to assist here, we would be in trouble, I am certain!
Well, gotta get in the textbooks, finals are just around the corner....(I covet your prayers for them too...thank you!)
Take much care.
Lots of Love,
Susan (West Texas)